Charles F. DeHaan

Charles “Charlie” DeHaan, age 85, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. Charlie was born on July 30, 1940, in Harvard, Illinois, to Fred and Wilda DeHaan of Alden, Illinois. He graduated from Alden‑Hebron High School in 1958 and went on to graduate from Moler Barber College in 1960. On August 4, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Julianne Wyse, in Harvard, IL, beginning a loving marriage that spanned more than six decades. Charlie owned and operated Charlie’s Barber Shop in Richmond, Illinois, for 46 years. His chair was a place of conversation, laughter, and friendship, and he took great pride in serving the community he loved. In addition to his barbering career, Charlie faithfully served as the Richmond Township Assessor for more than 25 years and volunteered with the Richmond Fire Department and Rescue Squad for many years as well. After retirement, Charlie and Julianne moved to Petersburg, Illinois, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Family was the center of Charlie’s life. He deeply loved his family and friends and enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing trips to northern Wisconsin. Charlie never met a stranger. He was known for his great smile, his quick wit, and for whistling a tune wherever he went. His warm personality, gentle humor, and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Charlie was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Petersburg. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5754, Bishop Griffin Assembly 0201, where he achieved the honored Fourth Degree designation. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julianne DeHaan; his son Kevin (Diane) DeHaan of Taylor, Missouri; his daughters Denise (Ed) Rohrer of Petersburg, Illinois, and Cindy (Scott) Geest of Highland, Illinois; and his daughter‑in‑law Jessie DeHaan of Berthoud, Colorado. Charlie is also survived by his grandchildren: Ryan (Kelly) DeHaan, Trevor (Erin) DeHaan, Shannon (Cody) Knuffman, Jared DeHaan, Kristen (Sean) Duggan, Trenton (Destiny) Rohrer, Megan Rohrer, Morgan (Jack) Hayes, Nathan DeHaan, Jack Geest, Hannah Geest, and Nolan Geest; and his great‑grandchildren Brooks and Harper DeHaan; Thomas, Oliver, and Claire Rohrer; and Kennedy DeHaan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Wilda DeHaan, his son, Randy and infant daughter Anne, and his infant grandson Justin DeHaan. A Funeral Mass honoring his life will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Petersburg, Illinois. Family and friends may gather for visitation at the church from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg. Hurley Funeral Home of Petersburg is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Simmons Cancer Research or Dementia Research, c/o SIU Foundation at the School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19666, Springfield, IL 62794-9666. Or the Menard County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 26, 210 South 6th St., Petersburg, IL 62675

Charles F. DeHaan

July 30, 1940 - April 18, 2026

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