Charles E. Hollenback, 80, of Roann, Indiana, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 8:12 am, Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born March 14, 1936 in Huntington County, Indiana to Charles J. and Rita (Lange) Hollenback.
Chuck married Colleen K. DePoy in Wabash, on December 30, 1956. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash in 1997 after 42 years. He was a member of Roann United Methodist Church, Wabash Moose Lodge, and a 50 year member of the Gilead/Macy Masonic Lodge. Chuck loved fishing, hunting, going to garage sales, auctions, gardening, scuba diving, metal detecting, camping, and especially being with his family. He was involved with the youth in the community serving as a former Cub and Boy Scout leader and coached his son’s baseball team.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen K. Hollenback of Roann, three children, Cindy (Ernie) Holycross of Danville, Illinois, Cheryol (Tom) Crull of Roann, and Clay (Dr. Tracey Littrell) Hollenback of Wilton, Iowa; four grandchildren, Dana (Donnie) Perry of Danville, Chad (Megan) Haupert of Fort Worth, Texas, Garrett Hollenback and Reid Hollenback, both of Wilton; one step granddaughter, Daphne Holycross of Roann; great-grandson, Grayson Haupert of Fort Worth, and 5 step great grandchildren; three brothers, David Hollenback of Roann, Robert Hollenback and Ed Hollenback, both of Wabash, six sisters, Ruby Herrell of Missouri, Pauline (John) Brane of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary Ellen Morris of North Manchester, Indiana, Carolyn Jo Hollenback of Markle, Indiana, Ann Koch of Wabash, and Connie (Chuck) Dutton of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-granddaughter, Trisha Frank, and his brother, Richard Hollenback.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Roann United Methodist Church, with Pastor Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 2 – 7 pm, Monday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 335 S. Chippewa, Roann, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. There will be a Masonic Service at 7pm Monday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Roann United Methodist Church.
The memorial guest book for Chuck may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.