Charles “ Chuck ” T . Spinelli Jr .
( 1952 - 2021 )
Charles “ Chuck ” T . Spinelli Jr ., 69 , of Kansasville , passed away Wednesday , May 19 , 2021 at St . Luke ’ s Medical Center in Milwaukee .
Born in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on February 27 , 1952 , he was the son of Charles and LaVerne ( nee Ciseski ) Spinelli Sr . His early life was spent in Milwaukee , and later moved to Brookfield , where he graduated from Brookfield Central High School . On August 11 , 1980 in Lake County , Illinois , he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Belschner . Following marriage , they made their family farm in Kansasville their loving home for over 40 years .
Chuck worked more than 30 years in construction and the last 15 years with American Champion Aircraft , where he adored not only the company but also a very special group of people . He was a member of the Greater Milwaukee Brittany Club , National Walking Horse Assoc ., Wisconsin Walking Horse Assoc . and Walking Horse Owners Assoc . He was also the current president for the Richard Bong Field Trail Assoc and supported
their efforts for many years . He was an avid music buff with a special love and talent for playing the drums . For years , he raised and trained Brittany Spaniels and built many friendships field trialing . In later years , he cherished the time raising two special Australian Shepherds . Chuck also adored showing his beloved Tennessee Walking Horses with his family and horse friends and earned many National Championships along the way . He was always on the go , whether with duties at the farm , dinners with his special cousins or gatherings within his social circle , but nothing was more important to him than his family .
Chuck is survived by his wife , Ruth Ann of Kansasville ; daughter , Amy ( Chad ) Spinelli- Olson ; special family , Jen ( Dylan ) Dix and their children ,
Kay , Ellie and Josie ; and further survived by many special cousins and extended family . He was preceded in death by his parents , parents-in-laws and several aunts and uncles .
Memories or condolences can be left at www . danielsfamilyfuneral . com
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