Charles "Chuck" Edgar Harrigan, Class of 1966

HARRIGAN, Charles "Chuck" Edgar, was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 3, 1944, to Verna Hauserman and Tom Harrigan. His older brothers were Bryce and Tom and his childhood nickname was "Butch." Chuck attended Zanesville High School, where he played football and was president of the Student Council. He attended Muskingum University 1962 to 1966, where he double majored in Math and Economics and was a football defensive end. There he met the love of his life, Marcia Jean Philion and married in 1968. He taught math in Elyria, Ohio and coached golf, football and basketball. At The Maxwell School at Syracuse University, Chuck earned his master's degree of Public Administration. They moved to Richmond, where he was a dedicated public servant for over 30 years in the Departments of Health; Labor and Industry; and Environmental Quality. Chuck was a disciplined hardworker, whose focus in life was providing his family with everything he was able to do. With Marcia they built a beautiful home where their children, extended family and friends always found support, celebrations and endless memories. Chuck was a talented woodworker, an exercise enthusiast and had an incredible sense of humor. He loved gospel and bluegrass, ice cream and generosity. His had a life well-lived and he was a true role model to all who knew him. Chuck is now with his brothers, his parents and Dick and Doug; no doubt telling jokes and playing pranks. He is survived by Marcia; his children, Drew (Katie) and Brenna (Trip); and his grandchildren, Annalee Mae and Charles L. Harrigan. He will be remembered as a great man. Services will be held at The Brandermill Church on August 7 at 2 p.m.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
Charles "Chuck" Edgar Harrigan, Class of 1966
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