Charles J Kubes

Charles J. Kubes 1929-2025 Claremont, CA Charles J. Kubes Passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He went to see Jesus and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Loraine. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia, Dorothy and Mary Lou. He is survived by hid children Donna and David and his wife Joan, his grandchildren Heidi, Sarah, Caitlin, Gavin, and Mason, and his great grandchildren Evan, Avery, Isaiah, and Hannah. Chuck was born in Chicago, where he met Loraine in elementary school. They married in 1950. He served in the Army and was deployed to Okinawa during the Korean war. Where he served as a radar technician Following his discharge, He returned to Chicago and completed his studies and received his electrical engineering degree. They moved to California where he accepted a job as an engineer at General Dynamics in Pomona. He earned his Master's degree in Business Management and a Real Estate Broker's License. He began a successful venture in real estate and property management. Chuck was devoted to his church. The Rock of the Foothills Lutheran Church in La Verne. He was extremely handy and could fix almost anything. Chuck was a calculated card and game player, teaching us so much along the way. Chuck and Loraine loved to host family gatherings. Their backyard was shaded by a 65 year old avocado tree that they planted when they moved to Claremont. As avid travelers, the family remembers many fond vacations to the beach and desert. Chuck and Loraine enjoyed multiple cross-country road trips with their best friends, Marge and Bob. Chuck will be remembered for his inability to gossip or say an ill word about anyone. He was steadfast, Kind, loyal, wise, dependable, smart, and generous. We find comfort in knowing that Chuck's legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever. His service will be private for immediate family.