Charles "Chuck" Ross Jr

Charles "Chuck" Ross Jr, 60, of Arnolds Park passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Charles Herbert Ross Jr was born on December 31, 1961, in Spencer, Iowa, the eldest son of Charles Herbert Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Leavitt) Ross. He had such a zest for life that even as an infant in the hospital they placed a net over his crib to keep him in it. The Ross family moved to Las Vegas in 1967 where Chuck grew up. He attended Eldorado High School and would frequently walk his baby sister home from school to protect her. He was a wild, fearless, adrenaline filled young man. He enjoyed his motorcycles, fast cars, operating Backhoe and going to the lake for cliff diving. He loved to fish and hunt for artifacts. He truly believed he was the smartest man he knew and had no problem telling everyone about it. He truly loved his family and friends, he had a big heart and will be deeply missed. Chuck is survived by his father Chuck Sr, his longtime sweetheart Amy Jo Strait, his children; David Chatterton, Chuck Ross III, Johnathon Ross, Dylan Sawyer, Bryant Taplin, Blake and Bryant Strait and Leandra Whitebuffalo; his siblings Licia Christensen, Jennie (Bob) Mattox, Jerry (Darla) Ross and Deianne (Ronnie) Ogline; grandchildren; David Chatterton Jr, Bree Jo Strait, Maddilyn and Nova Ross and Danika Strait; Nieces & Nephews Mindy (Eugene) Rick(Angie), Aerin(Gary), Erica(Curtis), Kenny Jamie, Dustin, Ashley, Cathy(Rob),Brandon(Destiny) Carlee(Jason), Nina, Lacie(Joe), Reece (Krystal), Kimmie (Adam), Jeremy, Jessica, Stacie(Lucas), Jon(Katie) and Jennifer(Kevin) many great niece & nephews, aunts & uncles, cousins, and many friends whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy, (ex-wife) Tammy, Pam Hurdler, sister Rochelle Blum, brother-in-law Kim Christensen and Chuck’s beloved Lil Peep. Chuck will be fondly remembered as an amazing storyteller. The way he could turn a phrase forever changed how the world speaks. The number of people who loved Chuck and considered him family is infinite. He was truly a stellar person. A memorial service for Chuck will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake, formerly Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Charles "Chuck" Ross Jr

December 31, 1961 - December 23, 2022