Charles Eugene Raef, Jr.
December 1, 1949 - August 10, 2021
Charles Eugene Raef, Jr. age 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston Texas. Charles was a partner at HSA Engineering before retiring in 2018, was a member of IAEI Western Section, he owned and operated an Electrical Construction Company for 17 years. During this time, he specialized in heavy industrial construction. In 1990 he made a career change desiring to use his education and experience in the design field rather than the contracting field, this allowed him to manage his projects with a practical awareness as well as with engineering skills. Aside from his career, he loved his wife dearly, he loved to travel, fish and to cook. Charles was born December 1, 1949 in Fort Smith to Charles Eugene and Kathryn Harshburger Raef. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Rae’Trout Raef; a sister, Glenda Dawn Schaefer and husband Bill of O-Fallen, Missouri; a Sister-in-Law Cynthia J Ramey and husband Bruce of Danville, Arkansas; a niece; and 2 nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 Am Saturday, September 11, 2021 please contact Mark @ 757-971-1035. His Spirit will be sorely missed!
Charles Eugene Raef, Jr. age 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston Texas. Charles was a partner at HSA Engineering before retiring in 2018, was a member of IAEI Western Section, he... View Obituary & Service Information