Charles W. Fawcett Jr, aged 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 19, 1935 to Charles W. and Louise (Antoine) Fawcett. He is survived by his loving wife Lori Fawcett, (nee Hooker); his children Renee Ann Fawcett, Jeanne "Ginger" Fawcett, Charles W Fawcett III and Irina Marie Fawcett; his grand-children David William (Kate) Hughes, Tyler Scott Hansen, Jordan Renee Hansen, Charles W Fawcett IV, Blake Nicholas Fawcett, Emme Christina Fawcett and Ellison Marie Fawcett; and his great grand-daughter Riley Louise Hughes.

Charlie "BeBe" spent his early childhood in Bel-Nor, a village in Normandy, MO where he was raised along with his four siblings including sisters the late Patricia (the late Christopher) Winkelmann, Kathleen (the late Glen) Mankowski, Nancy Jackson, and his brother Thomas J (the late Patty) Fawcett. He was a loving uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend to many.

"Bebe's" childhood was marked by pranks, childhood antics, and imagination but around his middle-school years it became particularly colored by his love of golf. That love extended to his parents and sisters who also claimed many golf titles throughout their years at Norwood Hills Country Club. Charlie's golf accomplishments were legendary beginning with the Missouri State High School Championship which was the first of many titles earned over a lifetime of participation in both local and amateur events, as well as while a member of the Army Golf Team in the late 1950's.

Charlie was dedicated to the Catholic faith throughout his life beginning in elementary school at St. Ann's in Bel-Nor where he was an altar boy, as well as his years in high school at St. Louis University High. He cherished Catholic traditions and sacraments and especially loved participating in the annual White House Retreat every year of his adult life.

Charlie attended Washington University after high school and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity where he made many life-long friends including Dr. Richard Mackey, who he was bonded to until the day he died. While getting his engineering degree, he was also a member of the ROTC. Charlie then spent two of the most fun and joyous years of his life in the Army with his best buddy Dean Fletcher by his side. The stories of their antics while at Ft. Bragg and while stationed in Maine and outside Boston were legendary.

Charlie was born during the great depression, was raised during World War II, and was in high school when there was still a draft. He was fortunate enough to serve in the Army between wars (no combat) but he knew many who were not so lucky.  In childhood he experienced "victory gardens", food and material rations, polio epidemics, and an ever-changing world that few could imagine today. He grew up with a father, uncles, and friends who were experienced tradespeople. This greatly influenced his desire to study construction and engineering, which was his joy and talent throughout his life. He had many friends in the trades over his lifetime but none as close as Charlie Pich, who worked with him for decades, and well into both "Charlie's" 80's.

Charlie was initially married in his 20's and raised two daughters and a son from the early 60's to late 80's. He was a builder and a pilot during this period, and he flew his plane around the country while constructing a series of restaurants and other projects.  In January of 1975, his plane crashed in a cornfield in Indiana. He walked away unharmed (the first of several brushes with death which led us to believe he had nine lives) and had breakfast with a nearby farmer. It did not stop him from flying again.

In the late 80's Charlie was beginning a new life. Recently divorced with three grown children he became very involved with friends and politics in the community. As a result, he was invited to become part of the transition team for a movement to incorporate the City of Chesterfield. It was approved by voters in 1988, and Charlie was elected as one of the first Council Members and then later the Mayor of Chesterfield.

1990 would turn out to be a year of big changes in his life. His first grandchild David was born in early February. Three days later Charlie once again had a brush with death. His neighbor in Chesterfield had taken their life by carbon monoxide from her car in the basement which eventually took down Charlie as well. He was discovered on the brink of death but was saved by the paramedics and hospital.  This incident had a huge impact on him, and he decided that life was too short and he wanted to live it to the fullest. He decided to change how he would earn a living, vowed to play more golf again, and committed to putting his personal life back together. In November 1990 he met the key to that change, he met Lori.

Lori and Charlie were married for over 30 years. They spent the last 20+ years living at St. Albans overlooking the golf course (a dream Charlie always had). Together they adopted and raised a daughter from Ukraine. They also built several assisted living facilities, traveled, played, and thoroughly enjoyed life. She was his true love and took care of him till the very end.

Charlie's life was full of accomplishments, but the truth is much simpler. He made an impact on those around him and was greatly loved.  He was a trickster, a storyteller, and an advisor.  He was wickedly smart but could be goofy, funny and sarcastic at the same time. In the last few years of his life, he was surrounded by family and friends, was blessed with his first great grandchild, and spent most of his time making sure he had everything in order before God called him home.  And although we would have loved him to stick around another few decades, he was at peace with going home and often expressed how much he loved his life. No regrets…that's all that matters!

Services: Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Followed by Interment at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. A celebration of life will follow shortly after.

As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.