OSKALOOSA — Charles “Chuck” Barnhouse, 84, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at his home in Oskaloosa. 

He was born May 30, 1927, at Oskaloosa, the son of Charles L. and Irene S. Snider Barnhouse Jr. He graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1945.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the ship USS Point Cruz. Upon his discharge he continued his education earning his degree at Drake University. On June 30, 1951, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann “Mimi” Clark at Oskaloosa; she died Dec. 21, 2003. In 1941 he started working for the family business C.L. Barnhouse Music Publishing Company in Oskaloosa. In 1957 Chuck and his brother took over the operation of the business from their father. He managed the creative side of the business, selecting the composers and music to be published.  Chuck was the president of C.L. Barnhouse Music Publishing for many years, he semi-retired in 2001, but stayed involved in the company through most of 2011.  He was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church, American Legion Harry L. Anderson Post 34, Do-Gooders International, and the Windjammers. He was past president of the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce, and Elmhurst Country Club. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling, and spending time at the lake cottage, all of these made extra special with Mimi at his side. He also enjoyed coffee at Smokey Row with his daughter, Ann, and his friends.

His family includes his two daughters: Lynn Barnhouse (and Tom Oliphant) of Minneapolis, Minn., and Ann Barnhouse, of Oskloosa; a sister: Dianne Campbell, of Oskaloosa; and his grand dog: Rowdy.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Cynthia Coe; and a brother: Robert Barnhouse.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. James Episcopal Church in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Dr. Terence Kleven officiating. As was Chuck’s wish his body has been cremated. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Wednesday morning after 10 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.

Memorials may be made to Mahaska Hospice or St. James Episcopal Church.