Charles Edward Dreger

Madison - Charles Edward Dreger, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at home after a long illness. Chuck was born on June 12, 1937, in Madison, to Leonard and Lucy (Showers) Dreger and graduated from Oregon High School in 1955. On December 14, 1957, he married Janice Dottl in Madison and they moved to Madison where he had since lived. Chuck worked as a sheet metal worker and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union #18.Charles is survived by his children, Peggy (Mark) Perry of Dodgeville, Randall (Sherry) Dreger of Brooklyn, Daniel Dreger of Pardeeville and Pamela Tulley of Stoughton; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; a sister, Barbara Taylor of Little Falls, MN; as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Florence Hansen; brothers-in-law, Elbert Hansen, John Hintz and Leslie Taylor; his former wife, Janice Dreger; and a granddaughter, Reyna Rivera.Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.The family would like to thank Diana Moran for her help, care and compassion that she showed to Chuck over the last several years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated. Visitation: Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Dr. Service: Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Dr. with the Reverend Jerry Amstutz presiding.