Charles R Shaffner Jr. 'Chuck' Age 90, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, Il. Charles is survived by his children Charles III (Sue), Carrie (Mike), and Carol (Bob); grandchildren Thomas (Becky), Brent, Hanna (Anibal), Rachel, Ben, Lauren, Alex, and Jason; and great granddaughter Ardyn Lou. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Irene (nee Siviter), his brother George, and his parents Charles Sr. and Hazel (nee Poenher) Shaffner. Chuck was born and raised in Joliet. He completed high school at Marion Institute in Alabama before receiving his bachelor''s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. After proudly serving his country as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, he returned to Joliet to raise his family and become the principal owner of Poehner and Dillman. Chuck was an active member on the boards of Silver Cross Hospital and Trinity School. He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club, St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church, and the Joliet Art League, as well as a competitive and recreational sailor, a champion skeet shooter, and a passionate painter. He was a legendrevered for his wisdom, his stories, his dapperness, and his timeless wit particularly among Highland Park High School''s Class of 2012. Funeral services for Charles will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, February 16, 2017 at St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church, 205 N. Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL. Father Scott Barron officiating. Internment will directly follow service at Woodlawn Memorial Park I.