Charles V. "Chuck" Dense

Charles "Chuck" V. Dense, age 89, of Madison, OH., passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 29, 1935, in Cleveland, OH. Chuck was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Latin and attended Kent State University. During his life Chuck enjoyed softball, golfing, ballroom dancing, bowling, and going to the local casinos. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and loved watching and discussing the Guardians, Browns, and Cavaliers. Chuck is survived by the love of his life of 70 years, Joyce Lee Dense (June) son, Dr. Mike (Tina) Dense of South Haven, MI.; daughters, Vicki Thorsen of Madison, OH., Kathy Heitmann of Buffalo Grove, IL., Sue (Alphonse) Derus of Huntsburg, OH., and Debbie (Craig) Bruce of Mt. Prospect, IL; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Marty (Marilou) Dense of San Diego, CA.; and sister, Mary Lowry of Boardman, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. and Vernelle Dense, and brother, Fred Dense. A Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 23rd, 2024, from 10am-11am with a Mass beginning at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd, Madison, OH. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, OH. assisted the family with arrangements. 440-361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve (to make a gift online please visit,www.hospicewr.org/Tribute).