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Charles R. 'Chuck' Primmer

Charles R. “Chuck” Primmer Sr., 69, of Huntington, IN, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 9:19 a.m. at his home.

Mr. Primmer attended Huntington High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as part of his 18-year military career. He worked in the insurance department at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center for many years.

He was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Huntington to Richard and Florence Bodie Primmer. He married Sue Drabenstot on July 8, 1967, in Huntington, and she survives.

Additional survivors include two sons, Charles R. Primmer Jr. and Nathan D. Primmer, both of Huntington; three daughters, Sandra S. Martinez, Hidi M. Primmer and Dawn M. (Steve Carter) Brown, all of Huntington; two sisters, Sue (Dave) Troxel of Tampa, FL and Becky (Curtis) Wickline, of Huntington; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Calling is Monday, June 12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to noon at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Drive, Huntington. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon at the mortuary. Those unable to attend may view the service on the Bailey-Love Mortuary channel at www.livestream.com. Burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington County.