Architect, Fencing Teacher was Dedicated Community Member

Of St. Louis, on Friday, October 28, 2011. Beloved husband of Peggy, father of Wendy (Paolo) and Jennifer (Mark), grandfather of Grant and Madeline, and brother of Donald Willis of Arlington, Texas.

Chuck was a Master Fencing Coach and instrumental in establishing the fencing community here in St. Louis. He led the Parkway Fencing Club for 40 years and taught hundreds of students through the years.

Chuck was devoted to his alma mater, Texas A&M, where he took his degree in architecture. He established his own architectural firm in 1965 in Ballwin, and was an active Rotarian in the Ballwin community as well. He had great joy for life and always had a joke for every occasion.

Services: The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 1, in the Great Hall of Ambruster Donnelly Mortuary from 4pm - 8pm, 6633 Clayton Road (Clayton). Interment: Private, in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Editor's Note: The above announcement is courtesy of Ambruster Donnelly Mortuary in Clayton. To submit an announcement, email chase.castle@patch.com or to submit directly; no charges apply.