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- Post-Tribune (IN)
May 6, 2012
Haskell, Charles E. "Griz" Age 63 of Portage, IN passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at his home. He was born October 18, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Margaret (Fuerst) Haskell, who preceded him in death.
Charles was married on August 18, 1990 in Ogden Dunes to Cathy Diane Haley, who preceded him in death in 2007.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Carol (John) Salamovski of Portage, IN and Debbie Haskell of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; special companion, Cathi Sassman of Portage, IN; brother, Norman Haskell of Portage, IN; sister, Carol (James) Rosendaul of Lake Station, IN; and grandchildren, Madison, Morgan and Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael in 1987; and grandson, Anthony in 2010.
Charles was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War, receiving two purple hearts. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Suttersville, PA, the American Legion in Lake Station and the Eagles Lodge in Glen Park. Charles owned and operated Haskell Trucking in Portage for 30 years and was the current owner of A-1 Auto and Towing. Charles was dedicated to Portage, the city that he loved, to which he had a very philanthropic spirit, since moving here in 1972.
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