Charles Franklin Stiffler, age 73, passed away on August 7, 2025. Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:30 am at Colfax Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will greet friends following the service at a luncheon at the Howard Street Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hydrocephalus Association. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The son of Franklin Marlowe and Donna Lee (Clymer) Stiffler, Chuck was born on July 21, 1952, in Iowa City, Iowa. He grew up on a farm between Colfax and Prairie City. Chuck graduated from Prairie City High School in 1970. He attended Iowa State University prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force in December 1972.

On May 19th 1973, Chuck married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Chardell Ingraham beginning a 52-year journey marked by love and shared adventure. Chuck spent his adult life proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant in 1993. Upon retiring from active duty, he served the Air Force as a civilian contractor for 20 years. Chuck retired in 2013. Starting in 2014, he loved wintering at their house in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

Chuck loved to travel. He and Chardell traveled many times to Ixtapa, Mexico with friends. He loved the beach, traveling in the area and fine dining. He enjoyed traveling to Disney World with family. Chuck especially loved the trips with the grandchildren experiencing the rides, food and seeing the smiles on their faces as they created memories together.

More than anything, Chuck cherished the company of his loved ones. His warm spirit and gentle heart will be deeply missed.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Chardell; son, Christopher (Kristen); grandchildren Everett, Evelyn, Emerson, Emmett and Ellamae. Sisters; Cindy Gardner, Nancy Lunn and Step-mother Joan Stiffler and many nieces and nephews.  Loved ones who preceded him in death include his parents; son, Carson; brother, Craig; and

brother-in-law Peter Gardner.