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Charles Deutsch Obituary

Charles P. "Chuck" Deutsch, age 86, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Chuck was born on October 11, 1924 in Virgil, Illinois to George and Jeannette Deutsch. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Chuck was united in marriage on April 3, 1948 to Louise Claire Modaff. He was a member of the American Legion Post 300 and Leon Richardt VFW Post 6791 both of West Chicago and volunteer West Chicago Fireman. He worked for many years with Harry W. Kuhn and Belding Engineering Co. and also bartended at the American Legion Post 300. Chuck is survived by seven children, Chuck (Anne MacDonald) Deutsch II of West Chicago, Kathy (Paul) Slamar of Barrington, IL, Tom (Kim Dirr) Deutsch of AZ, Pat (Dan) Darimont of Aurora, Don (Kami Schmitt) Deutsch of West Chicago, Debbie (Greg) Frommert of West Chicago and Terri (Rick) Kwasniewski of Franklin, WI; fourteen grandchildren, Chuck (Cathy) Deutsch III, Janet (Gary Brazeau) Deutsch, Chris Slamar, Bill (Kendra) Deutsch, Beth (Earl) Puckett, Melissa (Zach) Birchfield, Christine Darimont, Nicholas (Meghan) Darimont, Brett (Elizabeth) Deutsch, Sharon (Tim) Barthel, David and Michael Frommert and Amber and Andrea Kwasniewski; four great-grandchildren, Charles Deutsch IV, Michael Kleist, Izabella Barthel and Hayden Deutsch; one sister, Loretta Sheppard; one brother, Leo Deutsch; loving caregiver, Bernadetta Stasinska; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise in 2006; three grandchildren, Mike Deutsch, Becky Deutsch and Shelli Deutsch; and brother, Harold Deutsch. Visitation was held on Monday, June 27, 2011 from 4 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. and Main) West Chicago. Prayers Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:30 am from the funeral home to St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood, West Chicago. Mass 10 am. Interment at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 300, 123 Main St. West Chicago, 60185 or West Chicago Fire Protection District, 200 Fremont St., West Chicago, IL 60185. 630-231-0060 or www.norriswalensegertfh.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jun. 29, 2011.

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Bob Mertes

June 28, 2011

I have fond memories of the laughter my Dad & Charlie shared. My condolences to all of the extended Deutsch family --- you all are in my thoughts during this time.

Tony

June 28, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Chuck, he was always so good to me. His personality filled the room, he will be missed by us all.

Linda Mertes

June 27, 2011

so sorry, he was a wonderful man, and i am sure my folks, Herb and Betty and of course Louise are up there keeping all eyes on us. Bless you all. Miss you so very much. Life is short, grab it by both horns. : (

Becky (Kroning) Regnier

June 27, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

June 27, 2011

My heart-felt condolences go out to the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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The Crusher

June 27, 2011

From all of us here at the Crusher, we offer our sincerest condolences. Charlie made a mark on all of our lives and has left a void that can never be filled.

June 27, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss, and want to express our deepest condolences

Aura (Hammond) Reeves, and the rest of the Hammond family

Avis Swenson

June 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck. Chuck and my Dad Garfield we friends. They are together again swapping stories and laughing together. My heart goes out to all of the Deutsch family.

Lynda Modaff

June 27, 2011

Uncle Chuck was truly one of a kind. He always seemed larger then life to me as a kid. He had a great laugh and a big heart. He will be dearly missed!

Deb Zylka

June 27, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Deutsch families. Deb, Chris, Meg, Haley and Alex Zylka

June 26, 2011

Iam very sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers and sympathy go out to your family in this time of need. I use to work with Chuck Jr. at CDH years ago... Sincerely, Kim Addante

Dave Bednarek

June 26, 2011

All of us at Bednarek's Western House up in Princeton, WI would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Chuck blessed us many years with his summer visits. He was mighty proud of his family and always talked fondly of his kids, grand-kids and great-grand-kids. We will miss him just like family. God bless you all.

June 26, 2011

To all of the Deutsch Families,
We are so sorry for your loss!! We will miss Grandpa Deutsch so much. The girls loved visiting him and bringing a smile to his face. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

Mark, Laurie, Abby & Paige Lewis

Doug & Lonnie & girls Schmidt

June 26, 2011

May God bless and be with the entire Deutsch family. We will miss you "Granpa".

Peggy Czajka

June 26, 2011

My sympathies to all the Deutsch families. I was saddened to hear of his passing, but he lives on in all of you. I don't remember ever not knowing Mr. Deutsch and I will always remember him. I like to think of Mr. and Mrs. D somewhere with my parents in an America Legion somewhere laughing.

Janet Deutsch and Gary Brazeau

June 26, 2011

Love you forever, Grandpa.

kevin cocciemiglio

June 26, 2011

grandpa deutsch you will be missed! you were a great man and very funny too! ill never forget when i hung out with mike and we would see you you would always have root beer barrels for us in gweat gwampas twuck!!

Sharon Deutsch-Barthel

June 26, 2011

We miss you grandpa!! You were a great man, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, and great grandpa. You'll be missed!!

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