Charles "Chuck" E. Irvin
August 18, 1932 - November 5, 2020
Charles "Chuck" Irvin, 88 of Shenandoah, Iowa passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.
Open viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, family will not be present. Masks and social distancing will be required. Funeral and Graveside Services will be private family. Memorials may be directed to the Congregational Church or the Shenandoah Veterans Museum.
Charles E. Irvin the son of George Elton and Frances Isabel (Roberts) Irvin was born on a farm south of Coin Iowa on August 18,1932 at 1:30 am. He attended one year of school in Clarinda before moving to Shenandoah in 1939. He graduated with the class of 1950.
Following high school he was employed at DeKalb Seed Corn Company. In November 1952, he was drafted into the US Army, he was honorably discharged in November 1954. He served during the Korean conflict. After serving in the Army for two years, he returned to Shenandoah and his job at DeKalb until their closure in 1981. He continued his working career at Earl May Seed and Nursery Company and Browns Shoe Fit Company, in the carpentry department.
He was united in marriage to Joan (Wallace) Lybarger on November 23, 1955. To this union he became the father to Joan's daughter, Terrie Lybarger. They later welcomed three more daughters; Diane, Stephanie, Amy.
Chuck was a 40 year member of the Shenandoah Congregational United Church of Christ, where he served in multiple capacities. He was a 49 year member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 1122 and was a 67 year member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post 88.
Family was very important to Chuck, he faithfully attended his children and grandchildren's activities and sporting events. He looked forward to family get togethers and holiday gatherings.
He loved Shenandoah, and he loved the members of the SHS class of 1950. He took pride keeping in touch with former classmates and his Army buddies. He always enjoyed running into former detasseling crew members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Delores Josephson Brooks, brothers; Gordon and Lowell (in infancy), Dick, Larry and Mike, and nephew, Randy Irvin.
Those left to honor his memory include his beloved wife Joan; daughters, Terrie (Dan) Norris, Diane (Dennis) Liljedahl, Stephanie (Joe) Weaver, Amy (Al) Zimmerer. Grandchildren; Darron
(Misha) Tritsch, Little Elm, Texas, Jennifer (Lucas) Wagler, Olathe, KS, Amanda (Jen) Tritsch, Tampa FL, Drew (Candice) Liljedahl, Essex IA, Abbey (Justin) Noon, Olathe, KS, Kara (Josh) Versaw, Omaha, NE, Austin Zimmerer, and Alex Zimmerer, Omaha, NE. Eleven great-grandchildren, Eli and Kaili Tritsch, Carter Hohn, Presley and Holden Wagler, Parker and Piper Liljedahl, Jack and Graham Noon, Harrison and Shepard Versaw. Great grand child number twelve (baby Versaw) arriving in December. He is survived by niece; Julie (Joe) Denhart, and nephews; Jerry (Mary Jo) Josephson and Doug (Michelle) Irvin and extended family members and friends.
Chuck never knew a stranger, he was proud of his family, loved God and his country.
Mike and Nancy Rulon wrote on Nov 18, 2020:
"Prayers and thoughts to Joan and family. Enjoyed working with Chuck. He will be missed."
Dixie L. (Hutt) Dailey wrote on Nov 9, 2020:
"I am so sorry for the loss but I remember him because he was born the same day as my brother, Bill Hutt, & they shared their birthday parties for a few years as they were growing up. When my brother was home for the summer vacations when he was in college he went to DeKalb to work with Chuck & relive the good old days of school. Maybe, they can still do this in heaven."
Judy (White) Christian wrote on Nov 9, 2020:
"Joan and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you."
Melanie Rice wrote on Nov 9, 2020:
"Such a kind man. We will miss our neighbor. Thank you for looking out for us and watching the house while we were gone. God bless! Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Shawn, Carter, and Collins Rice. (Neighbors across the street) "
Lowell & Cindy Baker wrote on Nov 8, 2020:
"We are saddened by Chuck's passing. He was a kind man, a faithful man and a patriot. God bless all of your family, Joan."
Pamela Belknap wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"Joan, Diane and all, We are so very sorry for your loss of Chuck. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Pam & Marv Belknap"
Rex Funk wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"To To Chucks' family, so sorry and surprised to hear of his passing, I grew up with the Irvin family, have known them all my life and honored to have had that experience a great family. May they all RIP Rex Funk"
Shirley Baker Teachout wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"Joan, I am thinking of you and your family. I join your family and many friends in the honored legacy Chuck leaves with us. "
Rob Wallace wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"So very sorry for the passing of Uncle Chuck. Rob and Sherry Wallace"
Bryce and Becky Pringle wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"I always looked forward to visiting with Chuck after church and the e-mails he passed on after we left Shenandoah. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and the family. Bryce and Becky Pringle"
Angela Hagen wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"I have many fond memories that I will keep close in my heart??R.I.P. Thinking of you all at this time"
Chuck Morris wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"May the promises from our Savior give you comfort at this difficult time. Chuck will be greatly missed. "
Tom & Sue Spears wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"Joan, Diane and families, we were so sorry to hear about Chuck. He was a very likable man and always friendly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your families. He will be missed. Tom & Sue Spears"
Rita Gibson wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"sympathy and prayers to Joan and family. Chuck was such a nice man and will be truly missed"
Janet Edmonds wrote on Nov 7, 2020:
"My condolences and prayers to the family, May fond memories and God?s loving words carry you through and beyond such a tremendous loss. Isaiah 57:15"
Gayle Teget wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"May your good memories bring you comfort and peace--our thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Gayle Teget"
Sharon Aistope wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"Joan and girls so sorry to hear of Chucks passing He was a long time family friend and will be greatly missed sending my prayers for comfort and peace to all of you. Sharon (Lee) Aistrope"
Deb Hayes wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"Diane and.family, I am sorry for the loss of your.Dad. i know how difficult it is. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
Jane wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May God Grant you Peace and Comfort."
Bob and Robin Lynn wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"Diane, So Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All "
Cunningham Barbara wrote on Nov 6, 2020:
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. "