Charles V. (Chuck) Leach, 63, of Maroa, IL passed away Tuesday April 24, 2018 in his home with his family by his side.

 

Chuck was born December 28, 1954 in Decatur, IL son of Charles E. and Juanita LaThorne (Willis) Leach. He married Tina Ferrill April 6, 1974 and they have a son, Charles Ross, Maroa, IL.

 

Chuck was a life long resident of Maroa, an outstanding athlete and a 1973 graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School. He was a die hard Cubs fan and an avid outdoorsman. Chuck was a member of Maroa Masonic Lodge #454, Scottish Rite of Springfield and Ansar Shrine. 

 

Chuck was employed at Wagner Casting for 32 years and was currently employed at Carry Transit in Decatur, IL.

 

He leaves behind his wife Tina and son Charlie both of Maroa. Sisters Beverly Leimbach of Clinton, and Belinda Stiles of DeWitt. He will be missed by many in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and LaThorne, in-laws Ross and Dorothy. Brother and sister-in-law Teri and Tom Hogan. Brothers-in-law William R. Leimbach and Jerry Lee Stiles.

 

Per Chuck’s request, no services will be accorded. Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.

 

Memorials can be made to Maroa-Forsyth Athletic Department or Macon County Humane Society.