Charles ‘Chuck” W. Bower passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 4th 2020 at his home. He was born on February 9th, 1943 in Elkhart to Betty J. Crofoot and Charles W. Gage.
On June 29th, 1962 , he married EHS classmate Connie J. Drudge, his high school sweetheart. She survives along with their children, Charles (Melody Bower, Cathi (Mike Auger) and Chris (Amy) Bower: Four grandchildren, Brittany (Chris Coffee) Nathan (Crissy Bower) Megan Auger and Matthew Auger.There is also a great grand child due in November. Taffy Ergle, his sister also survives. He was proceeded in death by his mother and a sister, Rebecca Bower.
Chuck graduated from Elkhart High School in 1961 and Bethel College in 1968. Chuck was a teacher in the Elkhart Community Schools, a sports writer for The Elkhart Truth and spent his final 33 working years as a purchasing agent in the manufactured housing industry. He retired in 2006 and spent 10 more years working part- time for Associated Delivery Systems.
Chuck was an avid bicycle rider and logged over 100,000 road miles since 1977.He also enjoyed canoeing, kayaking and cross country skiing. He played drums in local dance bands and was a fan of music from the 1940s and 50s. He could always be found at his grandchildren’s numerous events, always there to cheer and support them. He enjoyed time around the pool, which he shared with his faithful furry four-legged friends- Abby and Wrigley.
The famly will welcome visitors from 2-4 PM at the Omega Event Center 2120 Middlebury Street on Sunday Oct.11th from 2-4.
memorial donations may be given to the Elkhart County Humane Society or the Center for Hospice Care.
Our condolences to the family.