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Chuck J. La Beause Sr., 66, of Bangor and formerly of Sparta, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. He was born on July 14, 1956 in Sparta to Albert and Sharon (Tripp) La Beause. He grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School.
Chuck served in the US Army from 1977 until 1983 and was stationed in Germany and Alabama. After the service, he lived in Sparta. He coached little league baseball, drove semi truck for Dutch Mill Trucking, worked at Kenworthy’s Truck and Auto Repair, and volunteered with Erv’s Sparta Fire Department. He enjoyed his woodworking.
Chuck is survived by his children, Benito (Carrie) Cerda-Reyes of Sparta, Michael (Kari) Cerda-Reyes of Sparta, Jason Cerda-Reyes of Duluth, MN, Casey (Jeff) Streams-Mayfield of Cave Spring, GA, Joe La Beause of Sparta, Christopher (Julia) La Beause of Ft Riley, KS, Courtney (Ashley) La Beause of Wilton, and Clinton La Beause of Clarksville, TN; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Cheryl Hornett, David La Beause, Andy Driscoll, Angela Driscoll, Shana McGowan; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Marcy La Beause in 2021.
A celebration of life will be held from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Club Oasis, Sparta. Full military honors, provided by VFW Post 2112 and American Legion Post 100 of Sparta, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at Club Oasis.
Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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