Charles E. Woods, 95, former police chief of Elmwood Park and a member of the department for 32 years, died Saturday in his Elmwood Park home. Mr. Woods was hired by the Elmwood Park Police Department in 1928. He served as chief from 1951 until his retirement in 1960. He was a graduate of the National Academy of the FBI, a member of the legislative committee for the Illinois Police Academy and past president of the Medinah Northwest Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; a daughter, Delores Knopp; a son, Charles Woods Jr.; a brother; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Lewis Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
