71, of Dunbar, WI, was called home into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022 after enduring many serious medical issues over the course of his life.
Loss of his right leg to diabetes, congestive heart failure, severe arthritis in his neck and upper shoulders making it very painful and impossible for him to walk or stand entirely upright, and in the last three weeks of life total renal kidney failure.
Born to the late Charles and Ruth (Bornheimer) Scaffidi on December 11, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, the eldest of four children. He attended grade school in Milwaukee, graduating from Washington High School in Two Rivers, WI. He then moved back to Milwaukee with his family, continuing to live with his family assisting his parents and siblings in the upkeep of their home and vehicles while working as a supervisor optician at Herslof Optical for over 35 years.
In 1985 Chuck met Rose Marie Kremer, a neighbor, and while planning to spend the rest of their lives together they were married on October 11, 1986 in Milwaukee. They truly enjoyed being together for over 37 years of marriage and were very seldom seen apart from each other.
Chuck was an avid motorcyclist from age 18 and throughout his life. He and his wife rode together as often and as many places as possible throughout their years together.
The couple raised their five children in what was at the time a rural farming community in Cedarburg, WI with a two-story dairy barn, built in 1856 in their front yard. Records revealed that the lower barn was a stop as part of the Historic Underground Railroad that assisted many slaves to find freedom in the North during the Civil War.
In July, 2009, Chuck retired from Herslof Optical and they built their long hoped for log home on Young’s Lake in Dunbar, WI. Although the couple’s 5 children, their spouses and grandchildren live in various states across the country, Chuck was always looking forward to opportunities to enjoy spending time with them whenever it was possible to get together.
Chuck had a special touch with engines and machines of all kinds. He always seemed to be able to get the most stubborn vehicle engine to turn over and get it running right. He had been a weight lifter in his younger years with a shoulder measurement of sixty inches. He was often teased that with his size he was intimidating the engines into running. A big hearted, compassionate person, he and his wife consistently donated items to the Amberg Food Pantry and provided special treats of homemade jams at Christmas for many years. One of Chuck’s favorite past times was sharing some of his many stories with family and friends. His warm, wonderful smile and laugh was always part of his story telling. He had many friendships that involved lasting relationships many years old. He was a true, honest, gentle, loving man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is already missed so much.
Survivors include Chuck’s wife Rose, his children and their spouses: Christopher P. (Karen Needels) Scaffidi, Corvallis, OR, Jonathan P Scaffidi, Philadelphia, PA, Nicole M. (Tom) Warren, Gainesville, FL, Benjamin J. (Cheryl) Scaffidi, Allenton, WI, Danielle A. (Kevin) Lennox, Clearwater, FL. His grandchildren: Patrick T., Sean C., Veronica A., Nicholas W., Charlotte Rose Warren, Connor J, Siena Rose Scaffidi, and Cameron A. and Ian F. Lennox. He is also survived by his special sister, Linda J. Scaffidi, West Allis, WI, and a brother Clarke Scaffidi, Texas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister Elyse M. Scaffidi.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Chuck’s Life is being planned for this summer.
Roubal Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation and services.
