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What the hell happened? Seriously? He used to swing by my tailgate for years, was a great guy that I kept in touch with on this board and elsewhere. I was just emailing him about sports management as my nephew is in that major, we got through him being in Columbus and stuff then nothing. Now I know why. Terrible. I'm stunned. Anyone know what went wrong? Someone hit him? So sorry for his family. Damn.

No words. R.I.P SubFlea

Terrible news. I didn't know Subflea, but he was an excellent poster who will be very much missed here.

This is just horrible news.

Chuck was a tremendous Bearcat fan and an even better person. He would do anything to help anybody. He also always gave great advice, but didn't do so unless asked. I will miss him as part of the Bearcat family that I have met over the years.

Is there any news on arrangements/visitation/etc.?

For those who want to know:

Charles J. "Chuck" Saffell, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Chuck attended St. Charles Preparatory School, later graduating from Reynoldsburg High School. He also graduated from the University of Cincinnati following serving his country in the United State Navy for eleven years. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Martha Saffell and Charles and Josephine La Scola. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Saffell; son, Collin Saffell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; parents, John and JoAnn Saffell; brother, John (Terri Bowen) Saffell; step-children, Isaak, Grayson and Scarlett; in-laws, Debbie and Joel Lawson; sister-in-law, Alisha (Bob) Johns; aunt, Jane (Roger) Baldwin; cousin and Godparents, Linda and Rich Presutti; and several cousins. His family will receive friends on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Chuck to Lifeline of Ohio (Attn: Contributions), 770 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH (43212) or via https://lifelineofohio.org/contribute-to...-of-ohio/. Condolences may be sent via http://www.johnquint.com.

http://www.johnquint.com/Obituary.php?Fu...nt&ID=2935

(08-09-2017 01:07 PM)QSECOFR Wrote:  This is just horrible news.

Chuck was a tremendous Bearcat fan and an even better person. He would do anything to help anybody. He also always gave great advice, but didn't do so unless asked. I will miss him as part of the Bearcat family that I have met over the years.

Is there any news on arrangements/visitation/etc.?

From Columbus Dispatch Obits
August 12, 2017 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Chuck to Lifeline of Ohio (Attn: Contributions), 770 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH (43212) or via https://lifelineofohio.org/contribute-to...-of-ohio/. Condolences may be sent via http://www.johnquint.com.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 10, 2017

Over the years I have played in a number of Bearcat golf outings. My memory is I played in a four with him a few years ago. Wow - there are many sad stories in life.

Awful news. Subflea seemingly had excellent insight regarding the Athletic Dept. and shared accordingly.
He had kids and step kids I feel bad for his family. RIP.

Dude was young and apparently had a family, sucks indeed.

RIP.

We all love to talk and argue on these boards. The funny thing is we are all prob more like each other than not. Many of us have "known" each other for literally decades and while you may never have seen a poster or wouldn't know them if they stood in front of you, you still know them and it hurts.

(08-09-2017 08:14 PM)MU ATO Wrote:  RIP.

We all love to talk and argue on these boards. The funny thing is we are all prob more like each other than not. Many of us have "known" each other for literally decades and while you may never have seen a poster or wouldn't know them if they stood in front of you, you still know them and it hurts.

Well put

(08-09-2017 08:18 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(08-09-2017 08:14 PM)MU ATO Wrote:  RIP.

We all love to talk and argue on these boards. The funny thing is we are all prob more like each other than not. Many of us have "known" each other for literally decades and while you may never have seen a poster or wouldn't know them if they stood in front of you, you still know them and it hurts.

Well put

Exactly. I read the news for the first time this morning and I was shocked to say the least. While i never met him, he was a level headed, well-informed voice on this board. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.

Met Chuck @ Bearcat Baseball games while he was a student. Terrific guy. RIP Subflea. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Sad news. I never met subflea, but always enjoyed his posts.

My prayers that he is in a better place now, and my prayers to his family and friends in their time of loss.

Paying my respects and sending love to Chuck's family and friends. Only know him through the board, but I have always enjoyed his insights and banter here. He left us too soon, but it sounds like he lived live to the fullest -- fatherhood, love, military service, and of course an education from his beloved alma mater. There is much to be proud of and honor for his time in this world. RIP.

His wife just posted that he donated his organs and saved 3 lives through his donations. RIP Chuck.

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(08-10-2017 08:00 PM)mlb Wrote:  His wife just posted that he donated his organs and saved 3 lives through his donations. RIP Chuck.

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Really good of him.

(08-10-2017 08:01 PM)BeerCat Wrote:  

(08-10-2017 08:00 PM)mlb Wrote:  His wife just posted that he donated his organs and saved 3 lives through his donations. RIP Chuck.

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Really good of him.

Absolutely incredible! The privilege to live and the gift of life given to three strangers. How many loved ones of these three were also impacted by this opportunity from sub? Quite a worthy legacy he left.

(08-10-2017 08:00 PM)mlb Wrote:  His wife just posted that he donated his organs and saved 3 lives through his donations. RIP Chuck.

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This doesn't surprise me at all.

Me neither Billy