MADISON - Charles Warren “Charlie” “Chuck” Simmons, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Jan. 20, 1932, in Wyocena, the son of Chester and Ora (Allen) Simmons.

Charlie graduated from Pardeeville High School, class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Charlie married Clara Jo Ireland on July 26, 1967, at Wyocena Methodist Church. He proudly worked and served as a police officer for the City of Madison for 33 years, from 1955-1988.

Chuck enjoyed traveling around the world and spending time with his family. He had quite the personality, always a flirt, but in a fun-loving way. He enjoyed taking his grandsons deer hunting and handing out two-dollar bills and silver dollars as "tips." Chuck could be heard humming, whistling, or singing.

Charlie is survived by his son, Steven "Steve" Clark (Patricia "Pat") Thomas; grandchildren, Rusty (Pam) Thomas, Heather (Clay) Martin, Joe (Wendy) Thomas, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Thomas, Julie (Tony) Bovee, Chris (Brenda) Thomas II, CariAnn (Jason) Fowell; great-grandchildren, Trentin (Samantha) Thomas, Camden and Alora Thomas, Gabe (Lynsey Suggs) Martin, Pierce Martin, Rori, Skarlett, Sebastiaen Thomas, Aden, Chloe Thomas, Caleb, Haylee, Piper Bovee, Chris Thomas III, Ellyana and Addalyn Jensema, Caitlyn, Meghan, Thomas, Abigail Fowell; great-great-grandchildren, Aubrey Winkelman, Dean and Nathan Thomas; nieces, Marilyn Pund and Carol (Pund) Myren; nephews, Don (Carolyn) and Dan (Jenny) Pund; and seven grand-nieces and nephews and three great-grand-nieces; along with many other friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara Jo; sons, Daniel Thomas and Chris Thomas I; great-granddaughter, Ellie Thomas; and sister Joyce Pund.

A funeral service will be held at MONONA OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, with Pastor Concklin presiding. Burial with military honors will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, and also at church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Memorials may be gifted in Charlie’s name to Agrace HospiceCare.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Charles Warren Simmons

January 20, 1932 - February 13, 2024

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