Charles S. Vermeersch, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, followed by a visitation until 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Lori (James) Kurtz of St. Petersburg, Florida, Nancy Vermeersch, and Linda Vermeersch both of Cedar Rapids; and grandson, Logan Kurtz of San Rafael, California.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Vermeersch; daughter, Michelle Marie Vermeersch; parents, Adrian and Mary H. Vermeersch; and siblings, Marie Ahrens, Rita Houser, Ray Vermeersch, and Elaine Gaines.

Charles was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids and received a B.S. in Accounting at the University of Iowa. He was blessed to have married Joan “Joey” Supple. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He had a long and successful career with National Oats Co. spanning thirty-one years. He served in several executive positions and retired in 1989 as CEO of Finance. He was active in several professional and civic organizations during his career and served on several committees at All Saints Church.

We mourn the loss of a devoted and loving husband, proud and dedicated father and grandfather, wonderful brother, and friend.