Charles “Charlie” Keebler

February 3rd, 1942 - January 2nd, 2024

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My late husband, Jim Hawkes and I met Chuck at church and attended many Bible studies where he and Jim would debate and laugh together. When Jim’s health declined, Chuck would call regularly, encouraging Jim and consoling me. Chuck called me the last day of Jim’s life and told me he way call me later. I didn’t know he told Jeff Filbrandt he wanted to be the one to take Jim on that final ride. Early that evening, after I had washed and prepared Jim’s body, Chuck appeared like a big, beautiful angel to hug me and take Jim. He bent down, kissed Jim’s face and cried as a brother would. When we walked out of hospice, Chuck stopped his procession to give each member of Jim’s family time to say one last goodbye. My dear friend Chuck took Jim on his last ride July 18, 2000. I pray they are together and getting all the answers to their Bible discussions from Jesus himself. Be at peace dear friend, I’ll never forget your friendship. Please tell Jim I miss him. 💔💔

Marilyn (Hawkes) Erdmann

January 14th, 2024 at 10:09pm

They don’t get much better than Chuck Keebler. Always a warm greeting with a big smile. He lived a life of service to others, was interested in how life was treating you, and left you hoping your paths would cross again. I’m sorry for the family’s loss. I’m sorry for his friends losses. But I know one thing for sure, we all know he is in Heaven and was welcomed by a host of Angels. Rest in peace my friend. I’m blessed to have had you as a friend. Jim McCloughan

Jim McCloughan

January 6th, 2024 at 9:06pm

We got to know Charlie when he was visiting the Cooley "boys" at Combs. We visit almost daily on our walk to give sweet Roxy some treats. (Oh, and to say hey to Toby and Dewey, of course!) When we walked in, Charlie would be in "his" chair. He always had that mischievous grin, a twinkle in his eye and loved to give me me a hard time (Mike, not so much!!). =) It was fun asking him about weather predictions and, dern it, no matter what the meteorologists said, Charlie was ALWAYS right! He was a good guy! And after reading his obit, a very accomplished guy! Wow! You should be proud! We're so sorry about this loss. Even with our limited exposure, we'll miss him!

Doy and Mike DiNardo

January 6th, 2024 at 6:55pm

I first knew Charlie, because he volunteered at the Rehab department in the hospital. He was always so helpful and he seemed like he enjoyed serving others. I also got to know Charlie through church ( Life Bridge) and I was there when he got baptized, I believe at Warner camp. Charlie had offered to help out with whatever I needed. He even watched my son Jake when he was sick so I could go to work. I always knew Charlie loved his children and grandchildren. You are greatly missed Charlie!

Sarah Bristol

January 4th, 2024 at 7:27pm

Kirk and Debbie sure sorry to hear of charlie's passing. We have many fond memories with Charlie and Donna at the Lake. He stopped to visit us at our winter home in Florida a few years ago. He was riding his Harley at the time. We went out to eat together. He was a very good friend. We bought his Sea Ray, as you probably remember. Hope you and Debbie are doing well. Wish you the best! Gordie and Mary.

Gordie and Mary Wickham

January 4th, 2024 at 5:19pm

Dear family and friends of Charlie, On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Charlie´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Spikefish SS-404. To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country. To the family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV). Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret, National Chaplain, USSVI.