Charles E. "Chuck" Gura

September 5, 1934 - June 13, 2020

Charles E. “Chuck” Gura age 85 of Mentor-on-the-Lake, died peacefully on Saturday June 13, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. He was born September 5, 1934 in Kirtland, OH. Mr. Gura retired from Kirtland Board of Education as head bus mechanic. During his retirement he enjoyed transporting children for Willo Transportation. Chuck loved America and was a US Army Veteran. He owned his own landscaping business (Lake County Rototilling) and was a Volunteer Firefighter for Mayfield Village in his younger years. Chuck enjoyed setting up and sharing his amazing indoor Christmas village displays, his finely manicured lawn, fishing, entertaining, and dancing at the senior center. He also enjoyed walking at the mall, followed by coffee and donuts with his cronies, his Friday morning breakfast with retired Police and Firefighter friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially visiting his children and grandchildren in Florida. Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Andrea “Andi” (Kushner) Gura, children: Gary (Michelle) Kappelman, Rob (Leigh) Kappelman, Christine (John) Strukel and Ken (Marlene) Gura, grandchildren:, Bailey and Jaret Kappelman, Austin (Katie) Gura J.C and Jessica, adopted grandchildren: Kalvin and Kassandra, 4 great-grandchildren and siblings’: Fred (JoAnn) Gura, Bill (JoAnn) Gura and Nora Hahn, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Chuck in death are his son: George Gura, parents: William and Agnes Gura and brother: Robert Gura. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be 2:30 – 4:30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH, 44060. The family looks forward to seeing family and friends and is requesting facemasks be worn. Social distancing during all publicly attended events held in Chuck’s honor is encouraged. A private family inurnment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, OH.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Serving Northeast Ohio, 231 Springside Dr. #140, Akron, OH 44333 in Chuck’s memory. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.