Charles R. "Chuck" Hanshaw

TOPEKA - Charles R. "Chuck" Hanshaw, Sr., 69,

of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 16,

2023. He was born on January 30, 1954.

Chuck was known for being The All-American Dad and

will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Chuck  is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra

Hanshaw, and his sons Charles R. Hanshaw,

Jr., John Hanshaw (Kristy), and Ted Hanshaw

(Kimberly). He also leaves behind his cherished

grandchildren Tayler and Tanner Hanshaw, and

Aidan and Katelyn Hanshaw. He is also survived

by his brother Donald E. Hanshaw (Sheryl), sister

Mary Jane Metzger (Gregory), sister-in-law Crystal

Hanshaw, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and

Patricia Hanshaw, sister Sandra K. Hanshaw, and

brother James W. Hanshaw.

Chuck attended Highland Park High School

and served in the United States Army. He later

graduated from Washburn University and worked

at The Menninger Foundation and The University

of Kansas.

In his free time, Chuck enjoyed camping, boating,

hunting and fishing. These hobbies provided

priceless memories for him and his boys.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake

Shawnee Event Center on Friday, September 22,

2023, from 6:30-8:30pm. Family and friends are

invited to come honor Chuck by sharing in great

food, great music, and great memories