Charles H. Bammert, III

Charles "Chuck" H. Bammert III, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at 915 27th Avenue, in Marion. Cremation will follow services on Friday, and the inurnment will take place at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Charles was born on February 2, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Charles Henry II and Clarice “Tess” Nadine (Kilts) Bammert. Chuck, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Jefferson High School, and embarked on a fulfilling career as a printer. His professional journey began at the former Wagner Printing Company in Cedar Rapids and later continued at J&A Printing in Hiawatha, Iowa, until his retirement. On August 30, 1997, Chuck was united in marriage to Denise Ann Schuettpelz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion, a partnership that enriched his life significantly. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he helped in different groups and committees. As a devoted family man, Chuck attended all his daughter’s activities and cherished moments like participating in ‘Father and Daughter’ dances with her at recitals for several years.

Chuck was man of many interests; he enjoyed golfing and bowling with his brothers, with whom he shared countless memories on the bowling league for several years. His passion for watching the TV series, Supernatural, and football was well-known among his loved ones. With an infectious sense of humor, Chuck brought laughter and joy to those around him, often catching people by surprise with his playful wit.

Traveling, cooking and grilling were among his favorite pastimes, and he greatly looked forward to holiday family gatherings, where Chuck could bond with those he loved most. His affection for his family extended to their beloved puppy, Finn, with whom he cherished quiet moments of cuddling. Chuck’s genuine spirit and commitment to his family will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Denise Bammert of Marion; two children, Isabella “Izzy” Bammert of Marion, and Andrew (Lourdes) Reed of Cedar Rapids; two ‘brother-like’ cousins whom they shared a home, Ray (Shirley) Kilts of Fairfax, Iowa, and Don Kilts Sr. of Cedar Rapids; father-in-law, Erwin Schuettpelz of Marion; sister-in-law, Debbie (Kim) Offerman of Delran, New Jersey; brother-in-law, David (Renae) Schuettpelz of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; his faithful & loving side-kick, his yorkie puppy, “Finn”; and special family friends, the Pauly’s.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother, Jerry Bammert; brother, Jerry Kilts; aunt, Donna Kilts; and mother-in-law, Hazel H. Schuettpelz.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Mercy Hospice, and their dear friend, Julie Pauly, for all the love, care and support they gave to Chuck during his final days. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to the Third Floor staff at Mercy Medical Center for the amazing care and kindness they gave to Denise and her family during this time of need.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chuck’s memory may be directed to the family to be designated later.