DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake Athletics and the Drake football team mourn the loss of beloved former assistant football coach, Bill Charles. Charles passed away suddenly Saturday, July 28 in Des Moines, Iowa.
"The Drake football family is hurting today with the passing of Coach Bill Charles. We hurt for his wife Shirley and their entire family. We also hurt because we have lost a dear friend and a great coach. So many of us, players and coaches, have been impacted by Coach Charles during his 35 years at Drake. Coach Charles was truly an impact man and his legacy will be felt for many years," said Drake head football coach Rick Fox.