Charles "Chuck" Franklin Klobes' Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Klobes (68 years old) of Scappoose, Oregon passed away on February 8th, 2023 at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon due to medical complications caused by cancer. Chuck was born December 30th, 1954 in Minot, North Dakota to his parents Charles and Gwendolyn Klobes. Chuck grew up in Minnesota before moving to Scappoose in 1971. He graduated from Scappoose High School in 1973 and joined the United States Navy in which he honorably served from 1974-1978. He returned to Scappoose and married the love of his life Gail (Collie) Klobes on August 16th, 1980. They welcomed their son Dakota in 1983 and four years later in 1987 their daughter Karly. Chuck and Gail were married for 42 years when Chuck was unfortunately widowed in March 2022. Cuck was a postman in Portland before he eventually settled in with a career working for Columbia County Animal Control. After retirement, he kept busy transporting local produce from Fazio Farms. Chuck enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
Chuck is survived by his son Dakota Klobes, daughter Karlene Boss (Wade), grandchildren Jagger and Halsey Boss, sisters Kadis Liday (Jimmy) and Judy Albrecht (Jim), brother Jeff Klobes (Gwynn), sister-in-law Carolyn Collie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chuck is preceded in death by his wife Gail Klobes, parents Charles and Gwendolyn Klobes, mother-in-law Betty Collie and brother-in-law Gary Collie.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, March 17th at 2:00 pm at Columbia Memorial Gardens cemetery in Scappoose, Oregon. A celebration with food and refreshments will follow at 4:00pm at Parish Hall at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Scappoose, Oregon. On behalf of Chuck’s children and family, all are welcome to attend.
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