DL Capt. Charles "Chuck" Wiedemann

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Charles "Chuck" Wiedemann

March 30, 1937 ~ July 23, 2026

 

Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Charles "Chuck" I. Wiedemann joined Delta Air Lines 06-02-1969 and was based Chicago, then Dallas.  Chuck is survived by his wife Jane, and by his son Russell.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, the Wiedemann’s address is listed in whitepages as

5011 Bonner Dr, McHenry, IL 60050.

Visitation and Mass will be held July 27^th in McHenry IL……please see obituary details below.

 

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.colonialmchenry.com/obituaries/Charles-Chuck-I-Wiedemann?obId=49076196 

also

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nwherald/name/charles-wiedemann-obituary?pid=211927947

Charles Wiedemann Obituary

Charles "Chuck" Wiedemann
Born: March 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL
Died: July 23, 2026 in Barrington, IL
Charles "Chuck" I. Wiedemann of McHenry passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL to parents Frank and Geraldine (Burrier) Wiedemann.
Chuck graduated from McHenry East Campus High School before earning degrees from the University of Miami and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, graduated as a Second Lieutenant with Class 65E, and served in Taiwan with S.E.A.S.A. during the Vietnam War.
In 1966, Chuck married Air Force Nurse Jane Koffley at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Their son, Russell, was born in 1969, and the family returned to McHenry, where they made their home and remained longtime residents.
Chuck continued his service as a pilot in the Air National Guard while building a career with Delta Air Lines, where he flew until his retirement. Flying was more than a profession; it was a lifelong passion.
He also took great pride in his hometown, where his family owned and operated the Mill Inn Restaurant for many years, a well-known gathering place in the McHenry community. Chuck also believed strongly in giving back to others and generously volunteered his time with the Lions Club for many years.
Chuck is survived by his wife Jane Wiedemann and his son Russell Wiedemann, as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A visitation will be held on Monday July 27 9:00am-10:30am at Colonial Funeral Home, Mass will be held at St.Patrick Catholic Church on Monday July 27 at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck's name can be made out to the Lions Club.