Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carl

Charles Joseph Carl was born to Delbert “Swede” Carl and Eliza Laroque on December 12, 1961 in Toppenish, WA. Spending his younger childhood days in Rodeos participating in any events he could alongside his sister Eva. Raised on the 3C Ranch helping his parents become Yakima County Cattleman of the year in 1971. His strong work ethics and routines could be attributed to his early mornings tending to the herd and family horses. The Carls’ favorite time of year was branding cattle with new and old familiar faces sharing stories, plenty of laughs and drinks, and reminiscing about the past. This continued right up to Sunday May 3rd where he placed his brand one last time before his passing on May 4, 2026. Chuck attended K-12 in the Toppenish School District and graduated in 1980. He valued growing up with his cousins and all his friends who would remain lifelong. He would welcome the arrival of his son Clinton Joseph in March of 1984. Marrying the love of his life Marcene M Holden at the Colonial Wedding Chapel in CDA, Idaho on 09/09/1989 with their 3 year old son Austin James by their side; Brady Charles born the following February. Chuck never crossed paths with someone he didn’t get along with. Very cordial, very engaging. He would strike up a conversation with the Uber driver, the elderly couple on the back nine, or the Starbucks barista serving him multiple cranberry bliss bars and his peppermint mocha. The kind of guy you would want sitting next to you at the Toppenish auction dinner because he would pick out the best dessert for the table. His grandkids always knew where he stashed the candy loot and pop-pops. If he wasn’t in the mountains cutting wood, fishing, or eating berries, you’d find him at the bowling alley. Dedicated bowler, producing competitive sons and grandkids who carry his passion of sport. Knowing everyone on the native bowling tourney trail and enjoying the past few years in the senior division. He was his family’s biggest supporter, even when they were squaring off against each other. His greatest highlight came on November 16, 2022 when he bowled his first and only sanctioned 300. Finally joining the ranks of his boys, and all those he considered sons. Was a Board member of the Eagles Northwest Bowling Tournament, which took place every March. A time to reconnect with friends who had moved away, his yearly mini reunions. The most memorable national bowling trips include Syracuse, Baton Rouge and the many drives to Reno or Vegas. Keeping up with all the young bucks of Valley Lanes who would throw in extra tournaments and 40 frame games to make the week worthwhile. His early bowling days started in Wapato, then Toppenish and finally Sunnyside, some years commuting multiple times per week. Chuck considers all his bowling acquaintances as family, if you were ever on the lanes with him he’d high five your strike with his Spock fingers! The family would joke his greatest talent was multi-tasking the TV remote, switching back and forth between the Rodeo Channel, Sporting events, Gold Rush and BBQ competitions. Always rooting for his Niners in his Rice jersey, except when they played the Hawks; eagerly cheering on the Mariners, if he wasn’t sitting in the ballpark like he did during last season’s playoff run. Attending the Hall of Fame bids, and jersey retirement celebrations of all his favorite players. Travelling many times to games with his wife and road trip buddies. The biggest argument of the year came on Apple cup, where he would sport his Purple and Gold attire against his wives Cougars. He could tell you every stat of every cowboy on the Rodeo circuit, especially during NFR time. Wandering to Vegas to watch in person at the Thomas and Mack Center to take in the excitement. As years slowed down, he enjoyed running a wagering day sheet, betting round by round, ALL 10 nights. It became a yearly tradition his family will continue onward. His ultimate achievement was watching his sons compete in high school, but eventually that joy was found spectating all his grandkids accomplishments, whether on the court, the field, the alley, the pool, the mat, academically or promotions and graduations he was there for it all. Beginning as a Toppenish Junior Rodeo contestant to eventually becoming the President of the entire operation until it’s conclusion in 2020. Often recognizing names of past contestants even all these years later, he never forgot a participant. He served on the Board of Directors for the Toppenish Pow Wow and Rodeo, a big step up as a child showing steers at the Jr. Livestock Show. Touring other local rodeos on how to improve amenities, and innovative ideas for Toppenish, brought him regularly to Ellensburg, Pendleton, and Benton County, to name a few. His goal was to one day venture up to Calgary where he met their Board President last year in Arlington, TX at the American. He was awarded the Volunteer of the Year by the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce at the 99th Annual Ranch Party in 2019, working the catch pin for over 39 years at the Toppenish Rodeo. Thanking the Rodeo board for all your generous love and support during this time. He was a Proud member of the Yakama Nation and Dedicated Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Program (YKFP) employee of 30+ years, with retirement looming around the corner. Driving truck to transport fish was a big part of his job. Being on the road, away from his family days at a time, but always coming home to share his adventures and joys of being in the closed area. Taking his kids and grandkids to go fish the lakes he frequently stocked. We’d like to thank the Fisheries Program for their time (hunting, fishing, cooking, meal prep) in making his final meal possible. Charles is proceeded in death by his mother and father, his brother Butch, aunts and uncles, sister in laws: Wanda, and the late Debby. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years Marcy, his sister Eva (Carl), his beloved Aunt Betty Carl, his sons: Clinton, Austin, Brady; grandkids: Caleb Clifford, Eliza Marie, Harlie, Beau Sampson, Ahtanum Joseph, Dallas Jesse, Cade Reginald Carl and Jordan Ashue; his two fur babies Copper and Todd, all of bowling family. Chuck was a faithful friend, exhibited by all the times he was asked to be a Best Man or Groomsman. He was the one you always counted on to be there for you. His bubbling personality and happy ear to ear smile will forever be in our hearts. Please join his family for his final viewing on Thursday May 7th from noon to 4PM at Heggies Colonial Funeral Home. His last ride out of town will begin at 10AM procession to Wapato where he will be laid to rest with his father at Reservation Cemetery. Followed by a BBQ which he so dearly loved to host (at Toppenish Eagles).

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carl

December 12, 1961 - May 4, 2026

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Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carl

December 12, 1961 - May 4, 2026

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