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Bruce Charlsen Obituary
I have four children, Todd and Diana (Pinti) Charlsen of Clinton, Tamara Mugford of Oriskany, Michael Charlsen of Utica and Michelle Charlsen (deceased). I also have five beautiful grandchildren, Alexandra of Clinton and Coty, Kirsten and Tehgan of Oriskany and Alison Charlsen (deceased). I love them and will miss them all dearly.
I leave behind three sisters, Edna Reiners and Marilyn Oswald of Penn Yan and Colleen Wight of Rochester. My sister, Betty Vermilye, left this world before me. I have two brother-in-laws, Dwayne Oswald and David Wight and many neices and nephews. Patricia Rogowski is a very close and personal friend and I thank her for helping me through some difficult times.
I treasure the many memories and experiences I had with my family and my biggest regret is that I did not spend more time with them. There is so much more I should have done and wanted to do. I wanted to hold my first great-grandchild.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend Memorial Calling hours for Bruce from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday (January 12), with a service to follow at Townsend –Wood Funeral Home, Penn Yan, New York.
Any donations, please make them to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, Utica, N.Y., or to Hospice. They do fantastic and difficult work.
Now I will finally be going home to Penn Yan....to stay.
Arrangements in care of Wolanin Funeral Home, Inc. New York Mills
Online memorials may be left at www.wolaninfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Charlsen
Paula Newland Adwell
January 2, 2022
My goodness I can't believe it has been so long since Bruce left us. I will always remember how he had a chance to enjoy his grandchildren
January 11, 2013
To Edna, Colleen, Betty and Bruce`s kids and grandkids,
We share your sorrow and memories even if Howard and I are 3000 miles away. Bruce has been very much in our prayers and thoughts through his long struggle and pain. I am glad that he is no longer suffering.Prostate cancer is a terrible thing. We have many that we know personally who have it right now. I have shared Bruce`s story with them as it went along...to keep them aware that they need to be alert even if "clear" of it for several years.
Bruce Emailed me after his birthday that he felt better and thought maybe he`d make it to birthday 70 like I will in February. I`m glad he had better days where he was more positive.He was so happy to be able to be with his kids and grandkids. He loved them all very much!!I wish they could have known the Bruce my brother Dave and I remember...the joking and fun at the farm and family get togethers. Egg fights, rides in his old coupe , sardines and all the normal orneriness we cousins got up to. :)He will be greatly missed... a much loved first cousin!!
Linda Phillips Rice
Cornelius, Oregon
January 10, 2013
Dear Edna, Marilyn and Colleen,
I'm so sorry to read of Bruce's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Alma Lambert LaBour
January 10, 2013
I so miss the updates Bruce would give on face book about what a wonderful time he had for the days he moved in with his son. It was like he lived his life to the fullest for a short time. My sincerest sympathy to his family. a class mate Paula Newland Adwell
January 10, 2013
You fought a good fight to the end. You were an inspiration to many people with your courage. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Ruth Lawrence Warren
January 10, 2013
Words really can not tell how I feel. He never gave up the fight and I admire him for that. Prayers to all of his family for their loss.
Cathy Nutting
January 10, 2013
Todd, Diana , Alexandra & family
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a very nice man with a good heart. I will pray for your family.
LuAnn & Randy Oswald
January 9, 2013
Prayers to the family. So sad to hear of Bruce's passing.
Dave & Peggy Phillips
January 8, 2013
Our sincere condolences to Tammy, Mike, Todd, Edna, Marilyn, and Colleen. Bruce was more like an older brother to me than a first cousin, since neither of us grew up with a brother, just wonderful sisters. He had a huge influence on many parts of my life - - ‘inadvertently' (?) initiating my lifelong interest in hot rods and racing with his '37 Ford coupe (like the one shown); my serving in the Air Force like him, instead of the Army when I got my draft notice; and my summer weeks on the farm, learning to drive tractors and the truck, which later gave me purpose on our mini Texas ranch during retirement. And I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to thank him. In the last few years, we reconnected and I grew to appreciate him anew, with his email jokes and lasting sense of humor. My wife, Peggy, grew to love him also and regrets not having a chance to meet him. He will be missed and remembered forever. Maybe the Good Lord will even find a way in Heaven of making him enjoy the dreaded task of “milking”, as long as he is by the side of his beloved dad and my uncle, Henry! See you later bc. Keep the gas can handy and the tires fresh!
Renee Brown
January 8, 2013
Todd,Tammy, and Mike,
Your Dad was an incredible man who loved you and your children unconditionally. I would call Uncle Bruce whenever I was home and we kept in touch on facebook. I will miss his emails, messages, and pop ups of "Hello" when I am online. I have many fond memories of your Dad and he will forever be in my heart. Sending love and prayers to all of you, Renee
Betsy Walters Ballard
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Bruce's loved ones. My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Richard and Tina Bord
January 8, 2013
Tammy,Todd and Michael,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. I am in shock. I do hold some great and fun memories growing up in that household. We will be thinking of you all and praying.
Love
Richard and Tina Bord
Karen Serianni (Brown)
January 8, 2013
Tammy, Todd, & Mike- I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember him as always being welcoming when I visited your home. The atmosphere was warm & he always was happy when I saw him. I've heard such great things about him that I never knew-I wish I had a chance to know him better. His children & grand children have a great legacy to be proud of.
Patricia Rogowski
January 8, 2013
Todd and Diana,Tammy and Mike
you know how I feel My prayers are with you
Fred Williams
January 8, 2013
Bruce and I worked at Univac together. He was a great friend and I will always remember all the good times we had.
My condolences to Bruce's family.
Brian and Cindy Duerheimer
January 8, 2013
Mike, Todd, and Tammy. We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man to me and all of the neighborhood kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donna Bodine Treat
January 8, 2013
If there can be such a thing at such a sad time, I will say what a beautiful obituary was written for Bruce. I will ask if he wrote this himself knowing he would be leaving us or did his family write so nicely of him. My sympathy to his loving family.
Tony and Pat Lupia
January 8, 2013
We shared a lot of special times with Dad. He was a good man and we know you will miss him. All our love
Bill and Gerri Duerheimer
January 8, 2013
We have wonderful memoires of Bruce with us as all our children grew up together. He was a special person and we will miss him very much. All our love to everyone.
Harry Strong
January 8, 2013
Bruce was just a great guy and really fought the good fight at the end. I admired him for his strength, his weakness and his vulnerability as he knew the end was coming. Rest in peace now, Bruce
Don Drew
January 8, 2013
I think Sudsy said it best when she told me we grew at the right time and place.
Bruce go with God to your final resting place as you down on all of us from Penn Yan.
To your family he will be missed but not forgotten.
January 8, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a good man.
Dick & Carol Bord
Brenda Dickenson
January 8, 2013
Todd, Tammy, Michael and family,
I was so very sad to hear about your father. He always managed to make people around him smile. My heart and throughts are with you during this most difficult time.
Sending you much love,
Brenda Dickenson
STEVE, ARLENE COREY
January 8, 2013
WHAT A VERY STRONG AND BRAVE MAN, SO SORRY. WE WERE IN SCHOOL TOGETHER
Charlie Purin
January 8, 2013
I remember Bruce from our high school days at PYA. I'm shocked that time has passed so quickly and that so many of my classmates have already finished their lives, but love lives on.
Charlie "Chuck" Purin, class of 1961
Fran Roberts
January 8, 2013
Tammy...So Sorry for the loss of your dad! Prayers to you and your family.
Fran
Stefanie Castle-Hoft
January 8, 2013
Tammy, I'm very sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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