Charles "Chuck" Blake Nolan Obituary (1940 - 2020)

Charles "Chuck" Blake Nolan, age 79, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, March, 28, 2020, at the Monroe County Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1940, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Norbert and Mary (Taggett) Nolan. Chuck attended school at Medford High School, where met his wife Patricia Shannon. They married on September 5, 1964 at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau, Wisconsin. He attended college at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. He served his country during the Korean War, enlisted with the United States Army. He worked for American Manufacturing in sales, and later became President/Owner of Trophy Glove Company in Albia. Chuck had various types of hobbies including bow hunting, working on cars, gardening, and dancing with his wife. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus. His true enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially skiing trips in Colorado, and attending his grandchildren's events. He is survived by his children, Tim (Cindy) Nolan of Albia, Katie (Bill) Jacobson of Waukee, Susan (Bob) Sinclair of Williamsburg, Mike (Vicki) Nolan of Windsor Heights; twelve grandchildren, Justin and Alyssa Nolan, Michael, Reilly, Molly and Evan Jacobson, Emma, George, Clara and Eleanor Sinclair, Deklyn and Connor Nolan and one great-grandchild, Belle Chavez; siblings, Mike Nolan of Merril Wisconsin, Barb (Bob) Pawelski of Hudson, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Mary Nolan, and wife, Patricia Nolan. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albia with Father Mark Yates C.PP.S officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Albia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Albia Fire Department, and may be mailed to Sinnott Funeral Home, 2030 Hwy 5, Albia, Iowa 52531. Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com.