Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Dyersville
Dyersville, Iowa
Jan 28, 1957 – Jan 14, 2025
L. Charles Chase, 67, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Waterford, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Dyersville, Iowa surrounded by his family.
Visitation for Charles will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Reiff Funeral home in Epworth, Iowa on Monday, January 20, 2025, where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will follow at Highview Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa, with full military honors afforded by the Epworth American Legion John White Post #650.
He was born on January 28, 1957, in Austin, MN, son of Leonard C. Chase and Donna (Popanda) Chase.
He was a graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, AZ, and had a long, successful career in electronics testing and development.
He was married to Rosemary Goralczyk on August 21, 1982, in Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary, of Dyersville; two sons, Chris Chase of Chicago, IL, and Matthew (Laura) Chase of Epworth, IA; one grandson, Jonathan Duby; siblings, sisters, Kimberly Chase-Sitzman (Jerry), Trish Ulyatt (Jason), and brothers, Michael Chase, James Chase, and Timothy Chase (Karyn).
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Read MoreRest with the Lord Cousin Charlie. I will meet you on the other side.
Laurie Langford
January 26, 2025 | Winnebago, MN | Family
Charlie was a good man, good husband and a good father,,,, so sorry for your loss,
Karen Viviano
January 24, 2025 | Fenton, MI | Friend
My sympathies to Charlie’s family. We are first cousins, my mothers brothers son. We lost touch many years ago. I’m sorry we didn’t get a chance to reconnect. I wish his family well. Much love to you all.
Linda Herschberger
January 24, 2025 | Blue Earth, MN | Family
I will keep you in my heart forever. Love you always big brother.
Kimberly Chase Sitzman
January 23, 2025 | Wickenburg, AZ | Family
I just want to send my prayers to my friend and brother in Christ family. I worked with Charlie at Ford Motor Company and he was one of the best coworkers I've ever worked with. He trained me on a lot of things on the job that nobody in our department would. I'm really appreciative of him calling to congratulate me on my new job and he would check on me and give me words of encouragement through out the whole process. I'm going to miss him, but I know we'll meet again in the New Heaven and...
Gregory Williams II
January 23, 2025 | Southfield, MI | Friend
I met Charlie at Ford Motor in Dearborn. We both worked in the Engine Test Lab. He was in Instrumentation and I was in Facilities. We worked many hours together trouble shooting and repairing equipment. Those hours allowed us to share stories about our lives. I so enjoyed hearing about all the things Charlie had experienced in his life time. He loved to share stories of his family. I could hear the love he shared with Rose and the pride and joy he felt when talking about their Sons. He...
Lew Tripp
January 19, 2025 | Hailey, ID | Friend
Charlie was a wonderful person. Great friend/neighbor. He was always there to lend a helping hand to others. I Especially loved his jokes! He will be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to The entire Chase family. May Charlie rest in eternal peace
Paula Schelski
January 18, 2025 | LA | Friend
Charlie stepped right from here into eternity with Jesus, his Lord and Savior!
What a great hope we have.
Knowing you will see him again is a comfort, even though the sadness of losing him is overwhelming to all who loved him so deeply.
Denise Wolf
January 17, 2025 | MI | Acquaintance
Charlie was a true force of nature, unforgettable for his humor and infectious laugh. He embodied the essence of friendship, always steadfast and reliable through every challenge life presented. Though years had passed since we last connected, he was never far from my heart or thoughts. His absence leaves a void, and I will deeply miss him.
Edward Boks
January 17, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
