Charles "Chuck" Bland, 83, passed away February 12, 2016 in Lancaster, California. Charles is pre-deceased by his first wife, Dona Mae Bland, survived by his wife, Theresa Bronson Bland, son William Bland, daughter Vanessa Schwartz, and grandchildren, Samantha Schwartz and Reece Schwartz, as well as 27 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Charles was born in Chicago, Illinois, graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Charles spent his career in sales, earning several awards for exemplary performance. The family will have a private memorial at Eternal Valley Memorial Park.