Charles TOWNSEND Obituary

Age 89 of Arden Hills Died peacefully January 12, 2013 at home at Lake Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He had recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 1 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa and on Tuesday February 26, 3:45 pm at Johanna Shores Chapel, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Chuck was born in Des Moines, December 11, 1923 to Clarence McNutt and Pauline (Townsend) McNutt. After his mother died he was raised by grandparents, Charles and Winifred Furr Townsend. He married Marilyn Groves on June 13, 1943. Childhood friends, Marilyn and Chuck were married for 64 years until Marilyn passed away in 2008. During World War Two Chuck served in the Army's 914th Engineers Company in the Pacific. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Master of Fine Arts in 1950. He established a career as a graphic designer and commercial artist for Look magazine, Wesley Day Agency, and other firms. Chuck was a founder of the Art Directors Association of Iowa. He later joined the faculty at Iowa State University's College of Art and Design. After retirement he and Marilyn traveled, enjoyed their grandchildren and great grandson and Chuck continued his print making and other interests. Chuck is lovingly remembered by his daughter Pam (Harry) Postal of Stockton CA; son Charlie (Sherry) Townsend of Mendota Heights MN; grandchildren, Lisa, Ben, Susie, Jimmie and Beth and great grandson, Neal. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Luke's Episcopal Church 3424 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310.

Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 18, 2013.
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Sorry about the loss, wish I could of gotten to know you.

Jason Townsend

Family

September 10, 2020

MISS YOU EVERYDAY GRANDPA! YOU WERE THE BEST! NOTHING BUT JOYOUS MEMORIES! I LOVE YOU!

ELISA POSTAL

June 6, 2013

I had the good fortune of having Mr. Townsend as a teacher while I was in the Advertising Design program at Iowa State in the early 70's. He was a kind, compassionate, soft-spoken gentleman. I appreciated Mr. Townsend's experience in the field, which he brought to the classroom. His classes had solid, relevant, practical knowledge that was invaluable after graduation. He delivered this information in a warm, caring fashion. In his own quiet way, Mr. Townsend effectively got his message across. My sincere condolences to the family.

Stewart Buck

January 20, 2013

I felt fortunate to have Chuck Townsend as a teacher while a graphics student at Iowa State. He was genuine, approachable, and he gave us the invaluable practical knowledge we would need to succeed in the field. Condolences to Chuck's family, and may he rest in peace.

Susan Jessen

January 19, 2013

Mr. Townsend was my teacher at Iowa State University. He had class. Carol Pugsley

Carol Pugsley

January 19, 2013

It was Chuck's idea to start the Art Directors Association of Iowa Scholarship Fund. It was also his idea to change the name of the fund to recognize Harry Watts. He called me from Minnesota, more than once, and made his case. It took some doing, but in December of 2011 the name was changed to the Harry K. Watts Scholarship Foundation.

Since 1978, 207 students have been awarded scholarships amounting to $132,600.

I always enjoyed talking with Chuck. I continue to appreciate his work building ADAI and the scholarship legacy.

Our prayers go out for Chuck's family.
-Barb Gordon, on behalf of ADAI and the HKW scholarship committee

January 19, 2013

We are so happy to have met Chuck, He is one of the coolest guys ever!! We are so proud to have several pieces of his artwork framed in our house. What a wonderful guy he was, and will be missed by many!Sorry to all for your loss. Love, Janae and Carol

Carol Berde

January 18, 2013

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