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Charles "Chuck" E. Nass

May 2, 1928 – Feb 2, 2025

Service Details

A Public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00 am in St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (7117 – 14th Avenue in Kenosha) with Father Carlos Florez officiating. Private family entombment services will follow at All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be in St. Mark’s Church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Memorial Suggestions

In memory of Chuck, memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. have been suggested.

Kenosha – Charles E Nass, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Library Terrace Assisted Living in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Born in Racine, Wisconsin, he came to Kenosha in 1941, where he attended Lincoln Junior High School and graduated from Mary D Bradford High School in 1946. On November 6, 1948, he married Jean C. Kemen at St Mark Catholic Church of which he was a member.

After high school, Chuck worked at Simmons Corporation in Kenosha until August 1948, when he enlisted in United States Air Force, where he was stationed at the Strategic Air Command in Omaha, Nebraska. He was honorably discharged in 1949.

He returned to Kenosha after leaving the Air Force and became an employee of Kemen Meats working beside his father-in-law and brother-in-law. The business grew and served the Kenosha and Racine Counties supplying high quality cheese, sausage, bacon and ham products. In 1959, he became Vice President of Kemen Sausage in Kenosha, where they manufactured many fine sausage products.

Charlie loved building things and working with his hands. He built a 1 ½ car garage and added a 400 sq ft family room addition to his southside home. The foundation trench was dug “by hand” by Chuck while his young children played in the dirt pile he created!

Chuck bowled in the winter and loved playing golf in the summer. He formed several Kemen golf leagues at the local Bristol Oaks and Brighton Dale courses over the years. The “Kemen” Brighton Dale Golf league is still in existence.

He was a member of the Joe Andrea Class of ‘46’ Breakfast Club. He was a member of the Elks Club, played cards at the Senior Center, and served as an usher at St. Marks Catholic Chuck for decades. He was remembered for his broad “ever present” smile and helpful nature.

He is survived by his wife Jean, son Gary (Julie) in Naperville, IL, Karen (Ronald) Kirsch – Kenosha, Janet McDonald in Milwaukee. Five cherished grandchildren, Adam, Karolyn, Lindsay, Kelly and Emily. Five cherished great grandchildren, Eden, Nate, Lucien, Liliana and Martha.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gertrude, half-brother Gordon, brothers Arnold and Melvin and sisters Loretta and Jeannette.

A Public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00 am in St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (7117 – 14th Avenue in Kenosha) with Father Carlos Florez officiating. Private family entombment services will follow at All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be in St. Mark’s Church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. In memory of Chuck, memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. have been suggested.

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  1. Jon Lyons says

    February 5, 2025 at 7:09 am

    As Chaplain for American Legion Post 21, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21, and District 1 out of Kenosha Wisconsin, prayers go out to you all! Remember the gift of knowing this great individual! Salute to you and thank you for your service! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  2. David & Marilyn Lauer says

    February 5, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Marilyn and I send our sympathies to Charles’ family. We have many fond memories of him from the time we were members of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish. May God’s loving arms enfold you as you mourn Charles’ passing.

  3. Yvonne Goins says

    February 6, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    We will always remember your love and laughter and that wonderful smile we will miss you Chuck ❤️ my deepest condolences go out to the family during this time.

  4. Arnold M Nass says

    February 9, 2025 at 12:29 am

    The Texas branch of the Nass family are sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Chuck. My fondest memory was waiting for the package 📦 at Christmas of Kemen meats and cheese. He will be missed and loved always ❤️

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Last warm-hearted care of our mother

Words cannot even begin to express the tremendous gratitude our family has for a team like the one at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory. Thank you for the gentle lovely care over our mother Delia (Rosa) Balderas. Never having had a direct experience with a funeral home to this extent we didnt know what to expect. We didnt have a clue that they would step right in and have the most comforting team surrounding us that thought of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING for anyone in our position. It was very evident from the first discussion on the phone that they were already well prepared to handle every little detail for us that we weren’t even aware would be required. Mark and his team truly eased so much of the unknown worries right out of our path, and left room for us to just focus on the small personal details we wanted for our mom. It was nice to know that all cost involved was in black and white on their site as well as on paper at our first meeting. Leaving no room for question or doubt what so ever with any fee involved. It was truly a blessing to have everything written out so well and simplified with various price range options in a time that we needed crystal clear direction. Its been beautiful to see that their care and service didnt stop after our mom’s service came to an end. They continue to be in communication with immediate responses as questions arise along the way. God bless Mark, and the entire compassionate team, to be around to guide many many more for generations to come through life’s most difficult times. You are all truly amazing.

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