Charles “Chuck” Willard, 74 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood, Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. He was born on November 7, 1948, in Oregon, IL, the son of Hugh and Florence (Bloom) Willard. Chuck was united in marriage to Maureen L. Dimke on December 7, 1974. After graduating from Oregon High School Chuck enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Germany and served in the security police in Berlin. After his service, Chuck worked at Lemfco Foundry until retirement. In his free time, Chuck loved going fishing, watching old Western TV shows, reminiscing about his time in Germany, and spending time with friends and family. Chuck will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years Maureen and three daughters: Shannon Garcia (Dan Post), Angela Willard (Eli Stephanopoulos), and Tiffany Willard (Casey Bekkerus). He is also survived by six grandchildren: Tyler, Abigail (Blake Howerton), Damian, Alexa, Gabe, Danielle, and two siblings, Mary (Richard Krug) and David Willard (Tia Bower).