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Charles "Chuck" Barrett
March 15, 1938 - August 12, 2023
DAVENPORT, IA - Charles "Chuck" Barrett, 85, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Bickford Cottage, Davenport. Per his wish he donated his body to the University of Iowa for medical research. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or memorial donations, please remember the good times spent with Chuck.
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family.
Charles Lloyd Barrett was born March 15, 1938 in Valley City, ND, the son of Lloyd and Lottie (Ryan) Barrett. He was united in marriage to Sara "Sally" Carroll on June 9, 1960, in Clear Lake, IA.From 1963 until his retirement in 2001, Chuck taught industrial arts, architectural drafting, and drivers' education at Davenport Central and Davenport North High Schools.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife Sally; daughters Pamela Barrett of Oak Park, IL, Jill (Douglas) Bogart of Rock Island, Julie (Sen. Mike Jacobs) Forsythe of Moline; granddaughter Gretel Forsythe of Chicago; niece Larissa (David) Meier Rossiter of Folsom, CA; and cousin Mae Sadler of Overland Park, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Kay and Heinz Meier, and nephew Michael Meier.
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Jennifer J Gilchrist (Branch)
August 22, 2023
my deepest condolences to your family. Chuck was a teacher at Central when my Dad was also working in industrial ed. My Dad Bill Branch taught welding and often talked about Chuck and shared some wonderful memories.
Pat VanOteghem
August 20, 2023
Sally,
The whole VanOteghem family are sending you lots of love.
Carole Cox Bacon
August 20, 2023
MCHS 1956...graduated with "Chuck". Was a great classmate. Remember the Mohawks, Chuck!
Arlon Sibert
August 19, 2023
Remember good times with Chuck in school and at "Hasses" Drive Inn and his "Cord" Convertible etc.
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