Charles "Chuck" Blakely

Charles "Chuck" Blakely, 79 of Olathe, Kansas passed away February 25, 2025 at his home in Fort Myers, Florida. A visitation will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Louisburg First Christian Church, 602 North First Street, Louisburg, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Friday, also at the church. Burial will take place in Louisburg Cemetery. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Charles Linwood Blakely, Jr. was born June 26, 1945 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of Charles and Asta Blakely. He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Des Moines Tech. He then furthered his education at Drake University.
Chuck worked most of his life in construction as a Project and Estimate Manager, retiring in 2011 from Total Interiors.
When Chuck wasn't working, he enjoyed his time working on cars, and over the years buying and selling them. He was also a family man and loved his family deeply, enjoying every minute that he got to spend with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chuck will be forever remembered for his sense of humor and dedication to his family and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Larry and Lanny Blakely, and by his grandson Brayden Meyer. He is survived by his wife Linda Blakely, son Paul Blakely, daughter Denise Meyer, three grandchildren, Kierra Meyer, Brycen Meyer, and Keanna Meyer, along with two great-grandchildren, Traci Meyer and Stetson Schneider.