Charles Edward “Chuck” Kain, 61, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Charles was born April 25, 1964 in Kirksville, Missouri to Charles Ervin and Elmira (Lewis) Kain. Chuck is survived by: His father, Charles of Milan; Three children, Andrew (Amanda) Kain of Kearney, Missouri, Laura (Aaron) Jones of Kearney, and Cress (Andrea) Kain of Bethany, Missouri; Grandchildren, Andy Kain, Alex Kain, Shya Clark, Brayden Jones, and Kenzie Lomas; Great grandchild, Amara; Aunt, Carolyn (Larry) Magee of Milan; uncles, Ed Kain of Milan and Harold Lewis of Unionville, Missouri; and several cousins.
Chuck grew up on the farm, graduating from Putnam County R-1 High School, then from North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Over the years, he worked at Con Agra and Kraft, also moved to Florida for a time where he was a waiter. Chuck loved gardening and flowers.
A graveside service for Chuck will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Missouri. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to go towards his final expenses, c/o Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home, 120 West Fourth Street, Milan, MO 63556.