Charles R. “Chuck” McDonald

Charles R. “Chuck” McDonald passed away on Tuesday from complications resulting from a fall.

Chuck was born on May 11, 1936, and was a son of the late Harold McDonald and the late Thelma Milheim McDonald.

After leaving the U.S. Navy in 1957, he worked at Armco for four years until he was able to join the Butler City Fire Department, which was his life's passion. Chuck served for 23 years and attained the rank of captain before retiring from the fire department in 1986.

He remained active in the fire community and could be seen helping at many of the local fires for years after his retirement.

He served as a PTA president, Sunday school teacher, church deacon, and president of the Beaver County Fireman's Association.

He loved his family and was actively involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Chuck's favorite pastimes included attending Southern gospel concerts, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, going to yard sales and hosting picnics for friends at Slippery Rock Campground.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Judith Moran McDonald of Butler, whom he married on June 10, 1961.

Other survivors include his daughter, Denise McDonald Kremmel of Cranberry and her husband, Bruce; his daughter, Rene McDonald Fizer and her husband, Col. Ron Fizer U.S. Army retired, of Springfield, Va.; and his son, Timothy McDonald and his wife, Judy, of Dry Fork, Va.

He leaves behind his grandchildren, Ed and Rachel Kremmel, Megan Yeo, and Lauren McDonald.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

MCDONALD — Friends of Charles R. “Chuck” McDonald, who died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, will be received from 3 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, with the Rev. Dr. Dennis L. Krajacic officiating.Officers and members of American Legion Post 117 Butler, American Legion Post 778 Lyndora, and VFW Post 249 Butler will conduct military honors at the church.Private burial will take place in the Lillyville Church of God Cemetery in Ellwood City.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company, 102 Mahood Road, Butler, PA 16001.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.