Charles F. ARCHAMBEAU

CHARLES F. ARCHAMBEAU, USAF retired, passed away 4 Feb. 2005, following a long battle with cancer. Born 2 Sep. 1931, in Saxon, Wisc. "Chuck" graduated from high school and entered the Air Force and made it a 24 year career. In addition to stateside assignments he had served in Italy, Japan and Viet Nam. In addition to numerous decorations Msgt. Archambeau was awarded the Bronze Star with the Valor "V" attached, while serving in Viet Nam. Chuck reti red from Norton AFB and became a well known and highly respected real estate agent for several reputable local agencies for the next fifteen years in San Bernardino. Chuck's personal life cocsisted of a beautiful 47 year marriage to his lovely "Loyce" (deceased), and four fine children; daughter, Rhonda, son, Charles P. (both deceased), Micah and Alan Archambeau, sons, both of San Bernardino. Chuck has spent many years as a loyal and valued member of the American Legion Highland Post 421, Veterans of For eign Wars Moreno Valley Post 8547 and Fraternal Order of Eagles San Bernardino Aerie 506. In addition, Chuck had devoted his life to his family as a loving husband, father, grand father and great grandfather. Preceding Charles in death were his parents, Charles and Evelyn Archambeau, sisters, Virginia Gehrmann, Mary Myers and Leslie McLaughlin Healy. Survived by grandchildren, Mathew C. Marks, Evan, Shey, Ryan, Abrah, Micah Masterson and Alexandra Archambeau; great grandchildren, Madison and Landon Marks . Visitation will be held Sat. 12 Feb. 2005, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Aaron Cremation/Burial Services, 1525 N. Waterman Ave., San Bdno. This overlaps Memorial Services and Luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. at American Legion Hall Post 421, 28309 E. Highland Ave., Highland, Calif. For information call 909/862-8225. Published in the San Bernardino Sun on 2/8/2005.