Charles B. Caessens

Charles B. Caessens, 66, of Bremerton, WA, passed away on January 3, 2017. Chuck was born on November 8, 1950 in Bothell, WA to Emall and Myra (McLucas) Caessens.

A graduate of Shoreline High School, Chuck went on to serve in the US Army from 1969-1980, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and receiving the Vietnam Service Medal, Army Medal of Occupation (Berlin), and the Army Commendation Medal. During this period, Chuck was part of the 7th Army NCO Academy.

After his honorable service, Chuck continued his work in government at the US State Department from 1981-2002, retiring after 22 years. During his time at the State Department, Chuck married Ginger Barth on January 18, 1986 in Pocahontas, MS.

He held memberships in the DAV and American Legion and in his spare time, Chuck enjoyed spending time with family and making music boxes.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Chuck's memory will live on with his loving wife; brothers, Bill McShane and Gary Casessens of Washington, and Clay Casessens of Florida; and sisters, Judy Casessens, Mary Bobbit, and Mary Snell, all of Washington.

Public visitation will begin on Saturday, January 14th from 4-4:45pm at Lewis Funeral Chapel with funeral services to follow at 5:00pm.

Private interment will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery.