Charles "Chuck" Wacaser, 79, formerly of Crystal Lake

Charles "Chuck" E. Wacaser, 79, of McHenry, and formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Journey Care Pepper Family Hospice Center in Barrington.

He was born Oct. 2, 1933 in Taylorville to Emmett E. and Helen (Zenor) Wacaser.

On March 5, 1960 he married Norma Roegner in Normal.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. Chuck taught mathematics in the public schools for five years and taught programming at IBM until he retired. He was a square dance caller for many years throughout the region. He enjoyed music and playing the piano. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; his children, Thomas (Jennifer) Wacaser, William (Carol) Wacaser, Richard (Jamie) Wacaser, and Rebecca (Juerg) Binggeli; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Valerie, Michael, Stephanie, Laura, David, Brian, Molly, Erin, Charlie, Micayla, Ruth, John, Alyssa, and Noah; his great-grandson, Kenton; and his brother, Duane Wacaser.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 225 N Michigan Ave #1210, Chicago, IL 60601.

Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com. For more information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.