Charles E. Shaw

Charles “Chuck” Evertt Shaw was born March 10, 1941, to Mildred E. (Barnes) Shaw, and Evertt R. Shaw in Bassett NE joining older sisters Joan Edna and Beverly Jean Shaw. He was raised on the family ranch southeast of Bassett, where he grew to manhood. Chuck attended the one-room school at Sybrant District 77 through eighth grade and then attended Rock County High School in Bassett graduating with the class of 1959. In high school, he was active in sports and very active in the Future Farmers of America attaining the State Farmer Degree in 1959 and the American Farmer Degree in 1961. The Future Farmers afforded him the opportunity to make many lifelong friends.

Chuck married Ann Marie Schubert on September 30, 1961, at the Rose Church in Rose, NE. To this union, five children were born: Tim and Tom in 1965, Wendy in 1968, Connie in 1976, and Kari in 1981. Chuck was a fourth-generation rancher in Nebraska until his retirement in 2019. During his lifetime he was active in many organizations including the KBR Rural Public Power Board for 50+ years, Newport Volunteer Fire Department, Valley Grove Community Church Board, Sybrant Community Church Board, Rock County Farm Bureau, Sandhills Cattle Association Board, and Steer Incorporated.

Chuck was a lifelong follower of Christ and during his life he impacted many people, especially the scores of young people who worked for him on the ranch, included his own grandchildren. He was very active in the church in many capacities including Youth Group Leader, Morning Worship Leader, and Sunday School Teacher. In retirement Chuck enjoyed many friends and organizations in Cassville, MO including the First Baptist Church, Cassville Car Club, and the Cassville Senior Center.

Chuck was welcomed into the loving arms of Christ on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Cassville where he and Ann lived during retirement. He is survived by wife, Ann, son, Tim and wife Penni of Bassett and their children, Quinton, Jared (Taylor) and Carson, son, Tom and wife Angie of Memphis, TN and their children, Taryn (Harry) and Jeb, daughter, Wendy Bussinger and husband Tim of Bassett and their children, Tyler (Krystal), Travis (Sarah), Trevor (Ericah), Jordon (Eric), Brianna (Ben), and Newt (Lexi), daughter, Connie Butler and husband Chad of Cassville and their children, Evan and Elizabeth, and daughter, Kari Walden of Bentonville, AR and her daughter, Lily, brother-in-law, Rex Schubert and wife, Cindy of Bella Vista, AR. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding his in death were his parents, sister, Joan and husband, Lloyd Vogt of Elmwood, NE, and Jean and husband Bob Mason of Cheyenne, WY.

A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Joel Wentworth officiating at the event. Casketbearers were: Tyler Paulsen, Travis Paulsen, Jeb Shaw, Trevor Paulsen, Quinton Shaw, Evan Butler, Jared Shaw and Carson Shaw. In lieu of flowers, memorials were suggested to the Sybrant Community Church or Steer Inc. of Bismarck, ND. Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville and Hoch Funeral Home of Bassett were in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com.