Charles D. Myllykangas

Obituary

Charles David Myllykangas was born on December 31, 1942, in Kingston Township, Minnesota. He was the son of David and Evelyn (Johnson) Myllykangas. Charles was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith at the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church in Kingston. He received his early education in Kingston and was a graduate with the Kimball High School class of 1960.

Charles entered active military service in the United States Army on 19 April 1961, at Fort Dix, NJ. He was trained as an Intermediate Speed Radio Operator. He served in his tour of duty in France and Germany. He received an Honorable Discharge on 20 Mar 1964, at Fort Hamilton, NY, and achieved the rank of Private First Class. His awards include Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sharpshooter (M-14), and Good Conduct Medal.

On August 20, 1966, Charles was united in marriage to Faye Wehking in Hector, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children: Karl, Matthew, and Karen. Charles and Faye resided in Hutchinson. They shared 45 years of marriage until the passing of Faye on January 25, 2012.

Charles was employed as a Supervisor at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing until his retirement in 1998.

Charles enjoyed going to Canterbury Park and watching the horses. He also enjoyed reading, hunting, watching Netflix, and traveling.

Charles passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Hutchinson Health, at the age of 77 years. Blessed be his memory.

Charles is survived by his:
Children, Karl Sisu and his partner, Howard Matzke, of Hutchinson, MN,
Matthew Myllykangas and his wife, Dr. Nakizito Kazigo, of Arlington, TX,
Karen Myllykangas of Arlington, TX;
Grandchild, John Myllykangas;
Many other relatives and friends.

Charles is preceded in death by his Parents, David and Evelyn Myllykangas; Wife, Faye Myllykangas; Brothers, Robert Myllykangas, Gordon Myllykangas, and James Myllykangas; Sisters-in-law, Lillian Myllykangas, Vera Myllykangas, and Genevieve Myllykangas.