Charles Evertt “Chuck” Shaw, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Cassville.

He was born March 10, 1941, to Mildred E. (Barnes) Shaw, and Evertt R. Shaw in Bassett Neb., who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were his sisters, Joan and husband Lloyd Vogt of Elmwood, Neb., and Jean and husband Bob Mason of Cheyenne, Wyo.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; son, Tim and wife Penni of Bassett; son, Tom and wife Angie of Memphis, Tenn.; daughter, Wendy and husband Tim of Bassett; daughter, Connie and husband Chad of Cassville; daughter, Kari of Bentonville, Ark.; brother-in-law, Rex Schubert and his wife Cindy of Bella Vista, Ark.; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was raised on the family ranch southeast of Bassett, and he 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. 

He was a fourth-generation rancher in Neb., 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.

He was very active in the church in many capacities including Youth Group Leader, Morning Worship Leader, and Sunday School Teacher.

He enjoyed many friends and organizations in Cassville, Missouri including the First Baptist Church, Cassville Car Club, and the Cassville Senior Center.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery in Bassett, Nebraska, under direction of Hoch Funeral Home in Bassett. Pastor Joel Wentworth will conduct the service.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials to be made to the Sybrant Community Church or STEER, Incorporated in memory of Chuck.