Charles F. Treakle's Obituary
Charles F. Treakle, 76, of Tacoma, WA died peacefully on March 7. Charles was born in Wisconsin and his family moved to Tacoma one year later. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962 and worked primarily in the transportation industry until he retired. His family included parents Charles & Edna, sisters Donna “Carol”, Darlene “Joanne”, Doris, Delores “Laurie”, & Violet, and brothers Melvin & Tom. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma “Franky”, stepson Mike and great-grandson Freddy Lee. He is survived by his daughter Tracey (Ernest), son Charles, stepsons Redd (Joy) and Dan (Kelly) as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved playing cards and Bingo and walked everywhere he went for years. He will be missed but we know he is with his Savior in heaven and has been reunited with Norma, his “Baby”. Revelation 3:20
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
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