Charles R. Carpenter's Obituary
Charles R. Carpenter, 80, of Clinton, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Funeral Services will be 10:30am, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting his obituary at www.snellzornig.com
Charles Randall Carpenter was born on April 6, 1944 in Clinton, the son of Harry and Lucinda (Schmidt) Carpenter. He was a 1962 graduate of Clinton High School. He married Maribeth Morrissey on January 17, 1983 in Clinton.
Charles worked in construction for Union Local #43 for over 30 years retiring in 2006. He enjoyed riding his bike, walking his dogs, and attending his grandkids events.
Charles is survived by his wife: Maribeth of Clinton; three sons: Jason Carpenter, Nicholas (Cassie) Carpenter and Dustin Carpenter all of Clinton; four grandchildren with one on the way: Ethan, Alaina, Graysen, and Madyson; his siblings: Wanda Peters of Sabula, IA, Carlota Carpenter of Washington, DC, Janell (Larry) Ketelsen of Redfield, IA; and Kenneth (Roxann) Carpenter of Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Marcia.
Memorials can be made to the family.
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