Charlene Margerum

Charlene Louise Margerum passed away on Wednesday, January 14th at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Charlene was born to her parents Bertrand & Donna Warner on March 12, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND. Charlene was united in marriage to Charles F. Margerum on May 29, 1962 in Crookston, MN. Charlie and Charlene moved to Bertha, MN 38 years ago. Charlie passed away on November 6, 2004. Charlene was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a member of the National Tuberous Sclerosis Assoc. She enjoyed Bridge club, cards, traveling, spending time with family and friends, playing piano and collecting Precious Moments, nutcrackers and Snow Village pieces. Charlene was the consummate wife and mother. Her life was defined by her loving marriage to Charlie and her love and care for her children and grandchildren. She was always involved in their interests and activities and never missed one in which they participated. Charlene had a lifelong priority of ensuring that Cory was loved and well cared for. She loved to laugh, tease, tell jokes, and had a great smile accompanied by a twinkle in her eye. Charlene loved to play cards with her family and friends. She never lost her competitive spirit but was always a gracious sport. Charlene was also an avid Twins fan. Charlene had great inner strength and faith. She battled cancer initially at the age of 43, and her family feels blessed to have had her in their lives the many years she survived. Charlene Margerum’s gift of life is a celebration, and her memories a comfort for all. Charlene was also preceded in death by her mother, Donna. She is survived by her daughter Christi (John) Newell of Maple Grove, sons; Curtis (Tracy) of Stafford, Virginia, Chad (Dianne) of Monticello and Cory of Wadena; grandchildren Karly, Kristopher, Logan & Jace; her father Bertrand (Judy) of Pembina, ND; sisters Linda Warner of Plymouth and Gaye (Ron) Fritz of Pembina, ND. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 21st at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertha with Rev. Blake Rickbeil officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronald Fritz, Chuck Headley, John Kelley, James Margerum, Richard Margerum, William Margerum, James Novacek, Ken Thompson, Victor Wald, and Steve Pauley. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Charlene's nephews and grandsons. Interment will take place in the Pembina City Cemetery.

Charlene Margerum

March 12, 1943 - January 14, 2009