Charles grew up in Greeley schools, graduating from College High in 1962. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UNC.
In 1965, he Charles married Patty Renner and they had two sons, Charles Raymond and Chad Allen. In December of 1993, he married Dorothy Bishop and they had two other sons, Christopher and Benjamin. Charles worked as an Alcohol and Drug counselor for 20 years at North West Counseling Center in Martin, Tennessee. He enjoyed many theatrical groups in Fort Collins and Windsor and was a member of the Martin Chorale Society in Tennessee. Charles sang in many church choirs. He enjoyed photography, camping, hiking, fishing, cooking (especially gumbo and jambalaya), traveling with his wife and family and walking on the beach at the Gulf Coast.
Charles is survived by his four sons, Charles (Kris) Daum, Chad Daum, Christopher (Kristin) Haire and Benjamin Haire; three grandsons, William Daum, Joseph Daum and Cole Gil ; one granddaughter, Sydney Gil; his step-father, Ray Bruce; step-brother, Ray Jr. (Roxanne); aunt, Mildred (Harry) and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy and many aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of Charles’ Life will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley. Interment Linn Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to VFW Auxiliary Post 2121 in care of Stoddard Funeral Home.
