Charles "Chuck" Jennings, 82, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away in peace at his home of Silverton on Sunday, September 23, 2012, with his loving wife and companion Patricia by his side. He was born February 25, 1930 at Butte, Montana; Chuck was the son of Harry and Anja (Koponen) Jennings.
Chuck was an iconic figure in the Silver Valley, mentoring and leading hundreds of miners at many of the local mines, having retired from the Lucky Friday. He lived his life with vigor and a dedication to hard work and even harder play.
Chuck spent many years serving his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. After returning stateside, he began mining back in his home state of Montana. He embraced his life as a miner with vigor. Tough, Dedicated and passionate about his work, Chuck was as good a miner that could be found. As a shift boss, he trained and mentored many young men who are still mining in our Silver Valley today. Hardened as the ore he produced, there was also a tender and gentle side to Chuck as well. And no one knew Chuck's generous and loving side as much as his wife and companion of forty-one years Patricia Jennings. Chuck and Patricia moved from Butte, Montana in 1973 and started their new life and family in Mullan. Chuck's generosity extended beyond his family though; he was well known as a leader in the community, serving as a member and coach of the Mullan Little League. In fact, at the age of 83, Chuck pitched an inning of local co-ed softball! Chuck loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pinochle, carpentry, drawing, fishing and hunting. Chuck loved to boast of catching more bass out of Rose Lake than could be counted and shot many monster elk- but we know he could spin a good story too.
Chuck is survived by his wife Patricia Jennings of the family home of Silverton; eight children Marlon (Tanya) Allmer of Pinehurst, Idaho, Shawn (Mike) Markus of Rose Lake, Idaho, Connie (Mike) Nesvacil of Whitefish, Montana, Greg (LuJean) Allmer of Silverton, Idaho, Charles Louie Jennings, Daniel Joseph Jennings, Coleen Ann Reed and Arthur George Jennings; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Poucher of Helena, Montana and Maryann Haney of Butte, Montana; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, one son David Schaff, one sister Delores H. Jennings-Collier and one brother Richard Jennings.
Cremation was held
Chuck was an iconic figure in the Silver Valley, mentoring and leading hundreds of miners at many of the local mines, having retired from the Lucky Friday. He lived his life with vigor and a dedication to hard work and even harder play.
Chuck spent many years serving his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. After returning stateside, he began mining back in his home state of Montana. He embraced his life as a miner with vigor. Tough, Dedicated and passionate about his work, Chuck was as good a miner that could be found. As a shift boss, he trained and mentored many young men who are still mining in our Silver Valley today. Hardened as the ore he produced, there was also a tender and gentle side to Chuck as well. And no one knew Chuck's generous and loving side as much as his wife and companion of forty-one years Patricia Jennings. Chuck and Patricia moved from Butte, Montana in 1973 and started their new life and family in Mullan. Chuck's generosity extended beyond his family though; he was well known as a leader in the community, serving as a member and coach of the Mullan Little League. In fact, at the age of 83, Chuck pitched an inning of local co-ed softball! Chuck loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pinochle, carpentry, drawing, fishing and hunting. Chuck loved to boast of catching more bass out of Rose Lake than could be counted and shot many monster elk- but we know he could spin a good story too.
Chuck is survived by his wife Patricia Jennings of the family home of Silverton; eight children Marlon (Tanya) Allmer of Pinehurst, Idaho, Shawn (Mike) Markus of Rose Lake, Idaho, Connie (Mike) Nesvacil of Whitefish, Montana, Greg (LuJean) Allmer of Silverton, Idaho, Charles Louie Jennings, Daniel Joseph Jennings, Coleen Ann Reed and Arthur George Jennings; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Poucher of Helena, Montana and Maryann Haney of Butte, Montana; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, one son David Schaff, one sister Delores H. Jennings-Collier and one brother Richard Jennings.
Cremation was held
Charles "Chuck" Jennings, 82, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away in peace at his home of Silverton on Sunday, September 23, 2012, with his loving wife and companion Patricia by his side. He was born February 25, 1930 at Butte, Montana; Chuck was the son of Harry and Anja (Koponen) Jennings.
Chuck was an iconic figure in the Silver Valley, mentoring and leading hundreds of miners at many of the local mines, having retired from the Lucky Friday. He lived his life with vigor and a dedication to hard work and even harder play.
Chuck spent many years serving his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. After returning stateside, he began mining back in his home state of Montana. He embraced his life as a miner with vigor. Tough, Dedicated and passionate about his work, Chuck was as good a miner that could be found. As a shift boss, he trained and mentored many young men who are still mining in our Silver Valley today. Hardened as the ore he produced, there was also a tender and gentle side to Chuck as well. And no one knew Chuck's generous and loving side as much as his wife and companion of forty-one years Patricia Jennings. Chuck and Patricia moved from Butte, Montana in 1973 and started their new life and family in Mullan. Chuck's generosity extended beyond his family though; he was well known as a leader in the community, serving as a member and coach of the Mullan Little League. In fact, at the age of 83, Chuck pitched an inning of local co-ed softball! Chuck loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pinochle, carpentry, drawing, fishing and hunting. Chuck loved to boast of catching more bass out of Rose Lake than could be counted and shot many monster elk- but we know he could spin a good story too.
Chuck is survived by his wife Patricia Jennings of the family home of Silverton; eight children Marlon (Tanya) Allmer of Pinehurst, Idaho, Shawn (Mike) Markus of Rose Lake, Idaho, Connie (Mike) Nesvacil of Whitefish, Montana, Greg (LuJean) Allmer of Silverton, Idaho, Charles Louie Jennings, Daniel Joseph Jennings, Coleen Ann Reed and Arthur George Jennings; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Poucher of Helena, Montana and Maryann Haney of Butte, Montana; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, one son David Schaff, one sister Delores H. Jennings-Collier and one brother Richard Jennings.
Cremation was held
Chuck was an iconic figure in the Silver Valley, mentoring and leading hundreds of miners at many of the local mines, having retired from the Lucky Friday. He lived his life with vigor and a dedication to hard work and even harder play.
Chuck spent many years serving his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. After returning stateside, he began mining back in his home state of Montana. He embraced his life as a miner with vigor. Tough, Dedicated and passionate about his work, Chuck was as good a miner that could be found. As a shift boss, he trained and mentored many young men who are still mining in our Silver Valley today. Hardened as the ore he produced, there was also a tender and gentle side to Chuck as well. And no one knew Chuck's generous and loving side as much as his wife and companion of forty-one years Patricia Jennings. Chuck and Patricia moved from Butte, Montana in 1973 and started their new life and family in Mullan. Chuck's generosity extended beyond his family though; he was well known as a leader in the community, serving as a member and coach of the Mullan Little League. In fact, at the age of 83, Chuck pitched an inning of local co-ed softball! Chuck loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pinochle, carpentry, drawing, fishing and hunting. Chuck loved to boast of catching more bass out of Rose Lake than could be counted and shot many monster elk- but we know he could spin a good story too.
Chuck is survived by his wife Patricia Jennings of the family home of Silverton; eight children Marlon (Tanya) Allmer of Pinehurst, Idaho, Shawn (Mike) Markus of Rose Lake, Idaho, Connie (Mike) Nesvacil of Whitefish, Montana, Greg (LuJean) Allmer of Silverton, Idaho, Charles Louie Jennings, Daniel Joseph Jennings, Coleen Ann Reed and Arthur George Jennings; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Poucher of Helena, Montana and Maryann Haney of Butte, Montana; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, one son David Schaff, one sister Delores H. Jennings-Collier and one brother Richard Jennings.
Cremation was held
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