Memorial
Chuck Sessions, 94, U.S. WWII army air corp veteran, passed away September 14, 2017.
Chuck was born on June 5, 1923 in Rutland, Vermont. He graduated from Pittsfield, MA high school, where he was on the ski and hockey teams, and from Iowa Wesleyan College, where he graduated Cum Laude. He was the Corporate Training Manager at Allied Mills, Inc. followed by VP for Operations at Vigortone Feed.
Chuck was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend. He thoroughly enjoyed being with his family and his involvement in the 8th Air Force Fraternal Society, 490th Bomb Group, Mended Hearts, Kiva and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids for 37 years. Chuck loved working in the yard, making beautiful furniture for his kids and helping them out with home projects like building decks, painting and working on cars. We will miss him dearly.
Survivors include his wife Frances Sessions, son Ward, daughters Jo (Fran) Castro, Barb (Tom) Stone, Becky (Rick) Sitz, grandchildren Chris, Alisa, Brady, Beth, Katie, Megan, Sam, Tom, Andy and great granddaughter Kaylee.
He was preceded in death by father Gordon, mother Elizabeth, sister Mary, and first wife Doris Sessions.
Visitation will be Monday, September 18 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids followed by a private graveside service.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 310 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids, 52401.