Charles Louis Bridges Jr

Charles Louis Bridges Jr. passed away in his sleep at his residence in Dutch Flat on August 14th, 2025. Born in Auburn, California, September 21st, 1941. He attended primary school at the Dutch Flat School and graduated from Placer High School. After graduating, Charlie was employed by PG&E, where he retired after 32 years of service. Although retired, he never stopped working.

Charlie's work ethic and passion to help others was demonstrated in and around his community, where he served as a volunteer firefighter for 48 years, the last 20 at the rank of Captain. He also helped to manage and maintain the Dutch Flat Mutual Water Company for decades. Neighbors knew who to call if they needed something welded, repaired or dug out. He was an excellent backhoe operator, welder and mechanic.

Those who knew Charlie also knew of his love of fishing. He not only loved to fish the lakes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, but he also traveled to Alaska several times on fishing adventures. He made sure his daughters and every one of his seven grandsons learned to fish.

Charlie is survived by his children, Linda Coelho (Kevin) and Mary Thompson; grandchildren, Joe Coelho, Jake Coelho, Tony Coelho (Fiona), Thomas Coelho, Dominic Coelho, Ben Thompson (Brieana) and Nick Thomspon; great-grandchildren, Henry Coelho, Wade Coelho, Isla Coelho, Malcolm Coelho and Bayker Thompson; his sisters, Charlene Simpson and Patricia Yeo (Ken). He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Bridges, and his parents, Charles Bridges Sr. and Eleanor Bridges.

There will be a service September 20th at 11:00 am at Lassila Funeral Chapel in Auburn with a reception to follow at the Dutch Flat Community Club, Dutch Flat.