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Charles House Obituary
Ankeny - On December 6, 2020, his 83rd birthday, Charles House went home to the Lord.
Chuck was born December 6, 1937, in Wasioja, MN to William and Bethel House. He graduated from Coggon High School and Iowa State University, majoring in Dairy and Food Technology.
Chuck and Gloria (Mangold) House were married August 16, 1959 and raised 3 sons. They were married for 61 years. He was employed by Carnation Co., Milnot Co. and Diamond Crystal Specialty Foods.
Chuck loved his family dearly. Many memories were made with his sons as their Boy Scout leader, boating and working on cars. He loved golfing, playing cards, games and RV-ing.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons, Steven House, El Reno, OK, David (Lori) House, Thornton, CO and Allen House, Ankeny, IA; grandchildren, Austin, Eric, Sidney and Jacob House; brother, Vernon House, Tripoli, IA and sister, Marilyn Wolcott, Johnson City, TN, along with many other loving family members. Proceeding him in death were his parents; brother-in-law, Bob Wolcott; sisters-in-law, Barbara House and Linda Showman and parents-in-law, Ed and Harriet Mangold.
A memorial service with burial will be held in the spring at Golden Congregational Church, Ryan, IA.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or Golden Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
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Joyce Hurt Carney
December 24, 2020
To Gloria House, I was sorry to read of your husband's passing. I was thinking of you not too long ago and was wondering how you were doing. I still live in Ames. I wish I had known you were so close. Maybe we could have gotten together. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Joyce Hurt Carney
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