Charles Ray Rahmig, also known as "Chaz" or "Chuckie", passed away in Kennewick, WA, on May 24, 2008 at the age of 61. He was a resident of the Tri-Cities for the last 60 years. He was born in Sacramento, CA, on February 12, 1947 to Charles C. Rahmig and Marion T. Sult. He served in the Navy for 3 years shortly after graduating from Richland High School in 1966. He retired as an electrician in 2001 and was a member of the IBEW Union Local 112. He was married to Tia "Dove" Rahmig on May 27, 2006 in Pasco, WA. He is survived by his wife, Dove; his brother, Ron C. Rahmig and wife, Lannie; his daughters, Stephanie R. Pierce, Anneka Sainz-Rahmig and Samantha Sainz-Rahmig; his sons, Rodney Keat, and Jeremy Dean-Wood and wife, Karine; his nephews, Ron F. Rahmig and Nick Rahmig; his granddaughters, Ysha Sainz-Rahmig and Allie Dean-Wood; and his grandsons, Chase Dean-Wood and Michael Gomez. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marion Rahmig; his sister, Charlotte Rahmig-Blair; and his grandmother, Lois Rahmig and nephew, Jason Rahmig. Chaz was a man of very few words, But when he spoke, all listened, His thoughts came from his heart and soul, And his wisdom was never in question.