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Charles J Wadsley 1926 - 2018

Charles J Wadsley of Sac County, Iowa United States was born on December 8, 1926 in Nemaha. Charles was baptized at Nemaha United Methodist Church 606 1st St, in Nemaha, Nemaha County, NE. Charles Wadsley died at age 91 years old on November 30, 2018 in Sac City, Sac County, IA, and was buried at Nemaha Cemetery in Nemaha.
Charles J Wadsley
Sac County, Iowa United States
December 8, 1926
Nemaha, Sac County, Iowa, 50567, United States
November 30, 2018
Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, 50583, United States
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  • Introduction

    Charles (Chuck) J. Wadsley's life began on December 8, 1926, in Sioux City, IA. He was adopted by Charles Clarence Wadsley (1887-1966) and Florence (Cober) Wadsley (1887-1970) when he was just 2.5 months old. Chuck grew up in a loving home and was baptized and confirmed at the Nemaha United Methodist Church. He attended grade school at Delaware Township Consolidated School and graduated from high school with the class of 1944. After graduation, Chuck decided to enlist in the United States Army to serve his country. He was deployed to the war effort and honorably discharged in November 1946. After returning home, Chuck found love and was united in marriage to Marjorie Ina Noll (1930-2018) on June 5, 1949, at the Ida Grove United Methodist Church. Together they had six wonderful children: Kathryn, Joseph, Shirlee, Lona, C. Alan and Roy. Chuck was a farmer and a jack of all trades. He attended the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, IA, and was an active member of the Buena Vista Barbershop Chorus, singing in many Barbershop quartets. He was also part of the neighborhood card club, Sac County Republican’s Committee, Airstream, and Good Sam’s Clubs. Chuck and his wife enjoyed camping regularly in their airstream. In his free time, Chuck enjoyed going antiquing, designing his house, grainery, and fabricating and designing his gravity wagon, as well as yard art. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment with them. Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his passing left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. However, his memory will always be treasured by those who were blessed to have known him.
  • 12/8
    1926

    Birthday

    December 8, 1926
    Birthdate
    Nemaha, Sac County, Iowa 50567, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was a white United States citizen. Charles was adopted. His adoptive father, Charles Clarence Wadsley, was from Early, Sac County, Iowa, USA and his adoptive mother, Florence Mary Cober Wadsley, was from North Dakota.
  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born and raised in Nemaha, Iowa. In Charles's early 20's he was living in Delaware, Sac, Iowa, USA with his wife.
  • Early Life & Education

    He attended grade school at Delaware Township Consolidated School and graduated from high school with the class of 1944.
  • Baptism

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    Nemaha United Methodist Church 606 1st St, in Nemaha, Nemaha County, Nebraska 68414, United States
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    Charles was baptized and confirmed at the Nemaha United Methodist Church. He attended the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, IA
  • Military Service

    Charles Wadsley was an enlisted soldier in the United States military with the military serial number 37793907. He enlisted on April 10, 1945, in Ft Snelling, Minnesota, during the final months of World War II. According to his military records, Charles Wadsley was not assigned to any specific branch of the military. He was designated as a Private in the Selective Service system, which meant that he was one of many enlisted men who were chosen through the draft process during the war. Wadsley's terms of enlistment were for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. This meant that he would serve for the remainder of the war and for six months after its conclusion, unless he was discharged earlier due to medical reasons or other circumstances. It is likely that he received basic training before being deployed to serve in the war effort. As a Private, he would have been responsible for carrying out a variety of duties, including operating equipment, maintaining weapons, and performing other tasks as assigned. He was honorably discharged in November 1946.
  • Professional Career

    As a teenager, he was employed by " C C Wadsley" most likely his father. He was a farmer and owned his own farm in Delaware, Sac, Iowa, USA with his wife.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Chuck was an active member of the Buena Vista Barbershop Chorus, singing in many Barbershop quartets. He was also part of the neighborhood card club, Sac County Republican’s Committee, Airstream, and Good Sam’s Clubs. Chuck and his wife enjoyed camping regularly in their airstream. In his free time, Chuck enjoyed going antiquing, designing his house, grainery, and fabricating and designing his gravity wagon, as well as yard art. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment with them.
  • 11/30
    2018

    Death

    November 30, 2018
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Sac City, Sac County, Iowa 50583, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Nemaha Cemetery in Nemaha, Sac County, Iowa 50567, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Charles (Chuck) J. Wadsley was born on December 8, 1926, in Sioux City, IA. He joined his adoptive family Charles Clarence and Florence (Cober) Wadsley at 2 ½ months old. He was baptized and confirmed at the Nemaha United Methodist Church. Chuck attended grade school at Delaware Township Consolidated School and graduated high school with the class of 1944. After graduation, he enlisted and served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in November 1946. Chuck was united in marriage to Marjorie I. Noll on June 5, 1949, at the Ida Grove United Methodist Church. They were blessed with six wonderful children: Kathryn, Joseph, Shirlee, Lona, C. Alan and Roy. Chuck was a farmer and a jack of all trades. He attended church regularly at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, IA, and was part of the Buena Vista Barbershop Chorus and enjoyed singing in many Barbershop quartets. Chuck was a member of the neighborhood card club, Sac County Republican’s Committee, Airstream and Good Sam’s Clubs. He and his wife enjoyed camping regularly in their airstream. Chuck also enjoyed going antiquing, designing his house, grainery, fabricating and designing his gravity wagon, as well as yard art. He enjoyed every moment he got to spend with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Chuck is survived by his children: Kathryn L. Wadsley of Storm Lake, IA, Joseph L. (Karen) Wadsley of Odebolt, IA, Sadie (Shirlee) Hawkins (companion Joe Hatcher) of White Bear Lake, MN, Lona L. (Don) Munger of Storm Lake, IA, C. Alan (Angie) Wadsley of Peterson, IA, and Roy D. (LeAnn) Wadsley of Nemaha, IA; grandchildren: Jenny (Ed) Witt, Mike (Cindy) Wadsley, Ben (Emily) Wadsley, Jake (Katie) Wadsley, Luke (Melinda) Wadsley, Aaron (Angela) Yender, Ann (Nate) Johansen, Kayla Wadsley, and Kaine Wadsley; great grandchildren: Wayne Wadsley, Grant Wadsley, Corey Wadsley, Juliet Wadsley, August Wadsley, Dana Wadsley, Carina Wadsley, Samantha Wadsley, Brielle Wadsley, Melaina Yender, Lillian Yender, Gunnar Johansen, Isabella Johansen, William Wadsley, Isla Wadsley, Charlie Wadsley, Izzy Wadsley, and Cristian Witt-Delcid; many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Wadsley; parents, Clarence and Florence Wadsley; and granddaughter Carrie J. Wadsley.
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