SFC Charles Libbey, US Army Retired, 93, passed away on April 28. He had been a Colorado Springs resident since 1964. Charles (Chuck) was born on February 13, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts. Chuck joined the army in 1944 at the age of 16 serving as a combat infantryman and military policeman. He retired from the US Army in 1964, completing tours in World War II and Korea, with 2 campaign stars in the Philippine Islands and the first 6 campaign stars in Korea. Chuck was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge Award, Bronze Star, 2nd award with “V” device for valor, 2 Purple Hearts (Korea), and a commendation medal with “V” device for valor while serving with the military police. Chuck served 2 assignments in Germany and one in Bordeaux where he met the love of his life, Henriette. After retirement from the army in 1964, Chuck attended El Paso Community College where he earned a degree in police science. He served 9 years as a deputy sheriff and 17 years as a security guard at Pikes Peak National Bank and 5 years with Pinkerton Security.
Chuck is survived by his son, Patrick, and 3 daughters, Kathy, Gina and Angela, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mary Libbey, his wife Henriette and his daughter Michele. Chuck will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Chuck will be buried with a private funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church in Pueblo and a military burial service at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
