Charles H. Garber, age 71, of Arkdale, Wisconsin left this earth on Monday, October 28, 2019.
A celebration of his life will be at Hope Lutheran Church in Milton on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Chuck was born November 12, 1947, in Janesville, Wisconsin to Albert and Margaret Garber. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1966. Chuck was drafted into the United States Army in 1968 and served as an MP in Vietnam with the only combat unit in history. He was honorably discharged in 1970.
Chuck married Karen M. Kienbaum on June 27, 1970, in Edgerton, Wisconsin. They moved to Adams County in the fall of 1992 and owned and operated the Petenwell Sports shop and General Store in Monroe Center for over 9 years. Family was everything to Chuck, he especially loved his grandchildren. He also loved playing cards (beating Karen in Hand & Foot), hunting, and fishing.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Margaret; grandson, Derek Garber; brothers-in-law, Keith Holtz, Jerry Ross, and nephew, Jonathan Dascher.
Survivors:
Wife: Karen Garber of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Son: Terry (Becca) Garber of Milton, Wisconsin
Son: Kenneth (Michelle) Garber of Milton, Wisconsin
Son: Larry (Missy) Garber of Milton, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Hannah, Chloe, and Holly
Step-Grandchildren: Kadelyn, Dalyn, and Justin
Brother: George (Pat) Garber of Milton, Wisconsin
Brother: Gerald (Christine) Garber of Janesville, Wisconsin
Sister: Bertha Holtz of Westfield, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Sharon (Donald) Christenson
Sister-in-law: Penny Ross
Brother-in-law: Terry (Amy) Kienbaum
Sister-in-law: Sue (Bruce) Holtz
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Karen, I just saw this. I’m so sorry to see this. Chuck was a great man and taught me much. You are all in my prayers.
Stu
To each member of the Garber family Ted and I send our love and prayers. There was no one quite like Chuck. I was saddened when I found I could not be with you.