Charles Alan Harken Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Charles Alan Harken of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Alan Harken to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irene Harken and Gerald Harken of Shell Rock, Iowa.; his mother-in-law Alphine Bennett; his sisters, Linda and Barbara Ann; and his nephew Joe.

He is survived by: his wife Susan Bennett; his sons, Carl (Garyn) of Memphis, TN and BJ (Andrea) of Cedar Rapids; his granddaughters, Ellie, Lily, Evie and Daisy; his siblings, Bob (Barb), Bill (Barb), Janet Withers (Tom), Jerry and Pam Czerwiec (Rick); his father-in-law Ron Bennett; his siblings-in-law, Robin Elledge (Dave), Terry Williams, Mark Bennett (Janeece) and Bill Bennett (Sue); and his nieces and nephews, Laura, Steve, Scott, Rob, Matt, Mike, Marc, Lindsey, Lucas, Ben, Sena, Michael, Travis, Amy, Andrew and Jill.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.