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Charles Harrer Obituary
Neenah - Chuck Harrer, son of Charles W Harrer, Sr. and Pearl Harrer, was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on New Year's Day in 1954. After a 6-year battle with cancer, he passed away at home on January 30, 2019.
Chuck met his soul mate, Tammy Heuer, in 1985 and was married to her for 28 years until his death. He was employed at Kimberly-Clark for 42 years before retiring.
Chuck was an important figurehead in our community that influenced program structures for people with disabilities and the best father a boy with special needs could have. Chuck has enjoyed many different chapters in his life. Some of those wonderful chapters included spending time with his son, hunting, backpacking, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, campfires, entertaining at Halloween time, beekeeping in his orchard and lest we forget...collecting flashlights.
He fought cancer since 2013 with strength, grace and dignity. During his battle, he traveled to New York, Maryland, Pittsburgh and numerous trips to Milwaukee to undergo various cancer treatment trials with his wife, sister and friends by his side. Chuck will be most remembered by his doctors for his positive attitude and his never-give-up spirit. He believed that doing these trials would benefit cancer research in developing new ways to help prevent, detect, diagnose and treat melanoma for generations to come. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Amy Harker-Murray and staff at Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin and Dr. Udai Kammula at NIH and UPMC.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Tammy Harrer; his son Charles W. Harrer III; his mother, Pearl Harrer; his sister, Vicki (Fred) Ashenbrenner and their children, Lisa (Fred) Hunt and Eric (Molly) Ashenbrenner; his sister, Bonnie (Tom) Juedes and their children, Christopher Juedes and Jeremy (Cheryl) Juedes; his brother Rick (Patti) Harrer and their children, Jake Harrer, Lydia (David) Lynch and Ryan Harrer; and his brother, Perry Harrer, and son Justin Harrer.
Chuck is preceded in death by his father, Charles William Harrer Sr.
The memorial service will be held at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home on Monday, February 18th at 3:00 P.M. with visitation to follow from 4:00-7:00 PM. In addition, there will be a Celebration of Life held at the DOUBLETREE, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI on Saturday, February 23rd from 2:30-10:00 PM with the band starting at 3:00 PM. A block of rooms will be reserved for those who wish to stay overnight. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Chuck W. Harrer's name.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151
Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
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Diane (Skeeter) Thompson (Kuchenbecker)
February 9, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. He lived across the street from me growing up. We went to Trinity Lutheran School together and his parents and my parents were always getting together to play cards. I have so many wonderful memories of Chuck (and his brothers) when we were little. If we weren't playing basketball or baseball we were just hanging out. He will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. RIP...my friend.
Nanette Schmidli
February 8, 2019
On behalf of my father, Earl Schmidli, who used to work with Chuck at Badger Globe years ago, you have our deepest sympathy & condolences. I remember my dad always talked very fondly about Chuck and they had some good chats at the Mill. Now they can chat in heaven together.
dawn m
February 7, 2019
Hi Tammy. I know it will be hard to get through the coming days. Keep your family and friends close to you. Keep your "heart" close to you. Remember the meaning of the heart he gave you. If you ever need to talk again, I'm sure that you can get my email address from here. Or, you can find me at Kohls again. Hugs, Dawn
Brian Post
February 6, 2019
Charlie was a significant part of my Badger-Globe years, which I value highly - what some memories! We had a nice chat at a training session I was doing about 2012 many years later. So sorry you have to go through this.
Bernie Bangert
February 6, 2019
Tammy, I'm so sorry Chuck lost his battle with cancer. I enjoyed working with him during our years at KC. He had such a bright outlook on life even when his battle first began. My prayers go out to you and Chuck. I can't attend his celebration with being gone for the winter, but my thoughts are with you and your family
February 6, 2019
My sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Chuck at KC. What a great guy!
Cindy Fitzgibbon
Jean (Beyer) Delikowski
February 6, 2019
I worked with him at Badger Globe for many years.
My deepest sympathy to you, Tammy, and the rest of your family. Rest in peace Charlie.
Mindy and Todd Hidde
February 5, 2019
Todd and I along with Ethan,Kaylee and Carter are forever grateful for the beautiful friendship we instantly made with Chuck and will cherish the wonderful memories made with you both. I will personally miss my cheesecake partner and celebrating our birthdays together in the Fugawee Lodge and our silliness with "sangria " that we had no idea had moonshine in it. And the love he had for my beautiful grandchildren and the extra special bond he and Ethan had together. Tammy, we wrap our arms of love and friendship around you not only today but always. LULT
❤ Lauri
February 5, 2019
The heavens reclaimed a shining star. Thoughts are with you Tammy
Janelle Kellett
February 5, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. After leaving Badger Globe I never saw you guys. I never knew he was sick. He is resting now and done with the suffering. Hang on tight to your memories.....
Tim & Sharon Gunther
February 5, 2019
Chuck was most generous as
the sponsor of fun and happiness.
We are at a place where
happy memories make us sad.
This is the place where
we have known love.
The love at this place is strong,
you can almost see it.
If this love here was a color,
we'd call it the color of Chuck.
A kick in the gut that
put our hearts in our throats.
For quite some time it
will be hard to swallow.
Chuck treated everybody great
and will be greatly missed.
We may each have our
own memories of Chuck.
But, have you ever been down
in Chuck's basement?
R. I. P. Chuck
Love ya man: Tim & Sharon
Gunther
Tom Savas
February 5, 2019
Going to miss you my friend
Doreen Koerner Gill
February 5, 2019
So very sorry to hear the sad news of your husband Tammy. Prayers for healing to you and your family.
Anne (Miller) Decker
February 5, 2019
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Mayer
February 5, 2019
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Mike Mayer
February 5, 2019
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Lance Mauel
February 5, 2019
Tammy, my heart goes out to you so much. Chuck is an amazing guy and true friend. One of the nicest guys i've known and we all had so much fun at the lake with you both and Trudy and Jens. I still will never forget how he just HAD to outdo me on the bonfire in Jens' fire pit that one night.
Linda Warner
February 5, 2019
So sorry Tammy and Chucks mom for you loss. Chuck was a wonderful guy. I remember when we went to see the piano guys, and they called him Bob Vila. He was just to young. Again , my condolences. Linda
Michelle (Lisak) & Doug Johnson
February 5, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Tammy. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
February 4, 2019
Jessica Martin
February 4, 2019
Chuck was always such an inspirational friend throughout the years. He has shown me the positive side of so many things. He loved his winters and always had a special twinkle in his eye once winter was arriving. That drove me crazy at first (since I don't like winter), but he has taught me to appreciate all things in life.... Including the snow. We shared many ups and downs through the years, but he always had a way with looking at the good. I shall always think of you when I shovel and celebrate Halloween. Rest in peace my friend.
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