Charles "Chuck" Unkefer, age 79, of Minerva, passed peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. He was born April 3, 1937 in Minerva to Orin and Goldie (Myers) Unkefer. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for 37 years. He is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church and was in the US Navy Reserves. He is a 1956 graduate Minerva High School, member of the Minerva VFW post #4120, Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199, patron member of the Minerva Historical Society ,a life member of the North American Hunting Club and a 6th ring member of the US Olympics. He was a very giving person. His joy was his family and was a good neighbor to all.

He is survived by 2 sisters, Marilyn (Lorin) Royer of Canton, Bonnie Grogg of Newark, 2 brothers, Paul Unkefer of Canton and Donald (Christine) Unkefer of Louisville. He is preceded in death by a brother, Edward Unkefer.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 12 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Dale Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens with full military honors.. Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 10-12. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Salvation Army or the Minerva Historical Society.