Charles (Chuck) Albert DeWitt, 79, passed away at 3 p.m. on September 16 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends, and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his brother Joseph Mark DeWitt, his son, Donovan Lake Dewitt, his daughter Shannon Elaine DeWitt, his stepdaughter, Antonia Lyn Crane, his stepson, Steven A. Crane, as well as many other extended family members.

Chuck’s early life was spent in Davis, but he settled in Humboldt County where he worked as a rural carrier for nearly forty years. When he retired, he dedicated his time to saving and restoring the first shipwrecked peace boat, “The Golden Rule” with the help of Leroy Zerlang and the Veterans for Peace. The Golden Rule and her crew members have been sailing around the United States for the past 12 years sending a direct message of protest against nuclear bomb testing as well as sharing anti-war education and strategies for peace.

Chuck will always be known for his legacy of activism, his generous service, his friendship, his laughter and his sense of adventure. He will also be remembered as a beloved father, brother, and friend to many in Humboldt County and beyond. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be forthcoming.