Charles “Chuck” Kahl beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado on March 15, 2021 at the age of 83.
Chuck was born on February 7, 1938 to Herbert and Lavonne Kahl in Aruba. He was the younger of two brothers. After the start of WWII the family moved to Litchfield, IL where Chuck grew up and graduated High School in 1956. He went on to attend College at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho where he met and married the love of his life Julianne Mathews in 1960. After Joining the Army in 1959 Chuck and Julie resided in Albuquerque, NM where he excelled on the Army track team and competitive rifle team. While in the Army, Chuck learned to fly and upon the completion of his service duty, he was hired by United Airlines in 1963. He was stationed in Denver, CO where he and Julie started a family comprised of three daughters. The family moved to Loveland, CO in 1966 where they lived on the east side of Boyd Lake enjoying the bonds of a wonderful community where lifelong friendships were made. Chuck retired from United Airlines in 1998 as a Captain on the Boeing 747.
Chuck was very giving with his time as he was an active member of Mountain View United Presbyterian Church and a volunteer of the Colorado Civil Air Patrol. Chuck will be remembered as an avid sportsman where his love of fishing, hunting and camping facilitate many fond memories.
He is survived by his wife Julie, and Daughters Shelby Kahl, Charla Paoli (Ernie), and Bonnie Kahl (John), his grandchildren Jacey Paoli, Rorke Lee and Statham Lee, and honorary son Tim Cherry. He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Lavonne Kahl, and brother Herb Kahl.
In Lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Dementia Together at dementiatogether.org or the charity of choice. Memorial arrangements are pending.
