Charles McLean Obituary

Dear Liz, Daughters and Grandchildren: I wanted to give a short tribute to Charlie at the memorial, but the program was perfect without my adding to it. So, here are a few thoughts about Charlie, derived from 40 years of knowing him through IDOT, mostly when I was under his helpful wing. To me, Charlie was always able, accessible, accomplished, amusing, astute, benevolent, calm cool & collected, clever, competent, creative, dedicated, deft, deliberate, dependable, direct, efficient, entertaining, fair, friendly, funny, generous, helpful, honest, humble, humerous, innovative, kind, light, loyal, open, patient, patient, persistent, positive, practical, proactive, proficient, realistic, savvy, SCOTTISH, sincere, straight-forward, supportive, tactful, thoughtful, thrifty, trustworthy, urban & urbane, visionary, willing, wise, witty & not-too-serious. Also, I admired him as a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, veteran, Chicagoan, farmer, engineer, manager, company man, colleague, listener, media-master, advisor, mentor, role model, best friend, & true public servant. We will miss him but his memory lives on for all who knew him! Thanks for all, Charlie!

Dear Liz;

Sorry about Chuck. We still remember the good times at the ITE picnics at Woodmar.

Row

Dear Liz,

We were so sorry to read of Charlie's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We have many fond memories which will be with us forever.

Joyce and Dick Walons

Dear Liz and family: Our condolences to you and yours at the loss of Chuck. We have very happy memories of our times together with both of you. Fondly, Ken and Esther Berliant

Dear Liz and girls,



Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have very fond memories of Chuck and will always remember him as a kind and gentle man.



See you on Nov. 4th.