Chuck and I began our careers together over forty years ago.  As you can imagine, we experienced and adapted to scores of changes along the way, both personal and technological.  He enjoyed the challenge of experimenting and implementing new technologies even when the process was difficult or grueling. He "loved it when a plan came together." He was a good listener and always made time to assist others. He did have opinions and enjoyed hearing others' perspectives and debating potential solutions. Occasionally, we spoke philosophically about our past, present, or future journeys in life.  Like most of us, he didn't always get his way or agree with every decision.  Chuck was very loyal and committed to whatever served the best interests of the company and its people, even if it meant more work for him. l will always remember the banter, wit, and sarcasm bandied about that helped us move ahead even under difficult circumstances. 

So, thank you one last time, Mr Watts, for your commitment, leadership, and contributions to our business and the team.  Also, thanks for many decades of friendship.  

Thank you, Heidi and Luke, for sharing Chuck with his work family. So sorry he didn’t have more time with you.

Mr. Chuck, 

It was an honor to work with you, sir.  

Rest in peace.

Sincerely, 

Oscar Veloz

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. 
We are sending prayers and love. Woyma family.

Getting close to final exams for the quarter.  Time to crack the books.

I met Chuck in ‘76, living next door to him in our dorm at OSU; we were roommates together for three years.  Chuck was always fun to talk with, because he was a good listener with a great sense of humor.  He always had an opinion on anything, was sharp enough to defend that opinion, yet was always willing to concede good points made by others.  Everyone liked Chuck.

Chuck was very much into the music of the day.  We saw some good concerts and together would listen carefully whenever a new album by one of our faves was released … and we’d talk about it.  Being college students of that day and being that age, Chuck could be relied on to be your wingman if you were heading to High Street.  A stand up guy, and we all valued that.  He stood up for me when my wife and I got married.  

There developed a very close-knit group of friends that grew from our apartment days on W Lane Avenue, and once college was over and we all built our new lives, we wouldn’t see each other often enough.  But when we did get together, the old Chuck was front and center.  I’ll miss his quick smile, his wit, his interest in others.  Chuck was a good man, a great friend whose memory will remain with me.

Heidi , family & friends: So sorry for your loss. Hugs to all.

To all of Chuck's family, my deepest condolences on his passing. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Chuck for over 20 years. His quick smile and wit will be missed. May God lay his comforting hand upon you during this difficult time.

My memories of Chuck are not made up of big moments or long conversations. They are in the little things I noticed and came to appreciate over the years.
In the last few years, I noticed that his hugs became stronger and more intentional, the kind of hug where you knew he meant it. Chuck was also never ashamed to give you a smooch on the cheek. He showed affection in a way that was simple and genuine.
Chuck was proud of me and always happy to hear about the things I was doing. I would often ask Derek, “Did you tell your dad?” about something good that had happened at work. I just wanted Chuck to know and be proud of me, because his opinion meant a lot. It meant more to me than he probably realized.
Some of my favorite memories of Chuck are from our wedding. My dad and Chuck spent part of the day arguing about who Alaska should belong to, while my friend kept translating back and forth between them. Now that both of them are gone, I like to imagine they can finally continue that argument wherever they are, without a translator. 
I will also never forget Chuck dancing to “Billie Jean” at our wedding, or singing “Hooked on a Feeling” at Christmas. I had never thought much about that song before, but after hearing Chuck sing it, it became a song I love because it reminds me of him.
I will always remember his love for cherry pie. And I will especially remember last Father’s Day, when we made him burgers that were, quite honestly, the worst burgers known to mankind. Chuck didn’t say a word. He just ate them. He wasn’t going to hurt your feelings over a bad burger. He was just happy to be there spending time with his family.
And above all, I will always be thankful for his son. Chuck gave me the gift of Derek, and through Derek, a life and a family that I am so grateful for. For that, I will forever be thankful to Chuck.

RIP Chucky. No disrespect, I've always.called him that since we were kids
 We were pretty close, didn' t get to know Jeff that much. When they came down one time his grandpa to hm, Kevin my brother Paul and me to the old Crooksville Resi and we caught about 50 or so crappies and had a ball until we got home and his grandpa cleaned a couple and then we had to clean the rest and half way through we decided it wasn't all that much fun. 
Jerome & Pegi I belive the German girl in Kevin's book. Ha Ha don't think he even knew it. Wish we would have kept in touch better

Uncle Chuck was a foundational memory in my childhood. He always wanted to know how my cross country & track races went every weekend. Ohio State vs M*ch*gan football games at the Watts' house every year. His room where he would escape the chaos of kids listening to music and so much more. As the years rolled and I moved to Milwaukee and then Colorado Uncle Chuck was in my mind & heart more than he likely knew. Though dying is a part of living, my heart aches for my cousins & his family. The world lost a great man. Sending my love, prayers, thoughts. May my dad be there to welcome Chuck with open arms and a friendly face. Love you all.

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Charles "Chuck" A Watts

November 29, 1957 – September 30, 2026

Halteman Fett & Dyer Funeral Home

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