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“I enjoyed visiting Charlie while he lived in Bethany. Got to cut his hair quite a few times. My dad was a trucker for 48 years, so I loved to hear...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Pat Klapotz - MN
“Jill & Kris, So sorry to hear about your Dad passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Love, Allyson
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Allyson Haring - Litchfield, MN
“jill, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Cindi Kuehl - Grove City, MN
“To the family: Our sympathy and prayers are with you and our thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.
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4 of 19 | Posted by: David & Jeannie Nelson - MN
“To Charlie and Karen's children and Grandchildren. We have many good memories of being together when Charlie & Eddie worked at Anderson Chemical. ...Read More »
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5 of 19 | Posted by: eddie & lola lohse - dassel, MN
“John, Jody, Jill and Kris....I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Your many memories will help to ease your pain. Please know you are in my...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Dawn DeGeest - Thornton, CO
“John, Jody,Jill, Kris, Very sorry to hear about your dad. I have many great memories with all of you up on 4th street. My thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Lori baker midtling - Grove city, MN
“You're in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish the many memories of your Dad, Grandpa, Brother.
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8 of 19 | Posted by: Jackie Siddall - Sun Prairie, WI
“Dear Jill, Joel, Jenna and Jack, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. You have my prayers and sympathy. May God be...Read More »
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9 of 19 | Posted by: Kathy Tipka - Litchfield, MN
“Dear Jill, Joel, Jenna and Jack, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. You have my prayers and sympathy. May God be...Read More »
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10 of 19 | Posted by: Kathy Tipka - Litchfield, MN
“Kris and family- So sorry to hear the passing of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Jean Larson - Litchfield, MN
“Jill & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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12 of 19 | Posted by: Connie - l, MN
“Hi to you all, It was always a pleasure to stop by and visit with Charlie and Karen. They handled illness calmly and with steadfast faith. They...Read More »
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Daniel Buendorf - St. Peter, MN
“Sorry to hear about the death of Charlie. I knew him from working at Sederstrom fertilizer and was fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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14 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Hirman - Litchfield, MN
“Our deepest sympathy to all of Charlie's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. How sweet the image of your Mom and Dad together again. They...Read More »
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Karen & Larry Hoffmann - MN
“Jill and Chris and family.....I will miss you dad so very much at the ranch....he was always a day brightener for me...and oh how he loved those eggs...Read More »
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Sharon Dicke - Litchfield, MN
“Kris, Jill, Jody, John and Families, Keeping you all in thought and prayer during this difficult time. Just think of how your Dad/Grandpa has...Read More »
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Nicole Johnson and Family - AK
“Many prayers are being sent your way. May you find comfort in the loving memories you have of your Dad, Grandfather, and Friend. (( BIG HUGS))
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Barbara Kuechle & Derek Head - MN
“Dear Jill and Chris, I'm so sorry about your Dad, he was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, you have my deepest sympathy,...Read More »
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Ruth Lietzau - Litchfield, MN
Charles E. 'Charlie' Johnson, age 75, of Litchfield, MN, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Lakeview Ranch in Darwin, MN. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home, Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, prior to the service. Interment will be in the Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Charles Edwin 'Charlie' Johnson, the son of John and Esther (Johnson) Johnson, was born on May 6, 1937, in Litchfield, MN. He graduated from Litchfield High School. He was united in marriage to Karen Anderson on October 15, 1955, in Litchfield, MN. Charlie grew up working on the family farm, graduated highschool and started his family with his bride of 49 years. At this time, he also began what turned into his lifetime career as an over the road truck driver. He often told the story of his first long haul for Anderson Chemical at age 20 bound for New York when he hadn't really even left Minnesota before! The trip must of served him well because Charlie went on to drive for several trucking companies throughout his career and soon began driving coast to coast which he seemed to enjoy best. During his career, he logged over 1 million road miles without an accident, he won many safety awards and became a "trainer" to instruct new drivers towards the end of his career. Charlie had driven countless miles, before he took an early retirement to care for his wife, Karen. He enjoyed spending the weekends with his family when he was home. Charlie also enjoyed farming and tending to his yard and garden. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He lived his last several years coping with dementia, being cared for by his family and friends at the Lakeview Ranch in Darwin. Charlie is survived by his children, John Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jody (and Tim) Schloesser of Fairbanks, Alaska, Jill (and Joel) Ramthun of Litchfield, MN and Kris (and Steve) Dollerschell of Litchfield, MN; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Schloesser, Jeremy Schloesser, Jamie Schloesser, Jenna Huggett, Jack Ramthun and Judson Dollerschell; 3 great grandchildren Savannah, Dylan and Jayla; sister Joann Johnson of Litchfield, MN; sister-in-law Kaye (and Joe) Merila of Plymouth, MN; niece Tracy (and Shaun) Sartin; and nephew Mark Merila. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther; wife Karen; brother Elwood and an infant sister.
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