Charles Leslie Harvey

Charles “Chuck” L. Harvey, 85, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO surrounded by his children.

Chuck was born February 12, 1939 to Leslie and Mildred Thorington Harvey in Romeo,Michigan. As a young man Chuck sold ice to local families for their Icebox before the development of refrigeration. He later worked as a pin setter for the local bowling alley.

Chuck was united in marriage to Sally Rainier on August 20, 1960 in Romeo Michigan. They were blessed with three children Mike, Christy and Todd.

Prior to joining the military, Chuck obtained a bachelor’s degree in marketing at Western Michigan University. Chuck served as a Captain in the US Army Quartermasters Corp. from 1961 until 1967. Post military he returned to Western Michigan University to earn his MBA. Then Chuck moved his family to Illinois in 1969. Where he worked in product marketing for UARCO.

Chuck served as Election Board Judge for both state and federal elections in both Illinois and Missouri. He was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles IL. and the Liberty United Methodist Church in Liberty, MO. Chuck believed in helping those less fortunate and worked in both churches’ food kitchens handing out meals to the homeless. He also traveled with the Congregational United Church of Christ to Biloxi Mississippi and other locations to help repair and build homes after hurricanes. Chuck enjoyed socializing, playing card and board games with his friends.

Chuck was proceeded in death by his wife of 62 years Sally in 2022. He was also preceded by his brother Robert Harvey and sister Jeannie Harvey. He is survived by his children. Mike Harvey, Christy Harvey and Todd (Tara) Harvey; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Chuck will be interred with his wife Sally in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Congregation United Church,

40W451 Fox Mill Boulevard, St. Charles IL 60175 or Harvesters, 3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129