Charles Edward "Chuck" Radel

Charles Edward 'Chuck' Radel, age 80, of Quincy, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in his home. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Edward W. & Lilah Ruth (Carlisle) Radel. He married Geraldine 'Gerry' Fitzgerald on June 11, 1966. Chuck grew up on a farm near Nauvoo, IL. He graduated from Nauvoo-Colusa High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Quincy University and where he also met his future wife, Gerry. He received his Master's Degree from Western Illinois University. He also did graduate coursework in school administration from other schools over the years. Chuck was a history teacher at Quincy Junior High School. He then became the Director of Transportation for the Quincy Public School District. He was later the Assistant Principal at Quincy Junior High School. He served the Quincy Public School District for 33 years. Chuck believed in offering his students memorable educational experiences. Chuck organized canoe trips to the Current River. He is well remembered for leading over 30 student trips to the Quetico Provincial Park for camping and canoeing in Ontario, Canada. He also lead the Eighth Grade Washington DC trips. Chuck enjoyed the management of the Radel family farms along with his sister Pegi. He enjoyed historical reading and research, national and local news. Chuck was instrumental in the creation of the Quincy portion of the Looking for Lincoln Waysides. He was the local representative to the statewide Looking for Lincoln committee for many years. He was active in and was a past president of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. While president for a two-year term of the Historical Society, he spearheaded the creation of the History Museum on the Square. He was also involved in the creation of the Lincoln Gallery. Chuck enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts with his son and grandson Eddie. He enjoyed canoeing and camping. Chuck was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Chuck is also survived by: HIS CHILDREN: Thomas 'Ted' Radel and his wife Julie and Patricia 'Tricia' Radel. GRANDCHILDREN: Joseph Radel and Edward 'Eddie' J. Radel and his wife Toni, and their expected infant. SIBLINGS: Mary Margaret 'Pegi' Langan and her husband Bill; Patricia 'Pat' Bradbury and her husband Rev. Charles. Sisters in law and a brother in law: Lenore Radel, Dr. Victoria Fitzgerald and Thomas 'Tom' Fitzgerald and his wife Rosemary. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Radel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 11:00 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Nauvoo. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, St. Peter Catholic Church, Quincy; St. Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo or to Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.