Charles Ashley "Chuck" Pitkin

Charles A. “Chuck” Pitkin, 58, of Callaway, Nebraska, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born May 22, 1950, at Callaway, Nebraska, to Charles John and Mildred Anna (Lange) Pitkin. Chuck attended elementary school at West Cottonwood District #254, graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1968 and then went on to further his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, graduating in 1970. After college he returned to Callaway where he worked construction as a carpenter and then in the 1970’s, went back to his love of farming. He raised Black Angus cattle and Targhee sheep, especially enjoying raising his angus bulls. Chuck was a man of many talents and could fix anything and in his spare time enjoyed hunting. His first marriage blessed him with three children; Charlie, Katie and Emily. He met the love of his life in December of 2006, Gayle (Fripp) Evens, and they were married July 7, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Callaway. His marriage to Gayle brought her three children into the family; Peter, Maria and Timothy. Chuck was always very active in the Methodist Church, his love of the Lord and love of children led him to teach Sunday school and Jr. High youth group. He was also an active member of the Emmaus community. Chuck loved being with his family and will be so very missed. Survivors include his wife: Gayle Pitkin of Callaway, Nebraska His mother: Mildred Pitkin of Callaway, Nebraska His children: Charlie Pitkin of Chadron, Nebraska Katie & Emily Pitkin of Fairbury, Nebraska Gayle’s children: Peter Evens of Aptos, California Maria Evens of Newman, California Timothy (Susanna) Evens of Seattle, Washington and six step-grandchildren One brother: Ken (Jill) Pitkin of Callaway, Nebraska and nephews, Ryan & Chad Pitkin Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles and sister, Beverly Funeral Services will be Friday, April 3, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, Nebraska with Pastor Jerry Schwarz officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 2, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.