e joined the faculty at ISU, in 1969. Charles enjoyed teaching undergraduate and graduate students. During this time, he published a book and wrote many articles for Sociology Journals. Charles was initiated into Alpha Kappa Delta Honors Society, PSI Chi (Psychology), Phi Kappa Phi (Academic), Faculty Citation from the University College of Science and Humanities, Faculty Citation from ISU Alumni Association, AJ Ellis Award for teaching, he Lectured at Baoding University (Public Rep of China), formally recognized at Academia Athletic Department Award from ISU, and for 10 years he was the National Secretary Treasure for Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Society. He was a member in Ames American Legion, Arcadia Lodge # 249 A.F. & A.M., and Ames United Church of Christ for 50 years. Charles and Mary Ann were blessed with two children, David and Katy. He enjoyed many activities; hunting, fishing, golfing, ISU Sports, RAGBRAI, family activities and had a love for watches. Chuck was named Emeritus Professor retiring from the classroom in 1998. He then was an Academia Tutor for another ten years with the Athletic Department being awarded an Honorary Staff Member. He was privileged to be on a Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2012. Chuck was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Richard, Jonas, Erle and Walter, and a sister Shirley. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Mulford, his son David (Troi) Mulford, his daughter Katy Mulford, and four grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Dorothy and Jacob. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Ames United Church of Christ, or Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, Iowa. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.