Richard C. "Rick" CHALBERG

CHALBERG, Richard "Rick" C. Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather Richard Chester Chalberg, passed away on January 9, 2017 at age 72 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Santa Monica, California. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Margaret Chalberg and his brother-in-law, Jerry Fox. He is survived by his wife, Tessa Chalberg; daughter, Tammy Chalberg; son, Eric Chalberg; daughter-in-law, Jessica Chalberg; grandchildren, Alyssa, Logan, Drew and Tori; a sister, Sonja Fox; nieces, Tanya (Andy) Smits and Lona (Mark) Madeleine and Ian Webb; cousin, Ruth (Roy) Hollenbacher, and also sister-in-law, Isabella Lamb; niece, Lillian Lamb; nephews, Lucas and Levi Lamb and aunt, Pat Edwards. Between 1964 and 1972 Rick served in the Air Force in snowy Germany and Michigan. Rick retired from Raytheon in 2001 after 29 years as a Tow Missile Program Manager, and later decided to spend more time with his grandchildren. He along with his wife, daughter and four grandchildren enjoyed traveling the western U.S., especially the National Parks. In 2013, he along with his wife, Tessa enjoyed a 10-day Rhine River Cruise in Europe. Rick and Tessa have supported both UofA basketball and football since the 80's and Tessa will continue that tradition. Rick will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 and reception to follow. The family would like to thank the supportive staff at Arizona Oncology, Infinity Assisted Living and TMC Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rick's name to Southern Arizona Multiple Myeloma Education and Support Group-Tucson, Arizona Cancer Center, Banner UMC North, 3838 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719, or to the Wildcat Club at the University of Arizona, McKale Memorial Center Room #246, P.O. Box 210096, Tucson, AZ 85721.