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Charles Ivaska obituary, 1942-2013, Mosinee, WI

BORN

1942

DIED

2013

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Charles Ivaska Obituary

Ivaska, Charles

Charles R. Ivaska, 70, Mosinee, died Sept. 17, 2013 at his home.

He was born December 30, 1942 in Mosinee, son of the late John and Mary (Kubick) Ivaska. He married Barbara Puls on Nov. 21, 1961 in Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2008.

Charles was a head fireman at the Mosinee Paper Mill for 40 years. He loved fly fishing for pan fish with family and brother, Jim Ivaska, spoiling his Grandchildren and watching the Grandchildren play sports. He also loved hunting and working on cars.

Survivors include a son, Raymond (Jane Leithe) Ivaska, Mosinee; two daughters, Diana (Jim Hanneman) Graveen and Christine (Rick) Strand, Presque Isle; seven Grandchildren, Ryan and Jennifer Strand, Bryce and Kyle Graveen, Amber, Preston and Shiloh Ivaska; two Great-Grandchildren, Gracie and Ellie Strand; three brothers, Jim (Joan) Ivaska, Mosinee, John (Pauline) Ivaska, Edgar, and Donald (Erma) Ivaska, Mosinee; three sisters, Pauline Shear, Loretta Gunseor, and Evelyn Nechuta, all of Mosinee.

Services will be at 10a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee. Rev. Donald Przybylski will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4p.m. to 8p.m., Thursday, and again at 9a.m until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Sep. 19, 2013.
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Uncle Chuck, we will miss the twinkle in your eyes and that smile that brightened the day. To his family, my prayers are with you during this time of adjustment. I am sure your Dad and Mom are reunited, happy and watching over you.

Robin Ivaska

September 23, 2013

Uncle Chuck, we will miss that twinkle in your eyes and that smile on your face. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time of adjustment. I am sure he is happy being with Aunt Barb now and looking down at his wonderful family.

Robin Ivaska

September 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathies goes out to "Uncle Chuck's" family and friends. He was a great guy with a huge heart and a BIG laugh. He will be missed...but he is now in a better place , free of pain with Aunt Barb-and together they can laugh for eternity !

Ken, Jan and Luke Ivaska

September 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family,our prayers are with your family.

Elaine and Donny

September 20, 2013

"Uncle Chuck" My husband and I will miss him so much! Uncle Chuck had that wonderful charisma and presence about him that you just wanted to give him a big hug every time you saw him! What brings comfort is he is now with his beautiful bride again and forever after. My deepest and sincere condoloscences to their children, grandchildren, his siblings, and for all those blessed people who had a chance to get to know Chuck.

Terrie Calderon (Ivaska)

September 19, 2013

All our love and prayers to the family. He was a great neighbor to my parents for many years. He will be missed.

Lana Mohs

September 19, 2013

I was so honored to have known both him and Barb. They were wonderful people who always knew how to make you laugh. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Nikki Kaiser

September 19, 2013

A wonderful man is gone .... but he is now with his wife he missed so much. Thinking of you all Diana, Ray and Chris....Love you all!

Nichol Taylor

September 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Charles Ivaska. We will keep your families in our prayers.

Wayne and Debra Strand

Wayne and Debra Strand

September 19, 2013

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