Body of Missing Middle River Man Found in Reservoir

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission confirmed late Thursday that the body found in the Triadelphia Reservoir was that of a Middle River man

Charles “Chuck” Duckett, 35, was a WSSC employee for 12 years and was working as part of a managed deer hunt at the Montgomery County reservoir when he went missing.

Fire and police departments from across Maryland assisted in the search effort for Duckett, a married father of three. Friends and family members as they held out hope he would be found alive.

WSSC offered no explanation on how Duckett may have died.

But, WSSC CEO and general manager Jerry N. Johnson offered sympathies to the family in a statement released on Thursday.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to Chuck's wife, Kisha, their three children and all of Chuck's family and friends,” Johnson said in the statement. “We hope this will help bring them to closure. 

“I have always said that our employees are our most important asset. Ours is a team dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. And by all accounts, Chuck Duckett exemplified that standard.  His wife and children should be proud.”

For those who would like to help, the family has set up a trust fund to pay for expenses. Donations can be sent to WSSC Credit Union, Benefit for Chuck Duckett Family, PO Box 1187, Laurel, MD 20725.

Please make checks payable to Charles Duckett Family.