Charles "Chuck" Kelley's Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Kelley went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Chuck was born on September 1, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio. Chuck is predeceased by his parents, Frances and Charles, survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sue, his sister, Jan, his children, Kathy (Jay) and Chuck (Gina), and his grandchildren, Zachary, Laura, and Hannah.
Chuck was a graduate of West High, where he made life-long friends and tennis buddies. Chuck graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in electrical engineering. He was drafted and served two years in the Army during the Korean War. He then started his career as an electrical engineer with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.
Chuck earned his MBA and became an avid investor, loyally reading Barron’s every Saturday. He enjoyed tennis, skiing, and bridge. He appreciated living at the Renaissance Retirement community and made many good friends there. Chuck is a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, and his light will shine on in Heaven.
The family will have a Celebration of Life for Chuck at the Renaissance Retirement Campus on October 21, 2023, at 3:00 pm; 26376 John Rd. Olmsted Township, OH 44138.
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