Charles "Chuck" Rugtvedt

Chuck passed away peacefully under the care of his family and Evergreen Hospice at his home, Spiritwood Assisted Living Facility in Issaquah, Washington on Friday, October 20, 2023. He had been battling brain cancer since February, he had 81 wonderful years.

Chuck was born to Isaac and Doris Rugtvedt on June 8, 1942 in Havre, Montana. He graduated from Rudyard High School in 1960 and shortly thereafter joined the US Navy. He enjoyed his time traveling with his shipmates to various places at home and overseas during his time in the Navy until honorably discharged in 1964 and settling into Everett, WA.

He met and married Linda Seeber in 1964 having a son, Kevin in September of 1965. Two years later his daughter Jeri was born in April 1967.

He met and married Rose Mortenson in 1974 having a son, Arthur in June of 1976 after relocating to Idaho Falls, Idaho.

In 1987 Chuck moved back to the Seattle area where he met the love of his life, Darlene Flowers marrying in August of 1990. They had 30 wonderful years together when Darlene passed in November of 2020.

Chuck enjoyed being a software engineer since the early days of the computer on up to retirement in 2012. After retirement he took a job driving a bus for the seniors at Spiritwood, where he would ultimately be a resident himself. During his leisure time he enjoyed traveling with and watching his wife Darlene sing, nights out at Seattle Symphony, golf and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife Darlene; son Kevin; parents Isaac and Doris; brother David; step-son Mike Lindsey (Kari) and various other family and friends. He leaves behind his daughter Jeri (Dennis); son Arthur; step-son Rick Lindsey (Cindy); step-son Gary Lindsey (Erika); sister Iris Buck; nephews, nieces, cousins; grandchildren and great-grandchildren of whom he absolutely adored and loved so much. Also included are many loving extended family members including those from Norway and lifelong friends Ed & Janice Hahn.