CHARLES "Chuck" L. WHELAN, age 69, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020. He was born on January 11,1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Charles A. and Dorothy (nee Threadway) Whelan. He married the love of his life, Ruth Mason on April 13, 1974 in Hobart, Indiana. Charles was a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He retired from Bethlehem Steel as a Crane Operator and was a member of Deep River Church of Christ. He was a loving man who loved to talk and never met a stranger. Chuck was an avid Raiders, Nascar and Cubs fan and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 46 yrs., Ruth Whelan; three sons, Sean (Debbie) Whelan, Scott (Amy) Witham, Kirt Witham; six grandchildren, Stefen, Macey, Sydney, Evan, Brionna and Logan; sister, Karen (John) Novina, numerous  nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Scott and Mason Witham, and his parents Charles and Dorothy Whelan.

In lieu of flowers donations to Chuck's family would be appreciated.

A celebration of Chuck's life will be held on October 24, 2020 at American Legion Post 502, 429 W. 750 N., South Haven, IN at 12:00 p.m. noon. Cremation was entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.