Charles Elder

Crystal Lake, Illinois,Charles Leo Elder, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, April 1, 2011, at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, with his family and friends at his side. He was born into this world December 22, 1941, to the late Charles and Margaret (nee Scurrah) Elder. He married Gloria Eckstrom on December 23, 1967, in Dolton. Chuck graduated from Manual High School in Peoria, served with the United States Navy in Memphis, Tennessee, and earned a BS degree in education from Illinois State University in 1967. He earned a MS degree in education in 1972 from the University of Illinois. Chuck taught English and coached at Potomac High School, Momence High School, and finally at Crete-Monee High School. He enjoyed reading mystery novels, doing crossword puzzles, traveling with friends, and being a member of AKF Martial Arts Academy in Crystal Lake. Chuck was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake. In addition to his beloved wife, Gloria, he is survived by his sons, Rhett William and Scott Adam (Jennifer) Elder; and grandchildren, Taylor Grace and Payton Alexis Elder, and a third expected grandchild. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake, on Tuesday, April 5, from 7-9 p.m. An additional visitation will be held Wednesday, April 6, from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral at 12 noon, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 932 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Burial will follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park, 8012 Ridgefield Rd., Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chuck?s name may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

---