| He was a farmer. He received the Prairie Farmer master Farmer Awardfor his efforts. In addition to his life's work, he served on theArthur school board, was a village trustee, member of the Moultrie &Illinois grain co-ops, and was a former Prudential Insurance Co farmmanager, among other activities. |
| Charles and his wife died within 2 days of each other and had a doublefuneral at the United Methodist Church, Arthur, IL, with Rev Ray Owensofficiating. |