Charles Charlie C. Staats

Charles C. "Charlie" Staats, 84, of Bloomington passed away Monday February 14, 2011 at Meadowood Health Pavilion. He was born to the late Claude A. and Gladys (Crum) Staats on September 15, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He was a retired Bloomington Police Officer and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Bloomington Elks Club and the American Legion in Bloomington. He was a graduate of University High School class of 1944 and a Veteran of the US Navy during WWII. He also retired from Bank One as a Security Guard.

He is survived by a Son: Charles R. "Chig" Staats of Bloomington, a Daughter & her husband: Sally (Staats) & Peter Link also of Bloomington, a granddaughter & her husband: Amy (Link) & Ross Chitwood of Bloomington also a Grandson: Billy Link of Bloomington, a Great Granddaughter: Evelyn Chitwood of Bloomington and a soon to be born Great Grandson: Nathan Chitwood, a Brother: Robert E. Staats of Bloomington, and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, His Wife: Evelyn Staats in 2001 and a daughter Claudia Jean Staats.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday February 16th at the Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. The Service will be held on Thursday February 17 at 11:00 AM at the Mortuary with burial following at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Meadowood Health Pavilion or to Hospice of Bloomington Hospital.

There will be a Graveside Military service conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.deremiahfryemortuary.com