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With great sadness, we share that Charles Gonzalez, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Chuck was the heart of our family, steady and full of quiet strength. He was married to Dolly for 62 years, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories. Chuck is preceded in death by Florence “Dolly” Gonzalez. He was a proud father to 5 children: Chuck (Sandy), Doreen (Kerry), Joyce (Michael), Tammy, and Michele (Tim). He was an adoring grandfather to 11 grandchildren: Charles III (Alicia), Michael (Jayme), Nicolas (Kristine), Noelle (Scott), Amber (Sinisa), James Jr., Kyle, Cameron (Samantha), Kolin, Connor, and Alexander. Chuck was also proud of his 16 great grandchildren: Anthony, Rilyn, Kade, Zoe, Owen, Leo, Liam, Kinsley, Logan, Katie Mae, Kyle Jr., Cameron Jr., Lawson, Giselle, Kayden and Hank, and his beloved dog, Wendy. His family was everything to him, and he showed his love through helping and guiding his family, fixing what was broken, showing up when it mattered most, and always making sure we knew we were loved. He enjoyed photography, dancing, music, cooking his favorite Mexican dishes, and his avid love of Dobermans (Wendy). He found so much pleasure in cooking for his wife and family. Chuck was a proud steelworker at Inland Steel for over 35 years. As Chairman of Community Services for Local 1010, he was an advocate for his fellow steelworkers and the less fortunate. Serving as a 3rd Degree for the Knights of Columbus, Chuck's faith deepened, and he was able to assist families and communities. He and Dolly loved supporting the efforts and building community with fellow knights. He was a third-degree black belt and an expert martial artist. At his dojo, Calumet Judo & Karate, he served as sensei to his 5 children and many others bringing the families from Hammond, IN together to learn the art and to become a part of his passion for art. Those who knew him will be forever impacted by his dedication and determination in all he did. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the family who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Memory Lane Funeral Home 6305 W. Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point, IN 46307. Funeral Mass will be directly at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels 1 W Wilhelm St, Schererville, IN 46375. Burial will follow at Memory Lane.

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Charles Gonzalez Sr.

August 1, 1942 - June 5, 2025