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Charles Love Obituary
Charles "Chuck" Henry Love, 76, of Freeport, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Chuck was born May 29, 1943 in Freeport, the son of Charles E. and Alberna (Latour) Love. Chuck worked for the Stephenson County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. Charles also worked for Freeport School District as a bus driver. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966-1967 in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his family, but his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were particularly special to him. Chuck enjoyed horseshoes, fishing, and going for motorcycle rides. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and Orangeville Broncos. Surviving are his son, Michael (Deonna) Love of Freeport; two daughters, Michele (Terry) Reatz of Orangeville and Melissa Wendling of Freeport; brother, Terry (Martha) Love Freeport; nine grandchildren, Chris Cather, Justin Love, Blake Love, Kayla Ennis, Jacob Raetz, Brandon Raetz, Ashley Wendling, Stacy Wendling, and Brooke Wendling; also surviving are six great-grandchildren. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday March 5, 2020 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Gearing will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his memory. Please sign Mr. Chuck's guestbook and share a story at www.burketubbs.com
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Jerry Manthei
March 2, 2020
My sympathy to all the family in friends of Chuck. Rest in Peace. Jerry Manthei
Kathy C
March 2, 2020
Chuck was my grandmas neighbor back in the day and my daughters school bus driver. He was a great guy.
March 2, 2020
Chuck was a great bus driver. Always had the patience waiting for my slow moving daughters.
Allie & Charles Jr
March 2, 2020
I don't have too many memories because I always lived far away. That doesn't I won't miss him. I did however, find this picture of him and his mom in my mom's photo album. RIP Cousin Chuck.
Laurie Huber
March 2, 2020
condolences to the Raetz family on the loss of a father (in-law) and grampa.
Joyce Wilson
February 28, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Chucks passing he was a great guy. Sending prayers for the family
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Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home - Freeport504 N. Walnut Street, Freeport, IL 61032
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