Charles, better known as Chuck by most, was born in El Paso, Texas on April 4th, 1949. As a child, he participated in the Boy Scouts, where he developed a love for camping and nature. He also played many instruments in the marching band at Burgess high school, graduating in 1967. In 1970, he and his first wife, Patricia gave birth to his first son, Patrick. In 1972 they relocated to Austin, and in 1978 he subsequently became a manager for Walgreens, managing a series of stores until 1990.
In 1983, Chuck and his second wife, Donna, moved to Wells Branch, near Austin, and welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Briana. In 1985, their son, Dane was born. Chuck was a devoted member of the local community and held positions on the neighborhood’s MUD board, neighborhood association, local Boy Scouts, and swim team. He helped develop the parks and recreation system and assisted in orchestrating many events that brought the community together. Whether he was overseeing the silent auction at the 4th of July, calling out the events at the Easter Egg Hunt, joining a children’s sing-a-long at the library, or serving faithfully each year as Santa at the homestead, Chuck was a constant friendly presence and supporter of the community he loved.
In 1994, Chuck graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Shortly thereafter, he began working for Dell computers as a systems analyst. At Dell, he worked to optimize hardware and software logistics around the world, and traveled internationally to Europe, Asia, and India to deploy projects he led. He went on to become a project and program manager and retired in 2018.
Chuck loved to sail his catamaran on Lake Travis, go on ski trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and California, and attend live music events with his children and friends. In retirement, he was able to spend time seeing his children and grandchildren across the country and at his beloved lake house.
Chuck was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Jean Walters, and granddaughter Harper Teller. He is survived by his sister, Dee Dee Logue; children, Patrick Walters, Briana Teller, and Dane Walters; grandchildren, Charlie Walters and Hazel Teller; niece, Jenifer Vine; nephew, Christopher Logue; and cousins, John and Michael Hubbard.
The family is thankful for all the outpourings of love and support. Due to safety concerns for gathering, no immediate services will be held. A memorial will be held in Chuck’s honor at some point in 2021.
Chuck was a huge advocate for many causes and in lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to any of the following:
Wells Branch Boy Scout Pack 140 (in memory of Chuck Walters):
https://www.bsacac.org/about/ways-to-give/memorials
March of Dimes:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/in-memory-of-chuck-walters/brianateller
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