Charles "Chuck" Davis
March 29, 1947 — July 22, 2016
Charles S. “Chuck” Davis, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A memorial service and celebration of life for Chuck are planned for Friday, August 19, 2016, The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids. Visitation time will begin at 2 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. with prayer, sharing time and full military rites.
Survivors include his wife Donna; two daughters, Jenny Petersen Frederick of Eugene, Oregon and Stacey (Jerry) Goeders of Dayton, Iowa; two brothers, Timothy (Margaret) of Madison, Wisconsin and Ralph (Ella) of Jamestown, New York. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Alex, Taylor and Tavin; a cousin Michael (Trish) Quinn of Polk City; nephews and nieces; and many, many special friends including Dr. Harbans Deol and Becky Quinn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Donna Kennedy and JoAnn Davis.
Chuck was born on March 29, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Melvin and Wanda (McDonald) Davis. He graduated from U.N.I. with a degree in Sociology. Chuck married Donna M. Powell on November 19, 1982 in Monticello.
He was employed by the Department of Corrections for over 36 years and retired as an administrative law judge at the Oakdale Facility in 2006. He was not only supportive of the military but very proud of his war time service. He served in an Army infantry unit in Vietnam and was a former member of the VFW.
Chuck was a real people person. He had a quick wit, was a great story teller, and had a big heart. His greatest joy was spending time with his many friends and beloved family, especially his grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please share a memory of Chuck at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Survivors include his wife Donna; two daughters, Jenny Petersen Frederick of Eugene, Oregon and Stacey (Jerry) Goeders of Dayton, Iowa; two brothers, Timothy (Margaret) of Madison, Wisconsin and Ralph (Ella) of Jamestown, New York. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Alex, Taylor and Tavin; a cousin Michael (Trish) Quinn of Polk City; nephews and nieces; and many, many special friends including Dr. Harbans Deol and Becky Quinn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Donna Kennedy and JoAnn Davis.
Chuck was born on March 29, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Melvin and Wanda (McDonald) Davis. He graduated from U.N.I. with a degree in Sociology. Chuck married Donna M. Powell on November 19, 1982 in Monticello.
He was employed by the Department of Corrections for over 36 years and retired as an administrative law judge at the Oakdale Facility in 2006. He was not only supportive of the military but very proud of his war time service. He served in an Army infantry unit in Vietnam and was a former member of the VFW.
Chuck was a real people person. He had a quick wit, was a great story teller, and had a big heart. His greatest joy was spending time with his many friends and beloved family, especially his grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please share a memory of Chuck at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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