Chuck was born on April 4, 1934, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1952. He married Carmon Hancock on August 10, 1957, and they spent sixty-seven years together until her passing in 2024.
Chuck devoted thirty-eight years of his life to athletics and education. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. He taught in the Iola-Scandinavia School District for five years. In 1961, Chuck moved to Onalaska where he taught physical education, health, science, drafting and driver’s education. One year, he even drove the school bus.
Overall, Chuck coached 27 years of football, 20 years of basketball, 12 years of baseball, 5 years of tennis, and one season of track. He coached a total of 65 different seasons of one sport or another.
In 1973, Chuck took over as Activities Director and was in that position for the next 21 years until his retirement. Chuck was awarded the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association LeRoy “Andy” Anderson Award for dedication, time, effort, and willingness to assist others; and WADA District III Athletic Director of the year in 1984. Upon his retirement in 1994, the School District of Onalaska dedicated the field house in his honor.
Chuck remained active in retirement, golfing and fishing well into his 80s, and was always a devoted fan of the Hilltoppers, Eagles, Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and Packers.
Chuck will be missed by his brother Jim, his sons John (Koni Steele), Brian (Michelle) and Jeff (Lauren), his grandchildren, and countless friends, students and players.
Services will be at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, on Wednesday, August 27, with visitation at 10:00 and services at 11:00.
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