1946
Charles
2016
Charles S. Silver
April 23, 1946 — October 6, 2016
Charles Scott Silver, 70, of O'Fallon, MO passed away peacefully in his home on 10/6/16. Friends and family described Chuck as humble, patient, honest, generous and kind. Chuck was willing to help out anyone. He is survived by his wife Judith of 46 years, daughter Carrie and son-in-law Steve Stock, son Erik and daughter-in-law Jen, his grandchildren Dylan and Skyler Stock, and Jackson Silver, brother Thor, sister Kris, his dog Hannah, as well as many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
Very early in his life, Chuck developed a passion for boats that never let up. It probably started when his dad took him to buy his first boat when he was 10 years old. For the next six decades, he never lived a day without owning at least one boat. When he was out on the water, he was truly in his element. Chuck loved his Switzer (he loved Switzer boats more than all others). His Switzer was the '˜family boat' for over 25 years. Chuck and Judy raised their family in Mequon, WI, enjoying the wonders of Great Lake Michigan across the street from their home. They also spent as much time as they could on Big Cedar Lake where Chuck taught the kids the joy of water skiing and boating.
Chuck was always a family man and enjoyed spending time with Judy and their kids (Erik and Carrie) as they grew up, and later with their spouses (Jen and Steve) made him as happy as a man could be. Erik and Carrie's friends would often accompany the family to the lake when they were teens and Chuck and Judy were always delighted to include them as part of the family. He grew up in Wauwatosa, WI and spent countless hours out on the Wauwatosa Highlands riding his bike early in the mornings. He had fond memories 'making his rounds', where he would ride his bike (with army saddlebags strapped on) to six neighboring car dealers to look through their junk to find treasures. One of the treasures he found in those early years was a pipe frame for a perfect push car 'hot rod', it just needed some parts to get it working. Chuck collected aluminum. He melted it down in his parents' coal furnace, and fabricated a steering wheel. Eventually, he would end up putting a 16hp Evinrude motor on it, making it a super fast, fun ride. Chuck also had a lifelong love of swimming, starting at Hoyt Pool in the summers growing up and continuing until his final year. He co-captained his high school team where he swam freestyle, won a state medal and swam in college too. Chuck and Judy met in a sociology class in college. After just being friends for a while, they started dating and were engaged Christmas Eve, 1969 and married four months later. Judy made her own wedding dress and did all the planning for the big event in short time. All the while Chuck was on leave from the Army, before he had to head back to Vietnam.
For the next 46 years, they shared many adventures, including living in Germany for 2 years and traveling Europe on a shoestring budget while Chuck served in the army, falling in love with Hawaii and Florida and traveling to many states. Chuck served in the Vietnam War and in the 1980s as a Coast Guard reservist. '‹During his last year, he was invited to participate in his grandson's Veteran's Day parade, where he marched alongside his grandson, Skyler and other veterans. Chuck could make or fix just about anything. If it was broken, even if he didn't know exactly how it was supposed to be repaired, he'd see it as a personal challenge and set about fixing it. This was a great skill to have for his 31 years of service as an Electric Technician for the United States Postal Service. Chuck and Judy left Wisconsin, in 1998, for warmer weather and to be near Erik and Carrie. Though they still had wonderful friends and family, they kept in touch with from Wisconsin, including a great tradition, an annual trip to Silver Lake for a family reunion. T'‹im Sallach, a buddy from Mercury Marine, remained Chuck's closest friend for over 50 years. And his closest childhood friend Craig Gunderson, who stood up in Chuck and Judy's wedding, enjoyed boating with him.
Chuck's remaining family, his brother Thor lived in Wisconsin and sister Kris lived in Michigan, and remained close to him. Of course, there was more boating to be had in Missouri too. Chuck and Judy owned a condo at Lake of the Ozarks for 10 years, where Chuck loved watching the big boats and being on the water. They loved sharing the condo with family and friends to go fishing, boating, and make wonderful memories. One of his favorite events was the annual boat 'shootout', a big day of boat racing, and even better when Tim, Craig, and Thor would join him for the event. When the grandkids came along (Dylan, Skyler and Jackson), the next generation of Silvers (and Stocks) thrilled him more than he could say. The older boys loved working on projects in grandpa's workshop and Chuck loved sharing his passion for boats, taking them out on the Lake of the Ozarks for boating and tubing whenever he could.
Chuck was a quiet man, and he was at peace with himself. Chuck was an active member in his church, where he served faithfully as an usher, on many church boards, and volunteered in other roles. He knew the key to living life well was in reaching out to others and lending a hand. He was never afraid to get his hands dirty or to help someone in need. These made for some pretty good stories, like when he helped Erik remodel the attic in his house during the winter (wearing four layers of coats and big gloves). And for Carrie and Steve, when he took care of their big dogs'‹, h'‹elped on many house projects, and even worked alongside Steve in his real estate business. In his last year, even with a difficult diagnosis, he never complained. He maintained his sense of humor, dignity, patience, humility, and strength and got in a lot of quality time with those he loved most, his wife and kids, grandkids, siblings, and his extended family and friends. Chuck led by a quiet example and these are the lessons he most wanted to pass on to his kids and grandkids: Practice your faith. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Enjoy life and being with family. And do good.
