CLEARFIELD - Charles S. "Chuck" Lauver, 85, of Clearfield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born April 4, 1940, in Quincy, Ill., the only child of Robert E. and Grace A. (Appleby) Lauver.

He was a graduate of Central Cambria High School, Class of 1958. He enlisted in the USMC and immediately after graduation departed to Paris Island, S.C. to Marine basic training, graduating in 1959. He served in the United States Marines Reserves during the Vietnam Era.

Following basic training he had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for the family mining business, C.E. Lauver and Sons Coal Co., Ebensburg for several years. He had also been employed as an Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer having been wounded in the line of duty and was the recipient of two O.W. Merrill awards for acts of heroism. After 22 years, Chuck retired from the United States Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health as a federal mine inspector.

In 1960, he married Carolyn K. Gopp and with that union four children: Robert E. Lauver (Grace) of Cherokee, N.C., Sherry L. Bishop (James) of Woodland, Mary Ann Schreiber (Glenn) of Dayton, Iowa and Kathleen K. Clark (Ralph) of Ashtabula, Ohio. Carolyn passed away on Dec. 15, 1998.

On Jan. 22, 2000, he married Arvena B. (Taylor) Thompson, who survives with his extended family of six stepchildren: Ruth A. Wortylko (Alan) of Gallatin, Tenn., James A. Thompson (Carla) of Abilene, Texas, Jeanette L. Goliszewski (Patrick) of Blackwood, N.J., Amy J. Kline (Justin) of Youngstown, Ohio, Lee B. Thompson of Marysville, Ohio and Linda M. Thompson of Amarillo, Texas.

Also surviving are six grandchildren, 16 step grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was the last member of his generation, having been preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and three grandchildren.

Chuck was an avid reader, collector of books and history buff, especially WWII.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Curwensville where he served as a trustee.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

The family suggests that in memory of Chuck, donations be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org.

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield is overseeing the arrangements.

To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com.

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Published by The Progress from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2025.

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Bonnie

August 25, 2025

Dear Arvena, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of
Chuck. He was a wonderful Brother-in-law and Uncle and will be missed. I
was so glad that Mom and I got to talk to him over the years. You took good
care of him and I know he appreciated that. You are in our prayers and again
our deepest sympathy.
Love, Margene, Bonnie & Marvin

Bonnie

August 25, 2025

Dear Sherry, MaryAnn, Kathy and Bobby, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your families in the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful uncle and brother-in-law to Mom. Mom & I spoke with him several times and I loved his dry sense of humor. We have wonderful memories and know all of you also have. He is with your mom and his other loved ones. He still has a lot of loved ones here but will be reunited someday. Take care and again we are sending our deepest sympathy.
Love, Bonnie & Marvin and Aunt Margene

Susan Mcgonigal

July 30, 2025

Sherry and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all..I hope Arvena is well.

Tracy and Dale Clayton

July 28, 2025

We have fond memories of Chuck and Carolyn and their family when my husband Dale and I were Home Missionaries in Clearfield. Carolyn led the music and Chuck taught Sunday School at Praise Bible Fellowship in the early 90´s. They had the gift of hospitality and would often invite us over for delicious meals. We pray for God´s comfort and peace for the entire family.
Tracy and Dale Clayton

Cindy Louise McDonald

July 28, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family.
Cindy Louise Bloom McDonald

Linda Thompson

July 28, 2025

Papa Chuck was a quiet and protective man, with a heart for taking care of family and friends. He loved deeply and will be missed. Love you, Dad. I'm thankful you were a part of my life for 25 years.

Jacki Schilling

July 28, 2025

Uncle Chuck,
Thank you for the priceless friendship you provided to my dad and he to you. You were a wonderful husband to my Aunt Carolyn and father to my cousins. We are blessed to know we will see you again.
Love,
Jacki

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