Charles E. Jeffrey

Charles E. Jeffrey, 91, of Des Moines, IA passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Des Moines. Funeral services honoring his life well be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Living Hope Bible Church in Eldon, IA with Pastor Mark Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Batavia Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the church and will last until the time of service. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Charles Edwin Jeffrey was born on July 9th,1935 to John & Minnie (Johansmeier) Jeffrey. He graduated from Packwood High School. After dating the “Superintendents daughter,” Betty Wood, they were united in marriage in December of 1957. They had two daughters, Randi (Mark) Radosevich and Ricci (Paul) Serck.

Charles had a brief career in finance but realized that his love for driving led him to a lifelong career as a truck driver. He drove from coast to coast for multiple transportation companies until the mid-seventies and retired from Roberts Dairy in 1992.

His many hobbies included motorcycles, hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Indiana Fever, a good game of pitch, and hosting his Southside Happy Hour on Friday evenings. Fishing was his passion. He never passed up a fishing trip to Canada or Minnesota, and in recent years fishing in local ponds, lakes and the junkyard to catch fish for his annual fish fry.

The proudest part of his life were the times he shared with his three grandchildren, Liz (Alex) Sandvig, Nicholas Serck, and AJ Serck.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, parents and four siblings. He is survived by his immediate family, 10 siblings, and an abundance of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Easter Seals Iowa for The Camp Sunnyside Fishing Fund at 401 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50313.