Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Charles Tague, age 78, of Portland passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021 in the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Portland on December 4, 1942 the son of Douglas and Ann (Godfrey) Tague. He was married on September 23, 1967 to Vicki Grisell and she passed away on April 19, 2019. Charlie served in the US Army, 1960 Graduate of Portland High School and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Charlie was retired as a technical engineer for A & R Pipeline. He served on the Board of Directors of Meridian Services. He was active in the community and participated regularly in the Cancer Walk.

Surviving are his daughter Stephanie Tague of Churubusco, Indiana, one sister Susan May of Washington state and two granddaughters Alyson Lucas of Churubusco and Lauren Lucas of Havelock, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by two brothers John Tague and Larry Tague.

A memorial service will be held on Friday July 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Asbury United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Boggs presiding. Military rites by American Legion Post #211 will follow the services. Memorials can be made to Portland Foundation, Arts Place, Jay County Chamber, Asbury United Methodist Church, Meridian Health Services, Rotary Club of Portland, John Jay Center, Jay County Cancer Society, United Way of Jay County or choice of the donor. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com