Charles Joseph Missel

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Runge Mortuary, and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Assumption High School and Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Charles was born a son of Carl and Margaret (Hughes) Missel in Wheatland, Iowa on October 21, 1936. He was united in marriage to Helen Benda on September 10, 1960 in East Pleasant Plain, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 30 years and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was a graduate of St. Ambrose Academy and St. Ambrose University, later graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He worked with Esterdahl Mortuary and Runge Mortuary for many years. He served as Postmaster in Milan, IL and retired after 30 years of service. He was active with the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities and served on the board, and was a member of the Serra Club. Chuck was a lifelong Bears and Cardinals fan. He never missed a game at Assumption High School watching his children and grandchildren play. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years; children: Charles C. Missel, MO, Joe (Maureen) Missel, NV, Monica (Corey) Schultz, Davenport, Dan (Sandy) Missel, CA, Dennis (Josette) Missel, CA, Erin (Gavin) Brady, MO; grandchildren: Alexis, Nick, Benjamin, Mallory, Melissa, Roman, Kyle, Lauren, Rebekah, Nate, Miranda, Raegan, Charlie, Finley, Patrick. He was preceded in death by his parents.