C.G. (Chuck) Glass, 75, of Hermiston passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24th, 2015, at Trios Hospital in Kennewick, Washington.

He was born on March 13, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho, to parents James and Wilda Glass. James had immigrated to the United States from Scotland. Chuck was very proud of being a first-generation American and of his Scots heritage. His mother went to Prosser to care for her mother with Chuck and his sister Karen. His parents then divorced. After his mother married Lee Wyckoff the family moved to Hermiston. Brother Bill and sister Mary Ann joined the family. Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school. He was stationed at Midway Island and Stockton, California, as a storekeeper. He was honored to be a veteran. After his service he came back home to Hermiston and married Carol Dicken. Son Tim and daughter Lori were added to the family. Later the couple divorced.

He was employed with Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years in the Carman Department. He also was a cook on the Derailment Crew at Hinkle. For many years he was the Santa and rode in on a 1920s railroad motor car to Maxwell Siding Railroad Museum.

In 1975 Chuck married Trisha Schuening and daughter Marcey came with her to the marriage. Son Eric was born in 1976. Together the family enjoyed fishing and camping at Jubilee Lake. Chuck also enjoyed hunting with Eric and a group of friends out of Ukiah. He loved to cook when family and friends got together. The couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year.

Chuck was honored as Scouter of the Year in 2006 from Blue Mountain Council and Oregon Trail District. For about 30 years he volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 676. He also volunteered in the Hermiston youth basketball and football programs with coaching. Some of his many activities included photography, Dutch oven cooking and participating in a mountain man club. He attended the Hermiston High football and basketball games for years as a fan.

He spent time with his veterans coffee group of friends Larry, Dennis and Bill. Rockey, his little dog, provided him with hours of companionship and laughter at his antics. He appreciated all that his friend Darrell did in taking care of Rockey during his absence. He also enjoyed their friendship and time spent together.

He was a member of New Hope Church in Hermiston and especially enjoyed the fellowship at the community hymn sings. The family thanks everyone who prayed for Chuck and Trisha during his long struggle these past months.

Survivors include his wife Trisha Glass of Hermiston, Ore.; son Eric and daughter-in-law Jaimi Glass of Albany, Ore.; daughter Lori and son-in-law Chindo Rodriguez, and son Tim Glass, both of Hermiston; daughter by marriage Marcey and son-in-law Steve Wornell of Hermiston; brother Bill Wyckoff of Shelton, Wash.; sister Karen Schank of Shelton, Wash.; sister Mary Ann and brother-in-law Ken Marcuson of Republic, Wash.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Jimmy Glass.

A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life service with military honors will be held at New Hope Community Church, 1350 S. Highway 395, on Saturday, January 9th, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.

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