Sharon Stoltenberg Setterlund's father dies

Charles Stoltenberg, 89
Alexandria Echo Press

Published Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Charles Stoltenberg died on May 30, 2007, at the age of 89 years.
He is survived by his children, Wayne (Pam) Stoltenberg of Ramsey, Sharon (Rick) Setterlund of Alexandria, Diane (John) Wimberg of Elkhart, TX, Paul (Cheryl) Stoltenberg of Spicer, Nancy Walker of Denison, TX, Loren (Linda) Stoltenberg of Ramsey, and Janet (David) Moore of Magnolia, TX; grandchildren Lisa Lemmer, Barry Schon, Carl Stoltenberg, Bethany Reynolds, Alison Stoltenberg, Christina Graham, Kim Stoltenberg, Kelly Stoltenberg, Daniel Stoltenberg, Stacey Bachman and Aaron Stoltenberg; great-grandchildren Andria Bachman, Zachary Bachman, Samuel Bachman, Jasmine Stoltenberg, Alexander Lemmer, Brittany Flaherty and Katlyn Flaherty; brothers, Alfred Stoltenburg of Tyler and Fred Stoltenburg of Jackson; and special friend, Marion Stone, of Alexandria. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred in 1992, six brothers and sisters, and granddaughter, Jennifer Perez.
Charles Joseph Stoltenberg was born in Goodwin, South Dakota, on August 21, 1917, the son of Carl and Rose (Schweinfurt) Stoltenberg. The family moved to Tracy, where Charles attended high school and met Mildred Felt in 1936. After graduating from Tracy High School in 1938, he began working at the CCC camp in northern Minnesota at Gooseberry Falls for about two years. Charles married Mildred Felt in 1941. After their first child, Wayne, was born in 1942, Charles enlisted in the United States Army where he was sent to the European Theatre. Returning to Alexandria after the war, Charles began working at the First National Bank and then at Syvrud Motors as a bookkeeper for many years. He also worked as an insurance salesman for a short period of time before he became the Douglas County Veteran’s service officer. He continued in that position until his retirement in 1983.
Charles was active in many civic organizations. He was the commander of the American Legion where he was an active member for 60 years. He also served in many capacities for VFW Post 936 in Alexandria. Charles was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and also served as a lay minister to Lutheran parishes in southern Minnesota for about 10 years and was active as a Boy Scout leader and a member of Golden Kiwanis. He enjoyed stamp, pens and coin collecting, golfing, square dancing, reading, fishing and travel. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 5, from the Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Rev. Mark Astrup officiating. Music was provided by David Moore, Bruce Aga and Audrey Aga. Interment was on Wednesday, June 6 at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery with Paul Stoltenberg, Loren Stoltenberg, John Wimberg, David Moore, Earle Rundquist, and Richard Setterlund serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers were Alfred Stoltenburg, Fred Stoltenburg, Herman Felt and Wayne Stoltenberg.
Military honors were provided by American Legion Post #87, VFW Post #936 and the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad.
Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, www.andersonfuneral.net.