Charles F. Chuck Dr. Shield, III
January 12, 1946 ~ September 25, 2018
Dr. Charles F. "Chuck" Shield, III
72, beloved son, brother and husband, amazing surgeon, excellent father, wonderful grandfather, and great friend to many, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Vigil Service will be at 6:00 pm, Friday, September 28, 2018; Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2018, both at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Charles was born January 12, 1946 in Stuttgart, AR and graduated from Midwest City High School. He went on to OU where he received his bachelors degree in Zoology and his masters degree in Physiology and met his wife, Kitty, who he married on August 31, 1966. Following his marriage to Kitty, he received his medical degree from Washington University. Charles completed his medical residency in General Surgery at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX and his transplant fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. In 1981, the family moved to Wichita where Charles worked with Wichita Surgical Specialists and was integral in establishing the kidney transplant program at Via Christi St. Francis. His work, along with others, was iconic in putting Wichita, KS on the map for surgery and patient care. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jr. and Annabelle Shield. Survived by his wife, Catherine “Kitty” Shield of Wichita; children, Christopher (Danielle) Shield of Houston, TX, Charolette (Kevin) Zeuthen of Fayetteville, AR, Richard (Amanda) Shield of Wichita; grandchildren, Alex, Alex, Jack, Sydney, Zoey, Wyatt; siblings, Linda (James) Wells of Orangeburg, SC, Anita Lee of Hoover, AL, James (Denise) Shield of Huntsville, TX, Terra Richardson of Hoover, AL. A memorial has been established with: St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 7404 E. Killarney Pl., Wichita, KS 67206. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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So sorry for your loss Terra, Anita and family. Youre in my prayers.
He was a truly amazing man. Words of encouragement and support Everytime he was seen. He always made others around him feel more secure in thier journeys in life. He will be missed as a person and as a peer to so many people he had the honors of teaching and showing what true compassion is in the world we know today.
Our condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you comfort and hope.
John 6:40
I heard thru another former resident of Chucks passing. He was a force of nature. During my time as his resident he taught me the importance of excellent and attentive care to our patients, and the satisfaction of doing an excellent operation. He was an outstanding surgeon and teacher: operations with him were both exciting and painful: you got the opportunity to actually operate, but paid for it by continuous comment! He was a mentor and a friend, helping me thru the writing of my first scientific paper and sitting on my back porch for a beer. It is remarkable how many things learned from Dr Shield I have passed on to a generation or so of residents in my practice. My condolences to Kitty and his family. Respectfully yours, Greg Beilman, MD, Wangensteen Chair of Surgery, University of Minnesota
I worked with Dr Shield at St. Francis for many years. He expected excellence and we all made sure as nurses that we delivered! (you certainly heard from him if it wasnt !). He cared for his patients deeply. Gaining his respect was a big deal, he didnt give out compliments easily but when he did, it was gratifying to know you met his expectations. I learned a lot from Dr Shield and offer my deepest sympathy to his family. He was proud of his family and loved sharing stories esp about the grandkids. That always brought a smile to his face! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What a horrible loss. I am deeply saddened by this news. Kity, you and your family are in my prayers.
Chuck you will be missed. I always enjoyed our conversations. You could talk and educate on so very many topics. Your boundless love for your grandchildren and children was surpassed only by your love for Kitty. Your iPhone was mostly a storage vehicle for photos of them all. Enjoy the journey to Heaven my friend I know you will be keenly observant of every nuance.
Kitty and family may God hold you gently and lovingly as you grieve. There was only one Dr. Charles Shield.
Kitty, Charolette, Kevin, Alex, and Jack,
We were so very sorry to hear of your husband/father/grandfathers passing. He was a truly wonderful and cheerful person. And, I know he loved you so very much. When I think of him, I see his smile.
I know there are no words to ease your pain, but we are praying that God will wrap you in his arms and comfort you all. Please know that we are thinking of you today and in the days to come.
Much love,
Jarrod and Christy Graham & family
Chuck, God broke the mold when he made you. You will be missed. You made a difference in so many lives. Kitty and the family are in our prayers.
I learned so much from him. He had a passion for teaching. Countless surgeons and patients are better because of him.
It has truly been an honor knowing you and your family. Sorry we cant make it to the service, Im sure it will be standing room only! You should know your wife is in good hands with the wonderful people youve molded your children in to.
Thank you Dr Shield for saving my daughters life. Will remember you forever.
The world is a better place because of Dr. Shield.
Ultreya, Chuck!
I am so sorry for your loss. I learned so much from your husband, he was a great teacher. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. I hope your family will find peace in this difficult time.
I am saddened today to see Dr Shield has passed away! He was a mentor and a friend. He was rough around the edges, with a gooey center, especially when it came to his grandchildren! Most of us knew that if we were on his bad side for making a mistake, you could easily change his tune, by mentioning his grandchildren! He was hard on his residents, but enjoyed teaching surgery to us! He cared deeply about his patients and his residents! I considered him a friend! He will be missed greatly!
So sorry to hear of Dr. Shields passing. I first met him in 1987, the year of my first transplant. Dr. Shield was hard, but he was good and he new it. I will be forever grateful that Dr. Shield was my surgeon. God Bless
Our sympathies, Kitty. God enfold you and your family in Gods loving embrace.
Im so sorry to hear about Dr. Shields passing. I worked on the transplant unit at St. Francis right after nursing school. He was always so kind to me, and that made working the rough cases much easier.
Kitty. I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Chucks passing. Our family, the Rodriguez family, were back door neighbors of the Shields upon their move to Huntsville. My sister and I attended high school with Linda. My brothers were contemporaries of Jimmys. I remember meeting you when you and Chuck were dating. The last time we saw each other was when Annabelle passed. Oh Kitty, my heart goes out to you and yours. Chuck loved you all so dearly. Praying for peace for all of you!
My heart is broken. Kitty my condolences to you and the family. He was so loved. Oh my goodness I cant believe it.
My deepest condolences to your family. I worked in the SICU with Dr Shield. He wanted only the best for his patients which meant tough on us nurses. But we learned alot from him and he loved to teach. Prayers to your family.
Kitty and family,
I was so sad to hear of Chucks passing. I will miss his wit and wisdom. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. With sympathy, Alison
I will remember Dr. Shield as one of my favorite attendings from residency. I learned so much from him about medicine and about how to live life. I appreciate all the hard work he put into the life that he loved and the lessons he taught me.
Dr. Shield worked so hard to give my mother more life and help heal her in the late 90s. I still remember him vividly even though I was a small child. He did so much to keep her with us longer and I will forever be grateful. Im sure they are giving each other a hard time in heaven above just like they did at the hospital! Praying for peace and healing for the family. Thank you for sharing him with us so our family could stay with us a little longer.
Thanks to this wonderful surgeon for making many of us have a longer and happy life. I met Dr. Shield before he started his practice in Wichita. I was facing kidney failure and I had heard he was coming to Wichita and had my Nephrologist see if I could get an appointment with Dr. Shield. He agreed to talk to me about a kidney transplant. I became his 4th kidney transplant and the 1st living related transplant at St. Francis Hospital. I received a kidney from my brother. I just celebrated my 37th anniversary of the transplant. I am very sad to hear of his passing.
My husband and I are very saddened to learn of Chucks passing. We met him because of his love of bees and enjoyed his passion for them. He was a wonderful man that shared his time and knowledge with his fellow beekeepers. All of his fellow South Central Kansas Beekeepers send their condolences.
Bill and Candy Vinduska
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.