Charles William Hubbard was born on September 23, 1928 on a farm near Pretty Prairie, KS, the youngest child of George L. Hubbard, Sr. and Edna Rae Carper Hubbard. Charles attended the Goddard Public Schools where he met his childhood sweetheart and future wife, Rebah Joanne Cross. After graduation, Charles enlisted in the Army and served with the occupational forces in Japan. He continued his military career, serving in the Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Charles and Rebah were married on August 5, 1949. Graduating in 1951 from Friends University, Charles entered the business world and farmed with his brother, George L. Hubbard, Jr., but his interests soon turned to education. In 1953, he started his career as a math teacher and boys' basketball coach in the Derby Public Schools. After receiving a Master's Degree in 1959, he became the Principal at Swaney and Andover Elementary. Ultimately, he became the Business Manager and Superintendent of Schools in Derby. He also served as an interim Superintendent in Garden City, KS.  He died in Edina, MN on October 25th at the age of 90. He of the Wichita Eagle