Charles Robert Mink, of L'Anse, Michigan died Saturday September
15th at a vacation home in Pelican Lake under the care of his
children with the compassionate assistance of LeRoyer Hospice.
He was 79 years old.
He was born on May 3, 1933 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin,
Illinois a son of Walter and Helen (Oleson) Mink. He married Ann
Marie Edwardsen in July of 1955 at the Elcho Congregational Church.
She preceded him in death in October 1976.

He was a class of 1951 graduate of Elcho High School.
He served as a Corporal in the Army Military Police(1953-1955)
and the Wisconsin Army Military Reserve (1955-1963).

Charles "Chuck" worked for Wisconsin Public Service in Antigo
for many years as a utility line truck mechanic. He owned
several private businesses over the years manufacturing custom
lift equipment and wood fired furnaces. He spent the rest of his
career as an agricultural inspector for the State of Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture based in Antigo.

Chuck retired to the beautiful shores of Lake Superior at L'Anse
Michigan on the Keweenaw Bay. He spent many winters living
with his brother Jim and Sister-in-law Jane in North Carolina.
Chuck and Jim were both EAA members and jointly built a single
engine experimental aircraft which continues to be flown by Jim.
Chuck's lifelong goal of becoming a private pilot was realized
in April of 2007 at the age of 75. Chuck spent the last two
years restoring an ultra light aircraft which is now ready to
fly.
He spent his retirement surrounded by loving children, grand
children and friends enjoying the beauty of Lake Superior, the
Huron Mountains and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We will
miss his unfailing love of family and willingness to engage in
adventure.

Survivors include a son Brian Mink (Monica Davis)of Monona; six
daughters: Kathy Mink (Steve Ourada)of Edmonds, Washington,
Stacy (Kevin) Hinz of Waunakee, Leslie Mink (Rodney Bethel)of
Sauk City, Kara (Mike) Fisher of Elcho, JoAnn (David) Schlosser
of Mosinee, Amy Mink of Chicago, Illinois; a brother James
(Jane) Mink of Lake Royale, North Carolina; twelve grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Ann (Edwardsen) and
his second wife Marlene (Palmer).

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 22, 11:00
a.m. at Elcho United Church of Christ-Congregational with Rev.
Jack LaMar officiating. A meal will follow.
Chuck will be buried alongside his wife Ann in Skanee, Michigan
at a private ceremony on Sunday September 23rd.

We thank the Guth family (Andy, Karen and Tim) of Pelican Lake.

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