Auburn – Charles “Chuck” Derrow, 88, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 1, 2020 at his home in Auburn. He was born March 2, 1932 in Auburn to Charles F and Cora L (Bassett) Derrow. Chuck was a U.S. Navy, Korean War Veteran and worked at Northern Indiana Fuel and Light Natural Gas Company for 38 years before retiring in 1994. Chuck and his wife Rebecca also owned and operated Hilltop Country Inn, Bed and Breakfast. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn and he was also a member of the Auburn Elks Lodge. He served as co-director of St. Martins Community Kitchen in Garrett. Chuck and his wife Becky were active in the RCIA program at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett and Marriage Encounter weekend retreats where Chuck was known for his devotion to God, marriage and family. His quick wit and laughter were his hallmarks. He could make you laugh and cry at the same time. His thoughtfulness and willingness to help others came easily. His love for family, friends and fellow workers always exemplified his love for God. He put others needs as his first priority. The loss of Chuck's presence in the lives of all who knew him cannot be replaced. His thoughts of late were "Miss me but do not grieve in sorrow but laugh when thinking of me and smile, always smile." Because of the COVID 19 virus many may not come to say good bye in person but will be thinking about and remembering his love and devotion toward his family and friends. May he have gone to God in peace for a life well lived. He married Rebecca C “Becky” Lemish on June 20, 1957 in Angola and she survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and a daughter, Kevin J (Kathy) Derrow of Fort Wayne, Shannon M (Michael) Patak of Dayton, OH and Charles A (Mary) Derrow of Wadsworth, IL; a foster daughter, Lora Woods Litzenberg of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and a brother, Robert H Derrow of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Marie Preuss, Gladys Whittig and Helen Sanders and 8 brothers, Earl, Wildie, Arthur, Howard, Guy, Glen, Chester and Walter Derrow. A Funeral Mass will be 11 AM Thursday July 9, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn with inurnment in the Auburn Catholic Cemetery in Auburn following the service. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Wednesday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN. A Rosary will be recited at the conclusion of the gathering at 6 PM Wednesday. Preferred memorials are to St. Martins Community Kitchen, St. Joseph School or St. Vincent DePaul Society at Immaculate Conception Church. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com .