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Charles Misner Obituary

Oct. 6, 1933 - Oct. 2, 2019 Charles Richard "Chuck" Misner was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, on October 6, 1933, and is now safe in the arms of Jesus as of October 2, 2019. Chuck had various jobs from the age of 12 including delivering newspapers, mowing lawns, working at a bakery, etc. After Chuck moved to California, he worked years in construction, was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker. He loved his race car, and archery. He retired from the position of Maintenance Supervisor from the Temple City Unified School District. Chuck married Elane Raftery on November 19, 1988. Together they enjoyed camping in their RV, traveling with friends and family, fishing, boating, waterskiing. He leaves behind a large blended family including his wife, Elane; brother, Stan; son David (Laurie) and their children Jamie (Tony), Michelle (Mike); son Robert, now deceased, his children Melissa, Tiffanie, Amanda and Jerri (Evaristo Lopez) and their children Marissa (Justin), James, Christopher Jr., Brittany, Krista and Christopher; daughter Lesa (Todd), son Nathan; son Scott, now deceased, his children Shane (Kim), Justin (Karli), great grandsons Emerson and Johnny; daughter Kelly (John), great grandson Nicholas and great granddaughter Amelia; and several nieces and nephews. We are all going to miss his smile, words of wit and wisdom, and his selfless, generous heart. Until we see you again, g'pa.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Oct. 6, 2019.

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October 12, 2019

My heart is with you Lesa, it is a great lose,
With Love , Tom Lynch

Tom Lynch

October 12, 2019

My heart goes out to you and your family Lesa, I feel your lose , with love Tom Lynch

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October 10, 2019

You will truly be missed. My thoughts, love and prayers always.
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