Charles A. "Charlie" Anderson

1938 - 2012

Charles A. "Charlie" Anderson obituary, 1938-2012, St. Cloud, MN

BORN

1938

DIED

2012

Charles Anderson Obituary

Charles "Charlie" A. Anderson, 74

St. Cloud

July 6, 1938~December 17, 2012

Charles "Charlie" A. Anderson, age 74, St. Cloud, MN, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home with family by his side.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.

Charlie was born July 6, 1938 in St. Paul, MN to Charles W. and Elizabeth "Beth" (Zimmerman) Anderson. He married LaDrene Michealson on February 6, 1959 in St. Paul, MN. Charlie served in the United States Navy. He was employed by Buckbee Mears, Old Home Foods and most recently by EnviroTech at Centra Care Clinic River Campus in St. Cloud.

Charlie was a member and past commander of North Branch American Legion Post #85. He enjoyed raising pigs on the family farm as well as fishing, cribbage and card games. Charlie was a very hard worker and took great care and pride in what he owned.

Charlie will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, LaDrene of St. Cloud, MN; son and daughters, Cheryl (Patrick) Schreifels of St. Cloud, MN; Chris Anderson of South Minneapolis, MN; Charles "Dan" (Karen Reber) Anderson of Sartell, MN; Cindy (Craig Thiry) Stoffel of Forest Lake, MN; Carrie (Michael) Ohnstad of Coon Rapids, MN; Terri Scanlon of South Minneapolis, MN; sister, Janette (Bill) Valentine of Springfield, MO; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; and many close special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and Keith, and three sisters, Donna, Leone and June.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Cloud Hospital Hospice Staff and the Coborn Cancer Center Staff for taking such great care of their husband and father.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Dec. 19, 2012.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's family. We were proud to have him as an employee of Old Home. He was a friend to all.

Jean Olson

December 20, 2012

i met charlie when he came to work at mills fleet farm in baxter,mn always had a smile and willing to do whatever he was he was asked called me his little buddy we shared many stories and good times i will dearly miss him and think of him often truly one of the nicest people ive had the pleasure of knowing

carey brusseau

December 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Charlie. I met Charlie at River Campus. He greeted everyone by name with a warm heart-felt hello, how are you today. We were blessed with getting to know such a wonderful person.

Lisa Lemke

December 19, 2012

CHARLIE WAS ONE OF THE MOST KINDEST CARING PEOPLE I HAVE EVERY HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH AT CENTRA CARE. WE ALL THOUGHT OF HIM AS A FRIEND FATHER AND GRANDFATHER, HIS LAUGHTER AND SMILE WAS ALWAYS THERE NO MATER WHAT HE WAS GOING THU. HE WOULD ALWAYS ASK ABOUT MY DISABLED SON AND YOU COULD TELL IT WAS NOT CONVERSATION IT WAS REAL CARING. YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND.

MARSHA PIETRZAK

December 19, 2012

I met Charlie when I worked at River Campus- I told him he was like my new grandpa since I had just lost mine to cancer. He took me under his wing and always brought a smile to my face. I loved sharing hunting stories with him, and of course the venison. He will never be forgotten, such a great person.

Shelly Lowell

December 19, 2012

Charlie you have been there just like a Dad for me. I will always carry a part of you in my heart. God Bless You

Karen Reber

December 19, 2012

Chris, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know how much family means to you so I want you to know that I am thinking about you and sending lots of prayers and hugs. Please let me know if you need anything.

Linda Stebor

December 19, 2012

I met Charlie through CentraCare Clinic. Over the years and many conversations, I have to say that Charlie is one of the most facinating people I have ever met. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ann Moilanen

December 19, 2012

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