Storey, Charles Floyd

Charles Floyd Storey, 82, of Waterloo, formerly of Shellsburg, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in the Vinton Lutheran Home. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waterloo. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, Waterloo, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo.

Charles Floyd Storey was born to Henry and Della (Fosdick) Storey on May 6, 1929, in Boise, Idaho. On Oct. 17, 1949, Charles married Carol Virginia Walker in Manning, Iowa. Carol has preceded Charles in death on Dec. 16, 1984. He was united into marriage to Marie Krueger on Aug. 5, 1985. Charles was employed with Rath Packing for 27 years and the University of Northern Iowa for nine years before retiring, working as a supervisor in the power plants. In his spare time, he loved to make various pieces from woodworking. Charles enjoyed feeding the birds and other wild life, camping and all of his pets throughout the years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randy Storey; two brothers, John Storey as an infant, and Thomas Storey; and a sister, Ruth Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Marie “Krueger” Storey of Shellsburg; two sons, Charles (Karen) and Tim (Chris) Storey, both of Waterloo; and a daughter, Jackie DeHart of Cedar Falls.

As well as raising his own children, Charles also raised a nephew, Larry (Donna) Phillips; a niece, Ave (Don) Williams of Waterloo; and two sisters-in-law.

He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Published in The Gazette Jan. 24, 2012.