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1943
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2011
Charles Heller Obituary
1943 - 2011
Chuck Heller was born November 28, 1943 in Monterey Park, California and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2011 in Yreka surrounded by his family. Chuck was a lifetime resident of California, living in various cities until settling in Yreka to raise his three children. Chuck served his country in the US Navy from 1960-1964 on the USS Valley Forge. He returned to his wife and new born daughter. In 1966, Chuck began his career in road construction. Chuck became highly respected and admired throughout the state of California. He was part of the building of I-5 from Corning to the Oregon border, as well as the majority of other California freeways. Chuck became a partner in Tullis and Heller, Inc of Redding before retiring to Yreka in 2007 to spend more time with his family.
Chuck is survived by Donna Heller, wife of 42 years. Also, his daughter Kim Freeze of Yreka, Jim Heller and wife Susan of Redding, and son Darrin Heller and wife Brenda of Yreka. He loved his 9 grandchildren; Karli, Kassidy and Kady Freeze; Madison, Jamie and Chase Heller; and Katie, Mason and Mia Heller. Chuck also leaves behind his sister Judy Atkinson of Virginia, Jim Heller of San Diego, Cliff Crowl of Iowa, Leroy Crowl of Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service has taken place.
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Dave Kirk
January 12, 2012
" Chuck " was a man who would except nothing less than perfect and by instilling that into the men and woman who worked for him he has left behind a legacy that few men could ever match. he changed the paving world in a way that will be passed on for many generations to come.as for me that man touched my hart in a way that i will never forget he pushed me to realize my potential and always strive for the best and never settel for less "chuck" you will be missed but never forgoten in my lifetime thanks for all that you left for us to better our selves.
kent angel
January 7, 2012
Chuck made everyone around him better.Driven by a standard of excellence that the rest of his crew wanted to emulate.Chuck would except failure......but not excuses.I know I speak for other pavers who are better having had the privilege of working for this man.H. G. Wells said the greatness of a man is' what he leaves to grow,and whether he started others to think along fresh lines with a vigor that persisted after him'.Chuck will be missed, but what he left behind with those who worked for him will continue inspire others when shared around the water cooler.
Jeff & Tuesday Peterson
January 6, 2012
Jim & Susan,
Sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
January 6, 2012
Our condolences to the Heller family.
Tom and Linda Puckett
Ann Lambert-Anzo
January 6, 2012
I worked for Chuck, When I was an apprentice by the weed airport. Great guy to work for. So sorry for your loss.
Dan Palmer
January 6, 2012
Best Paver I ever Had the pleasure to work with.
Jim & Kim sorry for your Loss.
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