Charles Sartell

Charles Junior Sartell, 83, died June 4, 2005 in Wadena after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Chuck was born on January 30, 1922 in Sartell to Charles Francis and Agatha (Limprich) Sartell. He graduated from Technical High School in St. Cloud. He joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduating. He married DeLoris Brinkman in St. Cloud on September 28, 1943. He was a sergeant and a fighter plane crew chief with the Marine Air Corps in the Philippines where he was severly burned. After his discharge he graduated from St. Cloud State Teachers College and became an industrial arts and art teacher in Wadena for several years in the early 50's. He started his own construction business and specialized in building homes and lake cabins in central Minnesota. His entrepreneur skills continued as he became a license plate deputy registar and ran a cheese shop. Chuck was very involved in civic organizations. He was a life member and past commander of VFW Post 3922, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, member of the American Legion Post 171, a 55 year member and past Grand Master of the Wadena Masonic Lodge. Other community organizations include the Elks, Wadena Golf Club, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and he was active in various church functions. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting waterfowl, upland game and walleye fishing. He often combined his artistic and construaction skills to create unique items in the community (remember the giant ice cream cone ?). Chuck and DeLoris enjoyed sharing meals with family and friends at their home parties. An avid storyteller, Chuck loved to embellish jokes with his broad vocabulary. He was proud of his service to family, community and the country. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tom, Richard and Bob; sisters Zona, Marguerite, Janette and Elaine. He is survived by his wife DeLoris; children Charles (Sally) of South Haven, Mary (Marty) Wasche of Eagle River, AK, Jesica Sartell of Issaquah, WA, Karell Sartell of Sartell, Sally McGavock of Gilbert, AZ, Dan (Donna) of Wadena, Pat of Marysville, CA, Jim (Kathy) of Rosemount, Bill (Kathy) of Sauk Rapids; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. View this Videotribute

Charles Sartell

January 30, 1922 - June 4, 2005