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Charles R. “Chuck” Marshall - 1930 — 2022

Chuck Marshall of Sisters passed away in his home on Friday, December 2. He was 92 years old. He leaves behind many dear friends in Sisters, where he and his late wife, Peggy, had lived since 1990. Peggy passed away in January 2017.

Chuck was born in April, 1930 in Portland, the first-born child of Charles W. Marshall and Gertrude M. Marshall. He attended Lincoln High School and Benson Tech, both in Portland.

He met and married Peggy Camp, on January 19, 1951. She was a receptionist at a Nash car dealership where he worked.

Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served during the Korean War until he was discharged and came back to Portland in 1955. He was in the Air Force Reserves for over 20 years and also worked for the Oregon Air National Guard, the Portland Airbase, until he retired in April 1989.

He and Peggy moved to Sisters shortly after he retired.

As a veteran, Chuck was a proud member of the Band of Brothers in Sisters. He was also a member of the American Legion and attended Sisters Community Church.

He was a patriotic American who loved his family, his friends, and our country. He always enjoyed the company of his many veteran friends.

Chuck is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Marshall of Washougal, Washington; and daughters Becky Buckelew of Bakersfield, California, and Patty Crechriou of Gazelle, California; their spouses; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; also a sister, Donna O’Brien of Beaverton.

Interment will be with his beloved wife, Peggy, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial services are pending.

 

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