More detail on this person: Charles E. "Chuck"
Schander, 73, of Winter Haven, Florida, died of
lung cancer April 8, 2014.
Born in Berwyn, Illinois on July 11, 1940 to the
late John and Winnie Schan-der, he was a veteran
of the United States Army and served in Vietnam as
a helicopter pilot. Chuck was a member of Christ
Community Church, active in Big Brothers and
volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He was a
wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather,
great grandfather and brother. He was loved by all
who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Chuck is survived by his wife Helen Schander, sons
Ted Schander (Dee); John Schander (Tammie);
stepson Ken Smith (Cheryl); eight grandchildren,
three great grandchildren, one sister, many nieces
and nephews and numerous friends he considered
as his extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April
26 at 10:00 A.M. at Christ Community Church,
1895 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven. In lieu of
flowers a donation may be made to Wounded
Warrior Project by calling 813-804-4096.
Published in Ledger from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2014
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