Charles Lee VanHyfte Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Lee VanHyfte (West Lafayette, Indiana), who passed away on September 11, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard VanHyfte (Bud) and Okah VanHyfte; his brother Michael VanHyfte; and his wife Lucinda Cripe (Cindy). He is survived by: his daughter Vicki Willis (VanHyfte); his grandsons, Zachary Willis (Katelyn) and Jacob Willis; his great grandchild Nora; his son Brian VanHyfte; his grandchildren, Dusty VanHyfte and Brent VanHyfte; his brother Jim VanHyfte; and his sister-in-law Tanya VanHyfte.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to http://www.combatcookies.org, a local NFP sending fresh cookies and care packages to troops deployed overseas, or a local Veterans' group of choice.
