Charles Alfred “Chuck” Zeman 1929-2022
Charles Alfred “Chuck” Zeman, a Leisure World resident, passed away on June 13. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 30, 1929, Chuck was the oldest child of Albert Zeman and Margaret Moon. He graduated from Laguna Beach High School and earned his associate’s degree from Orange Coast College. He was a corporal in the Korean War, where he received a bronze star. Chuck was also member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, with a bachelor’s of science in Business. In 1959, Chuck married Margaret Lambert and had three children. After his divorce, Chuck married Gayle Stanley; they had one son.
Chuck was a draftsman and manager in the early years of the aerospace industry, then worked for the County of Orange for 30 years. After retirement, Chuck relocated to Garden Valley where he used his skills as a carpenter to build houses. After the death of his second wife, Chuck settled in Leisure World, where he met Susan Ferarro. Chuck and Susan enjoyed traveling together. Chuck was active in the choral and theater groups and Leisure World Baptist Church.
Chuck is survived by his children, Kimberly Zeman (Michael Stark), Bruce Zeman, Tiffany Gaeta, and Michael Zeman (Ruth), six grandchildren, his brother Albert Lee Zeman (Donna), various nieces and nephews, and three stepsons Norman Fox (Jenny), Douglas Fox (Michelle), Robert (Fox) Zeman and their families. In addition to his second wife, Chuck is predeceased by his parents and sister, Margaret Slevin (George.) Chuck and his enthusiasm for life will be missed.
