Charles Patrick “Chuck” Egan, 93, of Lafayette passed away at 6:32 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette.
He was born March 24, 1925 in Kentland to the late James and Calla Lee (McCartney) Egan.
Chuck married Cecilia Vogel on May 2, 1953, she preceded him in death in January of 2000.
After serving in the United States Navy, Chuck was employed by the Journal & Courier for a time before starting a septic business in Goodland prior to moving to Colorado in 1968. While living in Colorado he worked for the Loveland Reporter Herald newspaper, The Great Western Sugar Company, and various construction positions. After retiring he returned to Indiana in 2004.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral of Lafayette, Indiana and St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church of Loveland, Colorado.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking , working jigsaw puzzles and spending time with his family.
Surviving Chuck are his companion, Bea Alexander of Lafayette, children, Karen Kormondy (David), Marcia Schade, Margaret McMahon (Joe), and Brian Egan all of Loveland, CO, Kyle Egan of Fort Collins, CO, Kevin Egan (Kathy) of Frisco, TX, Bonnie Pfister of Indianapolis, Mary Alexander-Conte (Joe), and Karen Carter (Rick) both of West Lafayette and Gary Alexander (Marcia) of LaPorte. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary Cathedral at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 with Fr. Dominic Petan officiating. Entombment will take place in Loveland, Colorado.