Search by Name

Search by Name

Charles Melvin Packer Sr.

1954 - 2025

Charles Melvin Packer Sr. obituary, 1954-2025, Palisade, MN

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Charles Packer Obituary

Charles Melvin Packer, Sr., 71, of Palisade, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home. He was born April 19, 1954 in Bozeman, Montana to Stewart and Alice (Crapser) Packer, Sr. Charles was a Veteran of The United States Army who served during the Vietnam War. Chuck enjoyed fishing, hunting, dirt work on his Bobcat, construction, concrete work and anything outdoors. He loved helping people and learning new things. Chuck especially enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Jenney. He will be dearly missed.

Chuck is preceded in death by his father, Stewart Packer, Sr.; daughter, Stephanie Rosett and grandson, Soren Danielson.

Chuck is survived by his closest companion - his Labrador Retriever, Jenney; wife, Sarah Kendall; mother, Alice Packer; son, Charles Packer, Jr.; siblings, Linda (Ron) Sewald, Cynthia (Sean) Johnson, Kathleen Landrus and Stewart (Stacey) Packer, Jr.; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be Saturday, September 20th at 11 AM in Hilltop Chapel, Palisade. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by Aitkin American Legion Post #86 and Aitkin V.F.W. Post #1727. Private interment will take place at a later date. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Aitkin Age on Sep. 11, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Packer

Sponsored by Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Charles Packer's name

Memorial Events
for Charles Packer

Sep

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hilltop Chapel

49448 Osprey Ave., Palisade, MN 56469

Sep

20

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Hilltop Chapel

49448 Osprey Ave., Palisade, MN 56469

Funeral services provided by:

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin

31 Minnesota Ave. So, Aitkin, MN 56431-1694

How to support Charles's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles Packer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more