It will be hard not to to think of Chuck on our next boat ride. He shared with us a passion for boats and the water, and that's something we won't ever forget.
Memorial donations can be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. '‹https://heartlandhospicefund.org/donate/
Very early in his life, Chuck developed a passion for boats that never let up. It probably started when his dad took him to buy his first boat when he was 10 years old. For the next six decades, he never lived a day without owning at least one boat. When he was out on the water, he was truly in his element. Chuck loved his Switzer (he loved Switzer boats more than all others). His Switzer was the '˜family boat' for over 25 years. Chuck and Judy raised their family in Mequon, WI, enjoying the wonders of Great Lake Michigan across the street from their home. They also spent as much time as they could on Big Cedar Lake where Chuck taught the kids the joy of water skiing and boating.
Chuck was always a family man and enjoyed spending time with Judy and their kids (Erik and Carrie) as they grew up, and later with their spouses (Jen and Steve) made him as happy as a man could be. Erik and Carrie's friends would often accompany the family to the lake when they were teens and Chuck and Judy were always delighted to include them as part of the family. He grew up in Wauwatosa, WI and spent countless hours out on the Wauwatosa Highlands riding his bike early in the mornings. He had fond memories 'making his rounds', where he would ride his bike (with army saddlebags strapped on) to six neighboring car dealers to look through their junk to find treasures. One of the treasures he found in those early years was a pipe frame for a perfect push car 'hot rod', it just needed some parts to get it working. Chuck collected aluminum. He melted it down in his parents' coal furnace, and fabricated a steering wheel. Eventually, he would end up putting a 16hp Evinrude motor on it, making it a super fast, fun ride. Chuck also had a lifelong love of swimming, starting at Hoyt Pool in the summers growing up and continuing until his final year. He co-captained his high school team where he swam freestyle, won a state medal and swam in college too. Chuck and Judy met in a sociology class in college. After just being friends for a while, they started dating and were engaged Christmas Eve, 1969 and married four months later. Judy made her own wedding dress and did all the planning for the big event in short time. All the while Chuck was on leave from the Army, before he had to head back to Vietnam.
For the next 46 years, they shared many adventures, including living in Germany for 2 years and traveling Europe on a shoestring budget while Chuck served in the army, falling in love with Hawaii and Florida and traveling to many states. Chuck served in the Vietnam War and in the 1980s as a Coast Guard reservist. '‹During his last year, he was invited to participate in his grandson's Veteran's Day parade, where he marched alongside his grandson, Skyler and other veterans. Chuck could make or fix just about anything. If it was broken, even if he didn't know exactly how it was supposed to be repaired, he'd see it as a personal challenge and set about fixing it. This was a great skill to have for his 31 years of service as an Electric Technician for the United States Postal Service. Chuck and Judy left Wisconsin, in 1998, for warmer weather and to be near Erik and Carrie. Though they still had wonderful friends and family, they kept in touch with from Wisconsin, including a great tradition, an annual trip to Silver Lake for a family reunion. T'‹im Sallach, a buddy from Mercury Marine, remained Chuck's closest friend for over 50 years. And his closest childhood friend Craig Gunderson, who stood up in Chuck and Judy's wedding, enjoyed boating with him.
Chuck's remaining family, his brother Thor lived in Wisconsin and sister Kris lived in Michigan, and remained close to him. Of course, there was more boating to be had in Missouri too. Chuck and Judy owned a condo at Lake of the Ozarks for 10 years, where Chuck loved watching the big boats and being on the water. They loved sharing the condo with family and friends to go fishing, boating, and make wonderful memories. One of his favorite events was the annual boat 'shootout', a big day of boat racing, and even better when Tim, Craig, and Thor would join him for the event. When the grandkids came along (Dylan, Skyler and Jackson), the next generation of Silvers (and Stocks) thrilled him more than he could say. The older boys loved working on projects in grandpa's workshop and Chuck loved sharing his passion for boats, taking them out on the Lake of the Ozarks for boating and tubing whenever he could.
Chuck was a quiet man, and he was at peace with himself. Chuck was an active member in his church, where he served faithfully as an usher, on many church boards, and volunteered in other roles. He knew the key to living life well was in reaching out to others and lending a hand. He was never afraid to get his hands dirty or to help someone in need. These made for some pretty good stories, like when he helped Erik remodel the attic in his house during the winter (wearing four layers of coats and big gloves). And for Carrie and Steve, when he took care of their big dogs'‹, h'‹elped on many house projects, and even worked alongside Steve in his real estate business. In his last year, even with a difficult diagnosis, he never complained. He maintained his sense of humor, dignity, patience, humility, and strength and got in a lot of quality time with those he loved most, his wife and kids, grandkids, siblings, and his extended family and friends. Chuck led by a quiet example and these are the lessons he most wanted to pass on to his kids and grandkids: Practice your faith. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Enjoy life and being with family. And do good.
It will be hard not to to think of Chuck on our next boat ride. He shared with us a passion for boats and the water, and that's something we won't ever forget.
Memorial donations can be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. '‹https://heartlandhospicefund.org/donate/
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