Charles “Chuck” Mullinix,

October 29, 1947 - October 23, 2023

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. 

Service: A Celebration of Chuck’s Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD

          Charles “Chuck” Mullinix, age 75, died Monday, October 23, 2023 at Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital.  A Celebration of Chuck’s Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.  Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

            Chuck was born on October 29, 1947 in Beloit, IA to John and Helen (Dose) Mullinix.  He attended grade school in Beloit, IA and high school in Canton, SD.  He obtained his GED while proudly serving his country in the US Army.  After serving two tours in Vietnam, he returned to Canton and married Lois Crawford on August 4, 1969.  The couple made their home in the Black Hills.  In 1975, he joined the US Navy and again proudly served his country until his retirement in 1992.  After his discharge, his family moved back to Canton.

            Through the years, Chuck worked for the elevator in Canton, for Peterson Farms, and drove truck for Steve Beck until his health began to fail.  He enjoyed listening to Bob Seger music, having coffee at the VFW in Sioux Falls, watching Judge Judy and Gun Smoke, and, in his younger years, sipping on a cold Budweiser.  Family was the most important thing in Chuck’s life and he cherished spending time with them, especially his grandchildren.

            Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 54 years, Lois; son, Shane Mullinix (Tiffany Kreun); daughter, Lynn (Travis) Waite; grandchildren, Austin (Abbi) Waite, Elena Waite (Junior Lopez), Callie Waite, and Wyatt Mullinix; along with numerous extended family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Mullinix and Larry Mullinix; half-brother, Roger Morris, and half-sister, Beverly Aulner.  www.andersonandsonsfh.com

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  1. Claude M on October 24, 2023 said:

    Chuck was a all around great guy.
    And a awesome singer. We had
    alot of fun times together in our
    younger years . RIP Chuck.

  2. Montgomery Tracy on October 24, 2023 said:

    Sympathies to your family. Always enjoyed talking to Chuck when he would come in for coffee.
    R.I.P Chuck
    Tracy and Richard

  3. Robert Minor on October 26, 2023 said:

    Chuck go rest in peace go say hi to Bob Ronny Rodger Geoge and the rest of the Beloit gang

  4. Nancy Feekes on October 28, 2023 said:

    Dear Lois and family, I am so sorry to learn of Chuck’s passing. May you have perfect peace and comfort, gifts only our Heavenly Father can bless you with at this time and in the days and months ahead. I feel your grief and wish you great memories to fall back on! God keep you close in the coming days❤️

  5. MaryAnn (Raymon) Gesaman on October 28, 2023 said:

    Lois, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you have perfect peace that God can give you. Prayers and blessings.

  6. Joseph Jones CW03(ret) USN on November 1, 2023 said:

    Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate!

  7. Sal DiStefano on November 10, 2024 said:

    Dear Lois, so sorry for your loss. While I didn’t know him, he sounds like a wonderful guy.