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Charles A.
Charles A.
Moffatt "Chuck"
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Moffatt, Charles A. “Chuck”
Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, March 8, 2020 age 79 years. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Juskowski) for 55 years. Loving father of Coleen (Greg) Bird and Brian (Asia) Moffatt. Grandfather of Kamryn. Dear brother of Marolyn Kutz (Pete). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation Wednesday, March 18 at ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 6060 W. Loomis Road , Greendale from 9:30-10:45 am. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 am. Private entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Chuck was the proud founder of CAMCO Chemical in 1979.
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Chuck, missing you my friend.Raising a glass of Crown Royal Reserve to you!
So many memories, trips, Napa Valley and WI Club dinners. All great memories of a true gentleman. You are missed.
I know more about birds and wine since I’ve known you Chuck. You are a great man who loved life, a true gentleman and Andy and I have been blessed to have just known you. I will always think of you when I’m sitting on the kids patio watching them silly ducks which aren’t ducks but I forgot the name again. God Speed my friend. I will miss you.
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I could have not asked for a better Dad, mentor and friend. He taught me so much and was the most caring, loving, happy and selfless man I have known. His unfailing love for Mom, Coleen, myself and God is something I will always remember and aspire to as well. We could write so much about him but his selfless unending love are a part of everything he was and shared. We will miss him so very much. I love you Dad!
I’m missing my beloved Uncle today, but am enjoying great memories of big family gatherings with lots of jokes, teasing and good cheer. Also a few special fall hunting trips to the Post Office cottage, walking fire trails hunting grouse and small game, playing cards and generally just enjoying life. Always kind, always generous and a man who LOVED his family and friends. I’m so happy we had a great visit together on a snowy Sunday afternoon, Feb 8th. May the peace of our Lord wrap you in His comfort for evermore! Sincere condolences to Aunt Rita, Brian and Coleen. Love, Dan
My brother Chuck was always fascinated with fire. He started a few of his own at our home. Our dad decided to teach him a lesson about fire; as punishment, Chuck got the job of keeping our big old coal furnace running. This meant that Chuck would have to get up VERY EARLY each morning …school or not….and stoke the furnace….Of course the basement was cold and dark, He’d have to shovel the coal from the coal bin and then stick around until the furnace was really pumping before he could get ready for school or eat breakfast. Chuck soon got sick of this job and learned a valuable lesson…fire was dangerous but could also be functional! After this, we had no more recreational fires at the Moffatt house.
Brother Chuck also had a silly habit of rubbing his hands together really fast, especially when he got excited or was anticipating something good. We always knew when he had a good hand at sheepshead because he’d start the hand rubbing… Or maybe he was just trying to start a fire with friction. Chuck also always loved chemistry and would mess around with a chemistry set Mom and Dad got him for Christmas. This love of experimenting stayed with him his entire life. It actually became his profession and career….developing or modifying formulas for commercial cleaning supplies used in the food industry.
I recall clearly one evening in 1962, my brother Chuck woke me up around midnight more excited than I ever recall. He said, Sis, wake up. Wake up!” Then he sat down on the end of my bed and started talking….easy thing for him to do. He told me that he had just met the most fantastic girl at this YPC (Young People’s Christian) dance. He reported that she was a terrific dancer, attractive and had a great sense of humor. He talked and talked for over an hour; he already was madly in love. The girl he met was Rita Juskolski (sp?). They dated, then married and had a family. That evening he told me that he planned to give her everything she deserved, to do everything he could to make her happy since her childhood had been unhappy. Chuck’s life purpose became caring for and enjoying his family. He never waivered on this commitment. Chuck and Rita were married 55 years.
The last time I saw my brother was at Froedtert Hospital in early October, 2019. He was recovering from serious injuries following a fall two months earlier. He was so excited that day because son Brian had arranged to fly up from Florida with Rita for a visit and possible relocation back to the family home in Greendale. Though she was very tired from the flight and in a wheelchair at the time, Chuck looked lovingly at his bride of many years, Rita, then said to me, “She’s beautiful! She’s beautiful!” It was not just “new love” but also “true love” from the day they first met! Rita, Brian and Coleen, I am sorry that your valiant effort to return your dad to a quality life ended in disappointment. Chuck fought a long hard battle for recovery. He will be missed. Love….Sis
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I am so sad that due to extreme world circumstances we are not all able to be together at this special time to CELEBRATE the life of an amazing man…Husband, Father, Brother, friend and to me Uncle Chuck. I too was able to enjoy special visits with Uncle Chuck this winter and even though he was so physically challenged he remained himself…loving and caring about Aunt Rita and his children looking forward to being together.
My memories of Uncle Chuck are mostly large family gatherings where he would always offer a big smile, joke, hug, and general fun. His dedication to his family, friends and church community was always evident. It feels like the end of an era where families lived and played closely together.
Aunt Rita, Coleen, Brian: May you find peace and comfort in the Love and memories.