Per the wishes of Charley and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, November 16 (note date) from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Green Acres Park and Community Building, 5363 Apache Trail, in Melrose, Iowa. For additional questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 51 years, Jan; his children: Curt (Patti) McKeever, of Le Grand, and Shelly (Marvin) Kriegel, of Grinnell; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.