Charles "Chuck" L. Hogenson

Charles "Chuck" Leander Hogenson passed away on May 06, 2014 of natural causes in Anaconda. Chuck was born in Anaconda on February 23, 1928 to Melvin and Ebba Hogenson. He went to school in Anaconda and graduated in 1945. He served in the US Army for two years and was stationed in Japan. After an honorable discharge, he went to barber school in Long Beach, California. He returned to Anaconda and was employed by the Anaconda Company and later on by Stratford Construction. Chuck married Eleanor Tracy on February 23, 1949. After nine wonderful years, Eleanor passed in 1958. Chuck then met Elizabeth Haffey and they were married on July 30, 1959. They shared many years of happiness until her passing in 2000. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his spouses, his siblings Lois, Lowell, Dorothy, and Betty Lou, his Uncle Harvey and three great grandchildren. Chuck is survived by his sister Violet of Woodenville, WA, cousin Lou Pedersen of Everett, WA, cousin Marlene Gemmill of Carlsbad, CA, daughters Chris (Randy) Crist of Silverdale, WA, Kieran (Mike) Roberts of Helena, MT, sons, John (Collette) of Billings, MT, Tim (Debbie) of Dayton, NV, Dale (Sue) of Billings, MT and Chip of Anaconda, MT. Also surviving are Chuck's grandchildren John Charles "J.C." (Kendra) Hogenson, Jennifer (Derek) Luoma, Katie Hogenson, Neil (Bobbi) Crist, Jason Crist, Leann Crist, Jamie Hogenson (Ryan Witt), Eric Hogenson (Cat Zusky), Brian Hogenson (Lori Patrick), Elise Hogenson, Ben Hogenson, Mike Lutey, Melissa Lutey, and Holly Lutey; great grandchildren, Johnny, Bailey, Killian, Gracie, Hannah, Jack, Eleanor, Lillian, Jackson C., Carson, Tori, Jackson W., Julian, Leila, James, Charles, and a new baby boy on the way. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and his favorite companion "Stubbie-dog." Chuck's interests were fishing, working (or wrenching) on cars, go-cart and stock car racing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and golfing. He was an avid Nascar fan. He attended the first "Speed Week" in Daytona in 1949. He won many championships in stock car racing in Butte. His stock car number was "96". Chuck was a master woodcarver. He resided at the Hogenson cabin at Georgetown Lake for many years and enjoyed much love and laughter with his family. He especially enjoyed sitting around the fire with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He really cherished the last few years at the lake with his devoted son and friend Chip. A Mass is being held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 09, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Anaconda Pintler Hospice, 118 E. 7th St., Anaconda, MT 59711.

Mass of Christian Burial

MAY 9. 7:00 PM (MDT)

Holy Family Catholic Church 217 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Anacoonda, MT 59711

Vigil

MAY 10. 1:00 PM (MDT)

Holy Family Catholic Church 217 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Anacoonda, MT 59711