Charles M. Driggs

DECEASED NAME: Charles M. Driggs AGE: 86 Date of Death: 3-9-2010 Date of Birth: 1-26-1924 City of Residence: Kirtland Funeral Service: 11 am Saturday March 13, 2010 Location: Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake Organizations/Memberships: Charles was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio. Receiving both the Hoober and Cleveland Yale Alumni 4 year scholarships for 1942, he attended Yale University where he graduated with honors in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Administration, then continued his education at Yale, receiving his LL.B. from Yale Law School in 1950. He began his law career with the international law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until retiring as a General Partner and Administrator of the Estates and Trust Division in September 1991. He began a private civil law practice at that time which has now grown into the current firm of Driggs, Hogg, Daughtery & DelZoppo Co., L.P.A., Willoughby Hills, Ohio. In January of 1944 he was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. From then until July 1946, Mr. Driggs served on active duty afloat with the United States Navy. In 1945 he became Commanding Officer of the USS LSMR 503, amphibious forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, with the rank of Lt. senior grade. He was a member of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Sections of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and Cleveland Bar Association. He was also a member of the Geauga and Lake County Bar Associations. Charles was a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel since 1979, and his biography can be found in the publications: Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Best Lawyers in America, and International Who’s Who. He was elected as an Ohio Super Lawyer in 2006 by his peers. He was Judge of the Court of Nisi Prius from 1999-2000, a past Trustee of the Cleveland Law Library, past President of the Bratenahl School Board and a past Director of the City Club of Cleveland. Charles was also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Rustler Ranch, Inc., a tax – exempt public charity located in Ashtabula County whose mission is that of providing a shelter and refuge for homeless or disadvantaged youth as well as providing educational and recreational programs for youth groups from the inner city. He was a longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous. SURVIVORS: Wife: Ann Eileen Driggs nee Vynalek; Children: Ruth E. Driggs, Rachel K. Love, Carrie E. Michael Giel, Karl H. Dawn Driggs, Charles Matthew Heather Driggs, Jane Marie Douglas Price, Douglas A. Karla Zargari, Patrick G. Diane Zargari, Kenneth M. Jennifer Zargari; Grandchildren: 20; Great grandchildren:16; Deceased Family: Parents: Karl H. and Lila Driggs nee Wilson Sister: Hope Neverman Visitation: 2-8 PM FRIDAY PLACE: Monreal Funeral 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake Burial In: Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Twp.

Charles M. Driggs

January 26, 1924 - March 9, 2010

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