Charles (Charlie) Walter Duver, Jr., 84, of Lawrence, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Eudora.
Charlie was born June 26, 1941, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the son of Charles Duver Sr. and Mildred (Deay) Duver. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1959 and attended college at Emporia State University.
Charlie served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was an electrician on the USS Rich. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Charlie worked at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, was co-owner of Clear Cube Ice and retired from the University of Kansas (KU) after 36 years. He was very proud of keeping the scoreboards running for all KU sporting events during his time with KU Facilities and Operations.
Charlie married Alicia Suzette (Watson) Fowler in Lawrence, KS on February 26, 1981. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include sons Howard (Dianne) Fowler, Lake Quivira, KS and Hayden (Lori) Fowler, Lawrence, KS, grandchildren Madison Fowler, Eudora, KS, Mason Fowler, Lawrence, KS, Maren Fowler, Lake Quivira, KS, and Gwen Fowler, Lake Quivira, KS and great-grandson Wyatt Fowler.
His brother, Robert Lee Duver, died earlier.
A private family celebration of life will be held later.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Suzie and family,
Sorry to hear of Charlieβs passing.
Thinking of you, and keeping you in my prayers.
Suzie, you were such a devoted wife.
U WILL BE MISSED CHARLIE
IT WAS GREAT WORKING WITH U
Charlie, was a very sweet man. He will be missed by many of us at the old VFW Post 852 . All the Bartenders knew Charlie and Sue. What a very nice couple.
Charlie watching the KU game on the TV. Charlie you will be missed. But, Never forgotten. Rest in Peace my Friend πππππ
Charlie was a character. He was curious. He could fix anything. He could grow things. He loved his garden and his heirloom seeds that he started in his big barn in the winter. He had great stories to share. Rest in Peace, Charlie.
I loved when Charlie came to the VFW on Saturday morning with Don Carr.. between those two men I learned so much and a little bit about everything! They were the highlight of my Saturday mornings..Every time I set out a hummingbird feeder I think of Charlie..he told me they always come when the lilacs bloom. Rest Peacefully Charlie.