Charles E. “Chuck” Thompson, a longtime Council Bluffs, Iowa, resident and retired Union Pacific Railroad employee, died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 83.
His obituary, published by Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home, says he passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center.
News of his death has brought attention to his life, his family and the community ties he maintained over the years. The obituary also provides details about his funeral arrangements and the relatives who survive him.
Who Was Charles E. “Chuck” Thompson?
Charles Thompson was born on March 14, 1943, in Council Bluffs to Levi and Margaret Munchrath Thompson. He grew up in the Iowa city and attended Abraham Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1961.
Thompson later worked for Union Pacific Railroad, where he remained until retirement. Although his obituary does not specify his position or how many years he worked for the railroad, his employment was an important part of the biographical information shared following his death.
He was also a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. His connection to the church was reflected in the arrangements made for his funeral Mass.
Outside those details, the published notice focuses largely on his family. Thompson and his wife, Sharry, were married for 61 years, a milestone that spanned much of his adult life.
Charles Thompson Cause of Death
According to the funeral home’s announcement, Charles Thompson died peacefully at Midlands Living Center on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The obituary does not identify a specific illness, medical condition or other cause of death. There is no verified public information in the notice establishing whether his passing followed a lengthy illness or a sudden change in health.
For that reason, claims linking his death to a particular condition should not be treated as fact without further confirmation from his family or another reliable source.
Thompson was 83 years old. He had celebrated his birthday in March, approximately seven months before his passing.
Several obituaries involving people named Charles Thompson have appeared online, so the Council Bluffs resident should not be confused with others who shared his name.
The announcement from Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home identifies him specifically as Charles E. “Chuck” Thompson, born in 1943.
Family Members and Funeral Arrangements
Thompson is survived by Sharry, his wife of 61 years, and their sons Troy and Todd. His daughters in law, Amy and Jennifer, are also named in the family obituary.
He leaves six grandchildren: Ashley Quick, Claire Hoeft, Conner Thompson, Colby Thompson, Wyatt Thompson and Samuel Thompson. His six great grandchildren are Maria, Noah, Vivian, Ezra, Alaina and Kolbe.
Surviving siblings include Mary Lybarger and John Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Timothy Thompson and his brothers Richard “Dick” Thompson and Raymond Thompson. It also mentions nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation took place on October 25 at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, with a vigil service that evening. A Mass of Resurrection followed on October 26 at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. Inurnment was planned for Saint Joseph Cemetery.
The family indicated that it would direct memorial contributions made in Chuck’s honor. His obituary remains available through the funeral home for those seeking confirmed details about his life and services.