Charles H. Silbaugh
December 26, 1947 - March 03, 2015
Obituary
Silbaugh, Charles H.
OREGON-Charles Harlan Silbaugh, age 67, slipped into heaven at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born on Dec. 26, 1947, in Richland Center, the son of Raymon and Winifred (White) Silbaugh. He graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, Wis. He married Jan Lynn Anderson Crotty on Dec. 17, 1983. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 until 1973 and he was a lifelong member of the VFW. He drove for Certco, then owned his own truck before becoming an over the road truck driver for Schneider Transport, Inc. which he was employed for 25 years until his retirement in 2003. Charles received a 25-year Safe Driving Award and belonged to the Two Million Mile Club. In his spare time, Charles enjoyed camping, traveling, following youth sports, UW Badgers, San Francisco 49ers, sprint car racing, and spending time with family and friends. Charles is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jan; children, Michael Crotty (Carey Elwood) and Dana (Thor) Anderson; grandchildren, Cody Crotty, Kyleigh, Ian and Raeleigh Anderson, Adalyn Elwood, and Makala and Hailey Elwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy and John Freitag, Milo Anderson, Ruth Anderson, and Judy Reuter. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Raymon Jr.; bothers-in-law, Thomas Anderson and Robert Reuter; and uncles, Freddie White and Charles White. A funeral service will be held at BROOKLYN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 201 Church St., Brooklyn, on Friday, March 6, 2015, at 11 a.m., with pastor David Pluss presiding. Committal Services will be held in Prairie Mound Cemetery with the Oregon-Brooklyn Veterans providing military graveside rites. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2015 and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. We will miss you and love you always Charles. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608)835-3515
Events
Visitation
Thu Mar 5, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Fri Mar 6, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church • 201 Church St., Brooklyn, WI null
Service
Fri Mar 6, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church • 201 Church St., Brooklyn, WI null
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Memories
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Julie anderson
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We loved him too. So very sorry. Love, julie and bill
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Justin Gottlieb, MD
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My condolences to Jan and entire family. I will miss Charles! - Dr. Justin Gottlieb
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Ken and Mona Clayton
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Charlie will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Ken and Mona Clayton
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Gail brown
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Jan...Charles was a ray of sunshine in our lives...his smile, his humor, he is teasing now and then and his stories. I loved being your pastor for 12 years. Oh how we wish we could be with you Friday to celebrate his wonderful life but we are 2000 miles from home. Our hearts are with you and your family. Blessings and love, pastor Gail and Al.
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Lynn M. Wells
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Dear Jan and Family,
My heartfelt condolences.
Chuck was a one-of-a-kind friend and co-worker. I so enjoyed his calls to dispatch at STI for 13 years... always a gentleman, always patient, yet ready to go when it was time to hit the road. It was a pleasure to work for him as his dispatcher. I relied on him, knew he would handle it, and his work was exceptional. I loved his sense of humor and laugh.
It would have been great to visit Oregon to be with you all prior to today, yet I delayed too long. I miss him more than I can say. I had hoped to attend your gathering in his honor, but could not find a replacement for my 6am shift today. Know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. This is one special person who will not 'fade' with time....
God Bless,
Lynn Wells
Charlie's dispatcher at Schneider Transport