Charles William Kaden, age 86, of Lake Mills passed on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
He was born on Sept. 3, 1926 to Minnie and Charles Kaden of Chicago, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and Charles Kaden; son John Charles Kaden and beloved wife Gloria Ann Kaden.
Surviving relatives are his sister Eileen Morgenroth (late George); brother William Kaden, (Connie Kaden); son James Stephen Kaden (Billie Jo); and sister-in-law Nancy Corless, (Don Corless); also survived by grandchildren, Ruth and Sarah, and great-grandson Christian.
Charles, better known as Chuck or Charlie, served in the 11th Air Borne Division in World War II. He was active in many community plays, was a ski patrol volunteer and was a valuable volunteer for the Red Cross blood drives. He was a member of Tabor Lutheran Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Charles had a deep faith in God and lived his life serving others. Charles has a very successful career in sales with Swift & Company, Eli Lilly & Company, Chevron, and Monsanto.
He enjoyed talking with people and working with them to achieve the goal. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Richard J. Modell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, Ill. Phone: (708) 301-3595.
Following the funeral service, the burial will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, Ill. Phone: (815) 423-9958.