Edward "Chuck" Leroy Raum, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home at the age of 94. He was born on December 10, 1920, in Washington, DC to Annie M. (Smith) and Henry R. Raum.

Chuck served in the United States Army from December, 1942 to January, 1946. He was a mechanic on B-24 engines for the Army Air Force and an amphibian truck driver. On January 20, 1942, he married Mary B. Flynn. Chuck was a painter by trade and his hobbies included wood working, fishing and gardening.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Raum and loving father of one son, Edward L. Raum, Jr., and his wife Theda "Gissy" and one daughter, Carol A. Scruggs and her husband Thomas. He was the devoted grandfather of five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many other family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.