On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Charles Vernon Huhnke, loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 88, holding the hand of his dear wife Joyce of 67 years. Charles "Chuck" was born on August 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Elsie (Roth) Huhnke. He served in the National Guard. He was employed as a local truck driver for Crichton Corporation for 20 years. On September 25, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Marie Birch. They raised four children (Penny, Dale, Pamela and Dawn) in Wauwatosa, WI. In 1984, Charles and Joyce built their dream home at Lake Camelot in Rome, WI where they eventually retired. Chuck was very proud of the home he and his wife built and endlessly welcomed family and friends. Charles lived his life with gusto which included his love of making people laugh. He was an active member of the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater (WRTC) where he performed in numerous live stage shows. Charles was also an accomplished musician playing the piano, organ, accordion and harmonica. He never read a note of music. He was gifted with the innate skill of playing by ear. For a period of time in the 1970s and '80s, he had a band with his brother Bob and his son Dale called JUST OURSELVES. Charles was also a fantastic dancer and loved to 'cut a rug' with his sisters, his wife, and his three daughters. As a member of Grace Lutheran Church, he enjoyed singing in the choir, playing piano, and singing solos for the congregation. He also performed in stage plays at the church. Charles spent many hours at the pottery wheel taking classes as well as producing pieces at home. His work was beautiful. He also loved building model cars and gifted them to many people. He was a very generous man. In his younger days, Charles was a sports enthusiast playing football, basketball, baseball and running track in high school capturing the City Finals Championship in his senior year. He maintained his love of sports by becoming a high school and college sports official in basketball and football. He also coached a women's softball team to the Milwaukee City Finals for many years. On many a Friday night, he could be found in the stands at Lincoln High School cheering on the football team. Charles and Joyce nurtured a love of camping in their children spending many summer vacations at campgrounds around Wisconsin. Charles was preceded in death by his father George and his mother Elsie; his sisters Elaine, Lucille, Betty, and Joyce; his brother Robert, and his son, Ted. He is survived by his devoted wife Joyce; his four children, Penny, Dale (Theresa), Pamela (Graham), and Dawn; his brother George as well as 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Lake Camelot Pavillion, 298 Leisure Lane, Rome, WI 54457 on Friday, August 26th at 1:00 pm with a lunch reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Grace Lutheran Church, 1531 Whitrock Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 or Agrace Hospice, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWSC.WS