Charles D. (Chuck ) Altoft , age 81 of Delton, died Wednesday June 12, 2013 at his residence.
He was born May 8, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Alfred and Minnie (Johncock) Altoft. Chuck graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955 after 4 1/2 years of service.
Chuck married Shirley A. Jones on January 31, 1970. He retired from EW Bliss Company and K-Mart.
Chuck enjoyed fishing, golfing, spending time with his family, his pets and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Step-Mother Evelyn, siblings, Albert and Raymond Altoft, brother-in-law, Richard Bustance, daughter- in-law, Karen Altoft and grandson, Colin Altoft.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Altoft of Delton, sons, Timothy Altoft and David Carr, daughters, Diane Carr, Pamela Kornstadt, Kimberly Varney and Lynn (Daniel) Gilbert, several grandchildren, brother, Lester Altoft, sisters, Harriet, Mary, Viola, Alice, and Arlene, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice.
A special thanks to all the nurses and staff of Pennock Hospice for all of their help during this difficult time.
Visitation:
Friday 6pm-8pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Funeral Service:
Saturday June 15, 2013 @ 2:00pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Rev.Karen Hays-Satterfield
Interment:
Rutland Twp.Cemetery