Charlie was born in Attica, Iowa, on July 19, 1925, the son of Charles Martin and Clara Amanda Whitlatch. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1942. He was a World War II Navy Veteran in service to his country from 1943 to 1945. On September 28, 1946, Charlie married Betty Somers. Charlie and Betty were happily married for over 58 years before Betty passed away on June 13th, 2005. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Hubbell Realty as a maintenance man for 32 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was always there for them.
Charlie is survived by his sons, David, Cliff, Alan and Hugh Whitlatch; daughter, Kayla (Andy) Vaskis; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Whitlatch; brother, Tony (Norma); brother-in-law, Van (Judy) Somers; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Walt; and siblings, Amos, Russell, Ramona and Elaine.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park Grace Fellowship Church, 832 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Charlie was born in Attica, Iowa, on July 19, 1925, the son of Charles Martin and Clara Amanda Whitlatch. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1942. He was a World War II Navy Veteran in service to his country from 1943 to 1945. On September 28, 1946, Charlie married Betty Somers. Charlie and Betty were happily married for over 58 years before Betty passed away on June 13th, 2005. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Hubbell Realty as a maintenance man for 32 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was always there for them.
Charlie is survived by his sons, David, Cliff, Alan and Hugh Whitlatch; daughter, Kayla (Andy) Vaskis; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Whitlatch; brother, Tony (Norma); brother-in-law, Van (Judy) Somers; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Walt; and siblings, Amos, Russell, Ramona and Elaine.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park Grace Fellowship Church, 832 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.
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