Service Information
Charles “Charlie” Schuch, age 86, of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop with interment following in The Winthrop Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 6, 2020, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M., and will continue one hour prior to the service, all at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop.
Military Honors by the Winthrop Honor Guard.
Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Charles “Charlie” Norman Schuch was born on March 16, 1934, in Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Charles and Hilda (Fiebing) Schuch. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. Charlie received his education in New Auburn, Minnesota, through the 8th grade and later earned his GED.
Charlie entered active military service in the United States Air Force on February 26, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 18, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York and achieved the rank of Airman First Class.
On August 1, 1981, Charlie was united in marriage to Katherine “Kay” Knuth in Milbank, South Dakota. Charlie and Kay resided in Winthrop, Minnesota, and shared 38 years of marriage.
Charlie was employed at the Sibley County Highway Department for 36 years. He retired in September of 2001.
He enjoyed photography, fishing, and tinkering around the house. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Charlie had an adventurous side to him; in 1973 he took a trip down the Mississippi River in a pontoon that he built.
Charlie passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 86 years. Blessed be his memory.
Charlie is survived by his:
Wife, Katherine “Kay” Schuch of Winthrop, MN;
Children, Mark Schuch and his wife, Jackie, of Glencoe, MN,
Kim Schuch of Gaylord, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan Schuch, Tyler Schuch, Renae Schuch, Jillian Schuch, and Jeremy (Leah) Schuch;
Great Grandchildren, Chloe Schuch, Madelynn Schuch, Madyssen Schuch, and Ashton Schuch;
Brothers-in-law, Mike Knuth and his wife Lori, of Pequot Lakes, MN,
William Knuth, David Danalek of Milaca, MN,
Wayne Knuth and his wife, Anne, of Duluth, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his Parents, Charles and Hilda Schuch; Sister, Marie Hilda Wagner; Grandparents, George and Meta Fiebing; Aunt and Uncle who were very close to Charlie, Emma Varichek and Harold Goehl.
Katie and Henry Maiers and family says
Always in our thoughts and prayers neighbor! Chuck will be missed greatly and we feel blessed to have got to know you both. we are always here for you!!
Kay says
Thank you! We’ve been blessed by you in so many ways!
Steve Johnson says
I am blessed to have had Chuck as a neighbor and friend. A man of many talents, stories and experiences. His wit and wisdom will be missed on Redwood Street. “Da office” is now closed but our memories linger.
Kay says
TY neighbor. ‘Da Office’ is definitely closed!
Don and Diane (Goehl) Goethke says
Remembering Charlie with a smile. Our sympathies to you and the family.
Lynette Froehlich says
Many great memories with him as our neighbor and friend. Blessings
Kay says
Thanks Diane & Don! Think of you often!
Mark B Bening says
To Mark and Kim,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed hearing my Dad talk about the projects your Dad tinkered with.
I remember him well.