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Norland, Charles Carssow
Age 90, of Edina, MN, and long-time resident of Town and Country, passed away peacefully July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Ingrid (nee Bakkeli), parents Hans Bonde and Anna Geraldine (nee Carssow), sister, Ingerid, and one brother, Richard.
Dr. "Chuck" served as chief gastroenterologist at St Luke's Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center, as a teaching attending at Barnes Hospital/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, as well as working with trainees at Barnes-Jewish, St Louis City Hospital and the John Cochran VA Hospital. In addition, he was a professor emeritus of clinical medicine at Washington University and received the Washington University Medical Center Alumni Association's Alumni Achievement Award in 2014. He served as president of the St. Louis Medical Clinic and held a number of elected positions with the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. He also spearheaded an important community-wide smoking cessation project.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. In his "second career", Charles became an accomplished photographer whose works have been on display at Missouri Baptist and other locations in the St. Louis area. In addition to photography, his lifelong passions were tennis, playing the drums, the St. Louis Cardinals, and all things Norway. A proud Eagle Scout, he enjoyed fishing and outdoor adventures.
Survived by brother, James; son, Hans; daughters, Kate Nelson and Ann (Alan) Koehler; grandchildren, Hans Nelson, Grete Nelson, Jennifer Norland, Heather Norland, Ingrid Koehler and Carsten Koehler.
Memorial service Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Rd, Town and Country. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to the donor's favorite charity.
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Britta Lindvall Hovey
August 7, 2024
Doc Norland, as we called him, continued to care for others even at 90 years old. He took good care of my 94 year old father Don Lindvall who lived nearby him until he passed in late May. You could find them swapping National Geographic magazines, catching the church livestream or sitting out on the sunny patio together. He called my Dad a stubborn Norwegian until the end. We were blessed to have gotten to know him.
Karen Adderton
July 26, 2024
So sad to hear that Chuck has passed. He was a great doctor, neighbor, and friend. Karen Adderton
Lawrence Barton
July 26, 2024
So sorry to read this. Dr Norland was my gastroenterologist and diagnosed my life/long problems with Celiac Disease in 1969. Eventually he assumed all my medical care. We had a great relationship and we took his advice about DePauw University where his son Hans went. Our daughter Hilary graduated from there in 1991. Our condolences go to the family and especially Hans whom I met when judging the Monsanto/Post Dispatch Science Fair.
Ben Rhodes
July 25, 2024
So sad we lost our dear family friend, Chuck. Our parents met in Chicago at med school and quickly became lifelong friends. I have so many fond memories of visiting the Norlands in St. Louis, Chuck was so well read, witty and funny, enjoyed life and helping others, and had a great laugh. He was interested in what you had to say and treated everyone with respect. I'm so glad he had a long full life and was a terrific mentor to his kids and grandkids. After Ingrid passed, he went out of his way to stop in Colorado once to see me, and again just to take my wife and I out to dinner. My heart goes out to all of his family. We will truly miss you Chuck!
Barbara
July 24, 2024
I worked with him fir 15 years he was amazing physician and gentleman. He was always kind and a good mentor in my position. I had such respect and care for him as my boss. He will be missed by all. I will never forget his kindness
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