Charles "Chuck" Allen Sadler

On Friday, January 2, 2015 at 5:18 p.m. the Conductor called and this train, Charles “Chuck” Allen Sadler, 80, of New Castle, arrived safely into the receiving dock of Heaven’s Railroad Station. Chuck was born July 23, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, the only child of the late Charles Rudolph and Harriet Rebecca (Lynch) Sadler. He graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio in 1952 and studied Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati, College of Business. While at U.C., Chuck was the Sports Editor and Business Manager of The Cincinnatian and served as the Pledge Trainer and House Manager of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Also while at U.C., he met the love of his life, Janet Lee Neal. Chuck and Janet were married on June 4, 1960 and enjoyed almost 49 wonderful years of marriage together until her death in 2009. Chuck and Janet moved to New Castle in 1972 where he owned and operated Hoy Neal Supply from 1972 until his retirement in 2009. Chuck was a member of the New Castle Jaycees, New Castle Breakfast Optimist, and from 1980 – 1990 was a member and distinguished President of New Castle Kiwanis where he was instrumental in incorporating women into the club. He was member of Lodge No. 91 F&AM and the Scottish Rite. Chuck was a charter member of the Henry County Home Builders Association and served eight years on the board of directors of the Henry County YMCA. His passions were photography, antique cars and model railroads. Chuck is survived by his children, Charles Allen (wife: Jamie) Sadler Jr., of Fishers, Elizabeth Ann (husband: George III) Gudgeon of Aurora, IL and David George (wife: Stacey) Sadler of New Castle; grandchildren, Danielle Shea, Charles Allen III, Peyton Jameson and Blake McKenzie Sadler, George Charles and Gabrielle Elizabeth Gudgeon, Brennan David Sadler, Lauren Nicole and Megan Corinne Perkins; sister-in-law, Elaine Bess of New Castle and a cousin, Bill Lynch of Ashtabula, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 49 years, Janet Sadler and a cousin, David Teter. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Neal officiating. Burial will be held privately in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County YMCA, 300 Wittenbraker Ave., New Castle, IN 47362. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Chuck Sadler.

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Charles "Chuck" Allen Sadler

July 23, 1934 - January 2, 2015