Charles Radune Obituary

Charles Embry "Chuck" Radune

Aug 15, 2023

North Ridgeville

Charles Embry "Chuck" Radune, 76, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at home following a long battle with Parkinsons.

He was born in New Britian, Connecticut, and was a resident of North Ridgeville for most of his life. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Sandusky and Ohio Military Reserve. He graduated from Westlake High School in 1964 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University in 1968. He was a member of the swim team and performed in many plays on campus. Chuck was also a member of Phi Kapa Psi Fraternity. Several years later, he earned his Master's in education from Cleveland State University in Dec., 2006. Chuck had many jobs throughout his life. His last job and the most fulfilling was being a teacher for Grafton Reintegration Center. He taught prison inmates to get their GED and hopefully make a better life for themselves.

In his spare time, Chuck loved to play his guitars, listen to friends, and talk music, especially Gordon Lightfoot who he actually got to meet. Chuck loved music and taught himself to play French horn. He spent several years in Vermilion Community Band and Patriots Symphonic Band. While in the Patriot band, Chuck had the privilege to play at Severance Hall in Cleveland. He retired in 2016 as a Lieutenant Col in the Ohio Military Reserve SDF. He had many positions in the OHMR. He was a Military Police officer, Personnel Officer, and Medical Officer.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Polly Claubaugh Radune, whom he married Sept. 24, 2016. Chuck and Polly met in the Ohio Military Reserves. He leaves behind his son, Charles J. "CJ" (Zita) Radune of North Ridgeville; daughter, Jackie (Tim) Gifford of Cape Coral, Florida; stepdaughters, Melissa (Matt) Harder-Shivley of Leipsic and Kirstyn (Ryan) Murphy of West Linn, Oregon; brother, William F. Radune Jr. (Karen Merkle) of North Olmsted; sister, Patty (Dennis) Guerra of Sandusky; seven grandchildren, Drew, Alexis, Trent, Embry, Madison, Mason, and Mitchell; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and several furry friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, until the time of Chuck's funeral at 12 p.m. at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Burial will follow at Ridgeville Cemetery with full military honors. Pastor Allan Jenkins will officiate.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for their dedicated care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vermilion Community Music Assoc., Box 715, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089, or Patriots Symphonic Band, 5985 Case Rd., North Ridgeville, Ohio, 44039.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com.