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Charles Wellens, Sr
Charles Wellens Sr. 84, of Shakopee, MN passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at his home.
Charlie was born Oct. 16, 1923 to John and Elizabeth (Rief) Wellens in Chaska, MN. Charlie served in the Army as a Tech 4 Tank Operator in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He married Am Doerr on August 11, 1951. He operated a dairy farm outside of Shakopee for 38 years. Since his retirement, Charlie enjoyed fishing, trapping, 4-wheeling and his grandkids.
Loved and forever missed by his six children: Chuck (Melode) Wellens, Bobbie (Scott) Lindemann, Bonnie Wellens, Bev (Dale) Rudolph, Daniel Wellens, Brenda (Tom) Ginter; 8 grandchildren: Anita (Gregg) Frey, Karla (Mark Preister) Lindemann , Kurt Lindemann, Jacob, Jon and Matt Rudolph, Melissa & Nick Ginter; 2 great grandchildren: Hope & Jordan Miller; 3 sisters: Delores Wellens, Arlene Steiner, Betty (James) Moran
He is proceeded in death by wife, Am; parents; siblings, Audrey Tholen, Germain Wellens, James Wellens and Vernice Kopp.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 26, 2008, 4-8 PM at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, Marystown, MN and also one hour prior the service at church on Friday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:00 AM at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, Marystown, MN.
Interment will be at Marystown Catholic Cemetery, Marystown, MN
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