Charles R. "Chuck" Klukas, age 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.

He was born in Chippewa Falls on May 8, 1944 to Neil and Lois (Court) Klukas.

Chuck grew up in Cadott and graduated from Cadott High School in 1963.  He then served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1963-65.  While in the service, he sang with the 7th Army Choir.

On May 21, 2005, he married Bonnie (nee Liddell) Karker.  They resided in Chippewa Falls, where Chuck worked as a caretaker for the Kell family. 

Chuck loved taking care of his roses and flowers beds, and spending time with his family and friends.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Bonnie; stepdaughter, Theresa Hanson; step grandsons, Ryan (Paige) Peterson and Austin Hanson; siblings, Bev (Jim) Buchanan of Cadott, Betty Christoferson of Chippewa Falls, Janet Meulemans of Minnesota, Dale Klukas of Chippewa Falls; sisters-in-law, Judith Klukas, Judith (Jim) Miller and Sally Liddell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Gene; sister, Joann; two nieces; a nephew; and brother-in-law, Gilbert Liddell.

Chuck was a kind, gentle, loving person and will be missed dearly.

In honor of Chuck’s wishes, there will be no services.  Burial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is serving the family.

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