Charles F. Field

It was a dark and stormy night when our 'Charles' went away…" Charles F. Field loved to recite the real Little Nell verse, always ended it with a boisterous laugh, and made everyone listening laugh as well. He is undoubtedly reciting it again with the many dear friends and family that preceded him. Charles F Field passed peacefully on November 1, 2023, paving a safe journey for his beloved bride of 67 years, Mary B. Field, who joined him after her final goodbyes, just six days later. Chuck, as he was known to all, was born and raised along with his brother Bob in St. Paul, by Dean and Blanche Field. He was a proud graduate of St. Paul Central HS and the University of MN. After attaining the rank of Major in the US Marine Corps, Chuck joined Paine Webber (now UBS) in 1960. He retired as Vice President in 1995 to spend more time on his mediocre at best golf game. Chuck excelled at getting 18 holes completed in well under three hours at his beloved Somerset Country Club. Chuck was a civic leader, taking on leadership roles with St. Paul Rotary, the American Red Cross, the Indianhead Council Boy Scouts of America, the United Way of St. Paul, House of Hope Presbyterian Church, and as President of Gyro International. Chuck's civic duties lead to St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman declaring August 16, 1995 to be Charles F. Field Day. His beloved Mary, daughter of Polly and Richard H. Bancroft, grew up in the Crocus Hill area of St. Paul, along with her siblings Dick, Betty and Polly. She graduated from Summit School, proudly informing her grandchildren she finished ranked number 10 in her class. When asked how many were in the class, Mary hesitantly answered, eleven. After Summit School graduation, she bravely boarded the train to attend Colby College in Maine. Mary frequently delighted her family with her fabulous cooking and perfectly adorned tables. She also served her community, active in St. Paul Children's Hospital Association, Junior League, PEO, American Red Cross, House of Hope Presbyterian Church and Thursday Club. She enjoyed her golf leagues in MN and AZ, a monthly poker club for 50 years, and putting together tasteful wardrobes sourced from Sonnie's of Highland Park where she ended her working career. Chuck and Mary proudly raised four very grateful children and adored their spouses: Charlie and Susan Field, Polly and Peter Carchedi, Elizabeth and Eric Olsen, and Susan and Steve Lipps. They were devoted PaPa and Nanny to their grandchildren Abby (Jake), Cameron (Kate), Joe (Peony), Matt (Yelena), Alex, Emily, Sam (Laurel) and Adam (Megan) and their great-grandchildren Ada, Eddie, June and Barrett. Additionally, they loved and were honorary Maw and Paw to their wonderful "acquisition" Dr. Barbara Swaby of Colorado Springs, CO. Although our hearts are broken, knowing their everlasting love story continues, brings us peace. Memorials suggested to continue the young girl's grant work of niece Ann Bancroft via the Ann Bancroft Foundation annbancroftfoundation .org or the literacy for all children work of Dr. Barbara Swaby via cflim.org. Go to "General Needs" then earmark "Barbara Swaby Work" to donate.