Charles Satterly

Charles Fuller Satterly, of Oro Valley, Arizona, passed away on December 10, 2023.
Chuck was born on February 4, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Clarence and Mary (Palmer) Satterly.

Chuck grew up and attended local schools in Louisville. He joined the army April, 1956. While stationed in Connecticut, serving as a radar technician at the Nike Missile Base in Orange, CT, he met his future wife, Barbara.

Chuck and Barbara married July 2, 1960. They lived in Northford, CT for 26 years where they raised their kids and made many life long friends. In January of 1994 they retired and moved to Sun City Oro Valley, Arizona where they began traveling throughout the western part of the country. That lead to other travel adventures over the years to destinations around the world.

Chuck spent his career in the wire rope industry starting at Acme Wire; shift supervisor at Universal Wire, North Haven, CT and retired from Ulbrich Stainless Steel, Wallingford, CT, 1992.

Chuck loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, while back in CT, and then all the active outdoor activities offered in Sun City Oro Valley: hiking, biking, tennis, golf, water volleyball, and working out and swimming on a daily basis. These new found activities brought many new very close friends into both their lives. A hidden talent was awakened when Chuck became involved in the Sun City variety shows. He enjoyed the spotlight taking on the roles of several characters throughout the years.

Chuck is survived by his wife Barbara White Satterly; Children: daughter, Sharon and husband Todd Keel, Katy, TX; son, Steven C. Satterly, Scottsdale, AZ; daughter-in-law, Linda Lynn, Scottsdale, AZ; Sister: Juanita Stancil Sciullo, Gulfport, FL; Brothers-in-law: Ronald White, David and Peggy White, North Haven, CT; Grandchildren: Travis and Leah Keel, Seabrook, TX; Kyle Keel, College Station, TX; Great-grandson: Krew Keel, Seabrook, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

Butch, as known to his family growing up, is pre-deceased by Brothers: Walter, Marvin, Raymond, James; Sisters: Pearl Crisp, Elizabeth Gibson, Geneva Embry, Marie Allen, and Frances Powell.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Casa De La Luz, 7740 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704 would be appreciated. The hospice service that took great care of Chuck.

Internment: Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Marana, AZ, January 11, 2024.