Charles C. "Chuck" "Big C" LaClare

Age 73, Vietnam Veteran. Chuck passed away on January 23, 2022.​Preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Clarice; sister, Eleanor Jacobs; in-laws, George and Johanna Fastner; brothers-in-law, Joe and John Fastner, Gary Arndt; niece, Becky Fastner; and friend, Gordy White.​Survived by wife of 43 years, Jean; daughter, Bonnie (Matt) Blakeman; grandchildren, Taylour and Ethan Blakeman; brother, Louis (Kathy) LaClare; sister, Margaret Arndt; a host of nieces and nephews; his cat, Mikey; and many, many friends who loved him.​Chuck was a lifelong car fanatic, spending many hours working on his hotrods and taking them to the drag strip. He never let anyone struggle through hard times alone and would help any way he could. He will be missed by many people who love him.​Welcome Home Vet.​Memorial visitation from 5-8 PM Monday, January 31 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B.