Charles Craft obituary: Charles Craft's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Charles L. "Chuck" Craft
1939 - 2017
In Memory Of
Charles L. "Chuck" Craft
1939 - 2017
Chuck was born May 13, 1939, in Topeka, KS, to Lewis and Pauline (Tillson) Craft. He attended Topeka High School and later served in the US Navy. Chuck married Jacqueline Humphrey on November 15, 1957, in Topeka. He retired after 36 years working as a lineman for KP&L and owned Craft Liquor Store, Valley Falls.
He will be remembered by his loving great-grandchildren as “Gramps” and “Beeps.”
Chuck is survived by his two children, Brent (Julie) Craft and Brenda (Riley Price) Wilbur; four grandchildren, Chuck L. (Calie) Craft II, Maggie (Frank) Giebler, Kate Craft, and Derrick (Cait) Wilbur; four great-grandchildren, Cameron, Cale, and Charley Craft, and Chris Giebler; sister, Sandy (Skip) Gladfelter; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Craft.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to District 11 EMS, PO BOX 66, Valley Falls, KS 66088.
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Chuck was born May 13, 1939, in Topeka, KS, to Lewis and Pauline (Tillson) Craft. He attended Topeka High School and later served in the US Navy. Chuck married Jacqueline Humphrey on November 15, 1957, in Topeka. He retired after 36 years working as a lineman for KP&L and owned Craft Liquor Store, Valley Falls.
He will be remembered by his loving great-grandchildren as “Gramps” and “Beeps.”
Chuck is survived by his two children, Brent (Julie) Craft and Brenda (Riley Price) Wilbur; four grandchildren, Chuck L. (Calie) Craft II, Maggie (Frank) Giebler, Kate Craft, and Derrick (Cait) Wilbur; four great-grandchildren, Cameron, Cale, and Charley Craft, and Chris Giebler; sister, Sandy (Skip) Gladfelter; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Craft.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to District 11 EMS, PO BOX 66, Valley Falls, KS 66088.
To share your memories of Charles or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, November 10, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Interment
Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family