Charles R. Evans

Charles Rex Evans, 60, was born August 3, 1963. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with his wife by his side.

In October of 2002, he married his soulmate, Amber Evans. Together, they had a beautiful family and made a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Chuck adored his wife, loved and was proud of his children, was happy to be a grandfather, and loved his furbabies. He liked rock music, traveling, riding his motorcycle, Cubs baseball, and was a friend of Bill with27 years of sobriety. He was a chef by trade and was the dietary manager at The Laurels of Defiance.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Amber Evans of Van Wert; a son, Nathan Evans of Van Wert; a daughter, Paige Barker of Bluffton, Indiana; a granddaughter, Raya; and a grandson on the way. He is also survived by his brother, Daniel (Deborah) Evans of Ft Wayne.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Zent; his mother, Michaelene Evans; and a sister, Lisa Duncan.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, with Rev. Clark Williman, officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00PM-2:00PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.