- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1946
- Date Of Death: July 17, 2017
- State: Illinois
Charles T. “Chuck” Alderman, 70, 21 days from 71, of Ottawa, died on Monday morning, July 17, 2017 at his home.
Chuck was born on August 7, 1946 in Streator, to Charles N. and Mary “Phyllis” (Gingher) Alderman. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War.
Chuck served on the USS Benner DD807.
Chuck worked as a pipefitter and was a member of the Local 81 and then a member of the Local 597. He was an avid writer, and authored a variety of books, including; Sailor Take Warning, Ronnie, and Full Circle. Chuck was also a gun collector and loved to shoot. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Chuck is survived by 2 children, Leah (Matthew) Thompson, of Morris, and Charles “Chas” Alderman, Jr., of Morris, 3 grandchildren, Mason, Jaxson, and Arya Thompson, and 5 siblings, Sallie (Bob) Maag, of Tehachapi, CA, David (Chris) Alderman, of Ottawa, Edward Alderman, of Ottawa, Nancy (David) Lund, of Ramona, CA, and Mark (Nikki Stevens) Alderman, of Ottawa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son Charles, in infancy.
