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Hobby Ryan (Brumder)
August 3, 2014
Always loved ya Charlie. Condolences to the family. Love, Hobby
May 21, 2014
Charlie was my American Dad when I was 19 years old and spent a memorable summer in Wisconsin. It was my first experience in the USA and I hold great memories of all his family.
Charlie, you will always be in my heart!
With all my love,
Pepa Novell
May 15, 2014
Katie,
I thought very highly of Charlie and appreciated our friendship and working relationship. So sorry for your loss. John Sawyer, Carlson & Erickson Builders
May 14, 2014
We are shocked and so sorry for your loss.
Peace to your whole family.
Michael and Maria Moran
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Peter Bradford
May 11, 2014
So sorry to hear about Charlie. He was such an easy natured wonderful guy. I have so many fond memories of him and his wonderful family at Pine Lake. I especially know how hard this is as I lost my brother, David, last November. We Bradford's will miss him very much.
Sincerely Peter
cr Davidson
May 10, 2014
Peace be with you.
May 9, 2014
Dear Katie, Karley, Lexi, and Eily,
Charlie was one of my favorite people. He always had time to say "hello" and chat for a bit whenever I saw him. I loved his commitment to USL, but more than that, I loved how he cared about his daughters and their education. I send my deepest sympathies to all of you. I pray that God will give you peace in your time of grief.
Pam Hansen
May 9, 2014
Jim and I are so sad about Charlie. We loved seeing him during our summer visits and will never forget his warm and kind friendship. He was such a unique and rare personality, and a truly good person. We will all miss him so much!
Love to Katy and the family,
Tori Lawrence
Daniel Murray
May 9, 2014
Katie and Family, Our deepest Sympathy at your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a Charming Man! A true pleasure to know. God Bless, Sincerely Dan Murray
Jeff Walker
May 8, 2014
I was stunned and deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. It was my great privilege to work with him on various proposals and prospect research projects at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, as well as at UWM. I like to think we became friends, too -- an even greater privilege and, with such a gentleman, a high honor. He was always warm, down-to-earth, direct, funny, and passionate, in a refreshingly, endearingly low-key way; he also was clearly someone who savored his relationships with people. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. The world is a darker place without Charlie's bright light. All the best during this unbelievably tough time ... . -- Jeff Walker (Director of Research, UWM Development & Alumni Relations Office)
May 8, 2014
I was stunned and deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. It was my great privilege to work with him on various proposals and prospect research projects at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, as well as at UWM. I like to think we became friends, too -- an even greater privilege and, with such a gentleman, a high honor. He was always warm, down-to-earth, direct, funny, and passionate, in a refreshingly, endearingly low-key way; he also was clearly someone who savored his relationships with people. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. The world is a darker place without Charlie's bright light. All the best to you and your family, during this unbelievably tough time. -- Jeff Walker (Director of Research, UWM Development & Alumni Relations Office)
May 8, 2014
Wonderful guy who will be sorely missed. Your loving family will carry your spirit forever.
One love,
Michael & Janice Thomas, Door County, WI
Marna Stotzer Banks
May 8, 2014
It was a very, very sad day for me when I learned of of Charlie's passing. I am still filled with sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful, big hearted, and loyal friend whom I have known since junior high school. And while our paths rarely crossed in recent years, it was a joy to see him occasionally in Door County. My deepest condolences to all the family whom I know he loved so much.
May 8, 2014
Katie and All ... my heart skipped a beat when heard of Charlie's passing then streams of tears. A remarkable childhood friend will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Always love, Catherine Davidson
May 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the Brumder Families. Charlie was a good person to work for and he will be missed by all that knew him.
Margie Martinez
May 7, 2014
A wonderful, caring gentleman and a good friend to many. Charlie will be missed but always remembered. Bill Frye and family
Mari Kay Bittl
May 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. His obituary says it all. Charlie was a wonderful man and I will miss him very much.
May 7, 2014
My favorite song comes to mind when thinking of Charlie "Unforgettable" There will be no other like Charlie:) How blessed to be surrounded by your family at the end of a beautiful journey. No one could ask for more. Our prayers are with you Katie and your beautiful daughters, and all of the Brumder family. We love you. The Monserez's
george oelschig
May 7, 2014
Charlie was a man who loved and was loved.
Love only comes from one place and I have faith that he is now in that place!
He will be sorely missed but remembered for his courage and true grit.
I will have an annual brandy alexander in his honor.
My love and condolences are offered to the entire family,
George Oelschig

We will always remember you Charlie...you will live on in each of our hearts. Love, The Burrows
The Burrows
May 7, 2014
Kathy & Stewart Friend
May 7, 2014
We will remember you in so many places: the slopes of Heiliger Huegel ski hill, canoeing in Canada, fireworks on the 4th of July and in our hearts ALWAYS!
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