Obituary of Charles Ewing

Charles Richard Ewing, Sr. Age 88. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Lakewood Nursing & Rehab Center. Born November 4, 1926 in LaSalle, IL to Margaret (nee Jones) and Leonard Ewing. An active member of the U.S. Power Squadron since 1980 and past Commander 1984-1985. Also had a U.S. Coast Guard license to operate or navigate vessels on U.S. waters. A veteran of the Navy in WWII, he joined the National Guard and then honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1955. Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after 37 years of service. He never lost his love of the sea and spent many years boating on Lake Michigan. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Delores (nee Kochevar); children, Charles R., Jr., David J. (Jeannie), Paul A., William K. (Joyce), Daniel S., Elizabeth L. (Ricky) Abell, Cheryl A. (Richard) Rogowski and Michael D. Hanko; grandchildren, Jessica, Chrissy, David, Joseph, R.C., Jared, Devin, Michael, Stephanie and Kris; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his faithful companions, Sweetie and Moose. Preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Lester K. Reid; sisters, Leslie K. Reid and Joan Sault; and his first wife, Lois M. (nee Rettko). Funeral Services for Charles R. Ewing, Sr. will be Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com