Charles Arthur Spaulding Jr. passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 (Thanksgiving Day) in Fairhope.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Chuck will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Chuck was born in Kansas City, Mo. on Aug. 18, 1917 to Charles Arthur Spaulding and Helen M. Clark Spaulding. He grew up on the East Coast.
He attended high school at Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Mo. and Principia College at Elsa, Ill. He played football, basketball, golf and tennis throughout his college days.
During that time he married, for more than 50 years, to the late Margaret Ann Ostenberg.
He was an avid golfer and entrepreneur. Chuck patented the first water softener and was responsible for popularizing racquetball in the Midwest and also developed a sidesaddle golf putter.
He was admired in the business community for his amazing enthusiasm, work ethic and ability to get things done, as he was president and CEO of numerous companies.
Most importantly, he was a man loved and appreciated by all, especially his family.
In 1998 Chuck met and married Margie Wikle, who became his devoted wife and companion. They loved to travel, play cards with friends and visit family. They shared many happy years together.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife Margie; and sons, Steven O. Spaulding (Carolyn), Charles A. (Tuck) Spaulding III (Susan), J. Clark Spaulding (Sue) and David W. Spaulding (Cheryl). He also leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Fairhope United Methodist Church, c/o Shepherds Place, 155 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532 and First Church of Christ Scientist, 301 Fels Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532.
The family wants to express special appreciation to Chuck’s loving caregivers, Paula, Hope and Tanisha.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
