Charles Bernard Wolin

Born on April 21, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Charles (Chuck) Wolin spent most of his life in Oak Park, Michigan, where he and his wife, Judy, raised their family. In retirement, they moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona, where they became deeply connected to a community they cherished for nearly 25 years.

Chuck was the beloved husband of Judy Wolin, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. He is survived by his children: Mark Wolin and his wife, JaLynn; Susan Greene and her husband, Rich; and Ken Wolin and his wife, Teri. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Alex and his fiancée, Katie; Jeremy and his fiancée, Rachel; Sarah; Ben; Kayla and her husband, Brendon; Kassie, who was taken far too soon; Aidan and his wife, Julissa; and Emmy.

Chuck is further survived by his brother-in-law, Arthur Fink; dear friends who became family, including Terry Norcop and Emily Barnes; extended family members; and many cherished friends. He also warmly embraced Becky, Ben’s girlfriend, and Gino, Sarah’s boyfriend, as part of his family.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Chuck served from 1958 to 1961 as an Electronics Technician, Petty Officer Second Class, aboard the USS Fort Mandan (LSD-21). His service included duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After leaving the Navy, he remained actively involved in veteran service organizations, serving as Commander of the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619, and was honored to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Chuck worked for North American Aviation and later spent more than 30 years as a pipefitter and foreman with Local 636. After retiring, he taught commercial electronics and continued to share his knowledge and experience with others.

Chuck will be remembered for his devotion to family, pride in service, strong work ethic, and generosity of spirit. He was deeply proud of his children and grandchildren and was known as a gifted storyteller who loved sharing memories from a full and interesting life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those wishing to honor Chuck’s memory may make a donation to the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