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Age 83, of Pine City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Chuck was born in Elmira, the second youngest of 13 children, to the late Carl F. and Mary Evelyn (Dunn) Schiefen. In addition to his parents Chuck is predeceased by his first wife Mary Frances Schiefen; brothers, Lawrence, Buddy, Joseph and William Schiefen; sisters, Marjorie Faella, Eleanor Maron, Marie Treat, Toddy Meade, Polly Backer, Rita Landon and Helen Theresa Schiefen. Chuck is survived by wife of 33 years, Donna S. (Mowery) Schiefen; daughter Jill Schiefen of Elmira; step-son Mark Williams (Diane) of Aurora CO with their son Kyle; step-daughters, Laura Lynn Williams of Irvine CA and Diahn Senick (Jason) Laguna Beach CA with her children Taylor and Joshua Stemple; sister, Reggie Dean of Elmira; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a union electrician for Local 1249 out of Rochester NY for over 40 years. Chuck was a great family man. He and Donna liked to visit casinos and play the slot machines. Chuck was a long time communicant of St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 West Water St. Elmira on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, to follow at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Chuck with a donation to CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post NY 14870.
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Bill Planert
August 30, 2016
I worked with Chuck for many years in Rochester and other parts of New York. Chuck was a lineman's lineman who engineered a number of creative solutions to overcome project obstacles. He was also well respected by everyone associated with the job.
Vin Trainor
August 30, 2016
Rest in peace,Chuck
Ronald Schroth
August 29, 2016
My condolences to Chucks family
I worked with Chuck many years past. Chuck was one of the best
Bonnie Preston
August 29, 2016
We will miss you Chuck! Thanks for the great memories!
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Carol Brann
August 29, 2016
Jill, I was so very sorry to read of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Take care Carol brann
Mary & Keith Stewart
August 29, 2016
Donna,
So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. May you find peace and comfort in the word of God.
carol kennedy
August 28, 2016
Jill and family,
Our hearts grant immortality
to those we love
in memory.
Carol and Heath Kennedy
Dee Leach
August 28, 2016
Donna, So sorry to read of Chuck's passing. I met him once at your home many years ago. I knew you when you worked in QA Dept at SAC. I worked in the Blueprint Dept, with Ann.
August 28, 2016
Dear Ones my Dad and Chuck worked the high lines together then he was my dads best friend. they worked the high lines together during hurricanes and respected and trusted each with there lives . my name is Linda s howard phone number 7391646 if you ever want to know what he was to my family love and Blessings Mrs linda howard
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