After graduation, C.H. worked for the Coca-Cola Distributing Co. in Fremont until 1963. In 1964 he went to work for the Falstaff Beer Co. In 1968, he was hired by the city of Fremont to be a firefighter. He was a professional firefighter with the Fremont Fire Dept. until October of 1994. During this time, on his days off, he operated a professional lawn service. After retiring from the fire department in 1994, he worked for the Fremont City Park Dept. until September of 1999 when he fully retired.
In October of 2002, C.H. and his wife Sharon moved to Casa Grande, Arizona. There, he was active with their RV park Fire Dept. C.H. was a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, Fremont's Antique Tractor Club, and he had served on the board of the Village of Inglewood here.
On November 30, 1963, C.H. was married to Sharon Updike.
Survivors: wife - Sharon
sister - Rose Mary and husband John Terry of Canton, Michigan
brother - Lyle and wife Jan Grubb of Fremont
step-sister - Vicky Sayles of Omaha
mother-in-law - Betty Updike of Fremont
brother-in-law - Harold and wife Wilma Updike of Eudora, Kansas
11 nieces and nephews
21 great nieces and nephews
1 great, great niece
C.H. was preceded in death by his parents Loyd and Sophia, step-father Delmar Kinkade, father-in-law
Kenneth Updike, step-brother-in-law Delbert Sayles, and niece Barb Grubb.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday (June 9th, 2009) at the First United Methodist Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Ron Croom officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont today (Monday-June 8th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(13)
Roger & Nancy Enstrom
Fremont, NE Monday, June 15, 2009 Sharon, Please accept our condolences and sympathy. We were unable to attend the service for C.H. but wanted you to know you're in our thoughts. Roger always enjoyed visiting with him. You take care of yourself.Lee and Sue Maly
Fremont, NE Sunday, June 14, 2009 Sharon...Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. We were unable to attend the services and didn't have your address for mailing a card. These are tough times when you lose a loved one like that. Please take care and know that he was a good man. You have many wonderful memories to cherish and remember him by . Lee and SueMike & Janet Funk
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Just arrived home from a vacation in Ohio to see of CH's passing. So very very sorry to learn of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon. CH was a very good man... Mike & JanetKaren Simms
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Sharon, You have my sympathy. I wanted to tell you a story about how C.H. helped me. My daughter Susie had a seizure here at our home. I called the squad and they took us to the hospital. When we got to E.R., they wanted her to go to Children's Hospital. C.H. was our driver and he let me ride along with Susie to Omaha. He was steady and comforting and so very kind to us. He will always have a place in my heart. I can still picture him being as calm as I needed him to be. He was a good man. I am sorry. Sincerely, KarenTim and Vicki Emanuel
Morse Bluff, NE Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Sharon - So sorry to hear about CH - You guys had many wonderful years together. Enjoyed knowing both of you during the fire department days. Just know that you and your families are in our prayers.William G. Newman
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Sharon & all of CH's family, as all of you know that CH and I worked together for many years on the fire department and I was sadend to return home and find that CH had passed away. Know that I with you will miss him.Lila (Hochstetler) Wilson
Horton, ks Monday, June 8, 2009 Sharon and Lyle, So very sorry to hear about C.H.. You have my sympathy. Wanted to attend the services with Charlene Small and Jackie Pederson; however, had a conflict with the date. Not sure if you knew that my husband, Bill, passed away last Nov. 17th. After Bill's death, I understand more fully about the pain involved, even though I am a minister. May God give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. I will always remember C. H. and his wit and humor that he gave to all. God's Blessings, LilaLarry D Stratman
Fremont, Ne Monday, June 8, 2009 Sharon and Family My condolences to you and the rest of the family. I know it has been a struggle. From the US NAVY "FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS". LARRYAlan & Linda Steinbrink
Olathe, Ks Monday, June 8, 2009 Sharon, Lyle & Jan- With sincere sympathy, great love and forever memories. C.H. will truly be missed by all. I'm sorry we won't be able to be there this week, but several of us are hoping to be able to come up in a few weeks. We miss seeing you all so much and will truly miss C.H. We love you------------AlanCharlene Branch
Willis, Ks Monday, June 8, 2009 Sharon as you may have heard by now the Class of 59 and friends/relatives here in our area have started a one-time Firefighters School Scholarship in honor of CH at Horton High School. As soon as we have all the information of donors we will send that to you. I have heard a lot of stories from classmates about how they enjoyed CH during his years in Horton. You and the rest of CH's family are in our prayers. CharleneTracy, Kari (Potterf), Casey and Courtney Brown
Sa Antonio, Tx Monday, June 8, 2009 To Sharon and family, Sorry we couldn't make it to the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you. CH was always a riot to be around and we will miss him terribly.Margie (Stewart) Gore
Dalhart, Tx Saturday, June 6, 2009 I knew him form attending school in Horton, Ks. I am so sorry. Your family will be in my prayers.Todd D. Coffey
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 4, 2009 Sharon my deepest regards to you and the rest of the family. CH was a great friend and co-worker. He was like my dad or grandpa when I moved to Fremont and started at the Fire Department. He took me under his wing and tryed to keep me out of trouble as much as he could. I will miss him deeply and if you should need anything feel free to ask me.