Service Information
Charles George Jannusch, age 74, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home.
Memorial Service will be held on his birthday on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, with interment at a later date in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Charles George Jannusch was born on January 21, 1950, in Plato, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Elvera (Mueller) Jannusch. Charles was baptized as an infant and later confirmed his faith as a youth both at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plato. He received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota and graduated from the Glencoe High School with the class of 1968. He continued his education at the Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational Technical School (Hennepin Tech) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Charles entered military service with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) on September 18, 1969. He served as a Corporal E-4 during the Vietnam War. He was presented with the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Charles received an honorable discharge on September 1, 1971. His service to this country as a United States Marine held immense importance to him.
Charles married Debra Lenzen and was blessed with a daughter Peggy.
Charles was employed at Young America Corp in Young America, MN, Seneca in Arlington, MN, and lastly, he was employed by the Glencoe Country Club as a groundskeeper. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing on small engines. He loved to spend time outdoors in nature, walking along the river bottoms, and watching the seasons change. His favorite season was Autumn with all the leaves changing colors. Charles enjoyed reading books, painting, and etching glass.
Charles passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home in Glencoe, at the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 21 days. Blessed be his memory.
Charles is survived by his
Special Partner of 29 years, Kathy Crosby of Glencoe, MN;
Daughter, Peggy Beneke of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Brittany Beneke and Garrett Beneke;
Siblings, Lorie Jannusch of Hutchinson, MN, Michael (Sheryle) Jannusch of Glencoe, MN;
Nephews, Mitchael (special friend, Steph) Jannusch, Christopher (Sandy) Jannusch, Eric Habisch;
Great-Nephew, Silas Habisch;
Kathy’s Children, Angela Tiede, Becky Beckmann, Chrissy Bowers;
Kathy’s Grandchildren, Kai, Brennen, Alexis, Dakotah, Jasmine, Trenton;
Other relatives and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, George and Elvera Jannusch; and Brother, Dennis Jannusch.
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