PEYTON
Chuck
Chuck Peyton passed away October 29, 2014, after a long illness. Chuck was born on September 4, 1935, to Charles and Evelyn Peyton in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in Whitehouse, Ohio. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Skylark as a deep sea diver, Chuck served as Lucas County Jury Commissioner for 35 years, was Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts and the Governmental Liaison for Lucas County, and acted as Deputy Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 2. In Waterville, he performed the duties of Vice Mayor, Councilman, and Village Administrator. He was elected to three terms as Mayor. Chuck belonged to the Korean War Veterans Association, The American Legion and the U.S. Submarine Veterans Association.
Chuck was a member of the Wakeman Masonic Lodge, Zenobia Shrine, and the Royal Order of the Jesters. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Toledo Animal Shelter, the Browning Masonic Community, and TARTA.
Preceded in death by his father, Charles, and brothers, John and Jim, Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Diane; his brother, Robert (Jan) and his mother, Evelyn; as well as his nieces, nephews, and cousin, Sally Ellenwood. Chuck also leaves behind numerous honorary family members whom he "adopted" throughout his long life.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, aides, students and the entire staff of The University of Toledo Medical Center for their love and attention.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 2, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road in Waterville. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St Patrick Parish (Providence), 14010 Old U.S. 24, Grand Rapids, Ohio, with a luncheon in the church hall immediately following.
Donations may be made to St Patrick Parish (Providence) in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Online memories may be left at:
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On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Diane and all of the Peyton family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Charles service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Bob Reinisch
November 25, 2014
Diane,
I am so very sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. He was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless
Val Gentry-Leutz
November 3, 2014
Diane: Thinking of you and praying for you as you grieve Chuck's passing.
Lori Sutberry-Wahnbaeck
November 2, 2014
May Chuck rest in peace. He was a kind man.
October 31, 2014
Our sympathy to his family. Chuck was a long time family friend who was a frequent visitor to my parents home, even conducting a wedding there. Many good thoughts of him through many years of friendship.
Butch and Judy Carter
October 31, 2014
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