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Charles Joseph "Chuck" Gibbs

Galesburg, Illinois

1926 - 2014 (Age 87)

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DIED
February 17, 2014
AGE
87
LOCATION
Galesburg, Illinois

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Charles Joseph "Chuck" Gibbs, 87, of Galesburg, passed away on Feb. 17, 2014, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.Mr. Gibbs was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Chicago, the son of Milo Joseph and Myrtle Seiffert Gibbs. On Sept. 10, 1948, he married Mary Bryan Runyon in Carthage. He is preceded in death by his...

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Chuck was a treasure to his family, his community, his church and his Alma Mater. In later years I was privileged to serve with him on the Board of Elders at our church. His wisdom, sense of humor and commitment to fairness were evident during that period of service. Such was his life. Chuck's example is a role model to all of how to be a servant to others. I will miss him as a dear friend. Gail and I send our condolences to Mary and the entire family. You all will be in our thoughts...

Chuck Gibbs was truly one of Galesburg's "good guys." He was dedicated to his family, his church, his friends, his school and his community. He was a "Servant Leader" in every sense of the phrase.
Chuck wasn't a musician or a singer, but the Galesburg Community Chorus benefitted from his tireless fundraising and promoting.
Chuck wasn't a politician, but his service on the Galesburg Election Commission helped make voting in the city easier.
Chuck wasn't an educator, but his work and...