Charles Louis Shields, Sr., age 67, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born on March 9, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana to Gerald and Ruth Shields. He attended Gary Edison High School. Chuck retired after 39 years of working as a machinist for Georgia Pacific. He was interested in genealogy and enjoyed going to auctions, boating, water skiing, and taking the grandkids tubing. He will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Carolyn Shields; sons, Charles L. (Karen) Shields, David A. (Deborah) Shields , Samuel G. (Nyonda) Shields; daughter, Melissa A. (Chuck Custin) Shields; stepchildren, Dale (Karen) Burgess, Cheri VanderZee, Bryan Hokenson; grandchildren, Carlos, Mitch, and Lindsey Burgess, Kali and Brooke VanderZee, Charles and Steven Shields, Stephanie and William Shields, La Dawn Schneider, Logan Hokenson, Britne Ester, Camden and Nathan Custin; great grandchildren, Ava Curfman, Eli Bennett, Skye Shields; sister, Diane Garner; and several loving nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Ruth Shields. Memorial contributions in Chuck's name are preferred to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60674.

A funeral service for Chuck will take place Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, 10909 Randolph Street, Winfield/ Crown Point, IN 46307 with Pastor Gary Butler officiating. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery in Valparaiso. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 661-2600. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.