Charles Evan Griffiths Jr.

Charles Evan Griffiths Jr. “Chuck”, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 18, 2024 at his residence. Charles was born in Racine on December 4, 1951, son of the late Charles and Catherine (nee; Koelsch) Griffiths.

Chuck graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1970”. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, On January 10, 1976, Chuck was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia C. Madden. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. They raised three sons and shared forty-seven beautiful years together before Patti preceded Chuck in death last year on January 12, 2023. Chuck was a firefighter with the Racine Fire Department for twenty-five years before retiring in 2007. Patti and Chuck loved traveling together, enjoying trips to Alaska and Ireland among others. They cherished their time with family and friends on the Chain of Lakes in Waupaca. Many laughs and great memories were made on the Chain! Chuck enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys, his brothers and good friends. He was a fan of the Packers and celebrated their weekly wins, was known to enjoy a good Western Movie and was an avid reader of anything to do with history. Chuck was a kind soul that lived a life of serving others in many different ways. For the last several years, Chuck proved to be the ultimate caregiver for Patti in her time of need. May they now be rejoicing together again.

Chuck will be missed tremendously by his sons: Andrew (Tracy) Griffiths and their children Lana and Coleman; Matthew Griffiths; and Patrick (Deana) Griffiths and their children, Sosi and Raffi; siblings: Michael (Joann) Griffiths, Tom (Susan) Griffiths, Sue (Denis) Weisensel, Cathy (Carl) Newberry, David Griffiths, Patrick (Kirsten) Griffiths, Sally (Jeff) LaFaive; Anthony Widmar; sister-in-law, Kelly (Frank) Tempesta; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife Patti and his parents, Chuck was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-Law Shirley and Patrick Madden along with his brother-in-law, Michael Madden.

A Mass of Christian Burial followed by Full Military Honors will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, on Friday March 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St Jude Children’s Hospital have been suggested.