Charles A. Magnette 1926-2014 On Sunday March 2, 2014, with his family by his side, Charles Andrew Magnette peacefully passed away after struggling with Alzheimer's for over seven years. While his memories slowly faded away, ours of him will remain in our hearts forever! He was born on August 20, 1926 in Sister Bay, Wisconsin…
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Charles A. Magnette
1926-2014
On Sunday March 2, 2014, with his family by his side, Charles Andrew Magnette peacefully passed away after struggling with Alzheimer's for over seven years.
While his memories slowly faded away, ours of him will remain in our hearts forever!
He was born on August 20, 1926 in Sister Bay, Wisconsin to Andrew and Amanda (Des Jardin) Magnette. On November 3, 1951, he married Evelyn Nelson sharing almost 63 years of making memories together.
For over 28 years Charlie worked for the city of Appleton, starting as Building Inspector and retiring as the Director of Inspections. He was a man of integrity and honesty, instilling these values in his children and grandchildren. A carpenter by trade, he would fix anything and everything until his illness took that ability away. He found joy in nature, always marveling at the beauty of the clouds in the sky, the colors of the leaves in the fall, and the sounds of the waves while sailing the waters of Door County.
Charlie is survived by his wife Evelyn, his daughters Geralyn (Richard) Marion; Patricia (Dennis) Long; grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) Paiser; Melissa (Daniel) Blaylock; Katie (Andrew) Byram and Brianna Marion; Allison (Justin) Pease; Daniel, Andrew and Patrick Long: step-grandchildren, Jeffrey Long and Bernadette and Michelle Marion and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia (Roy) Kinsey, Grace (Richard) Wilke and Helen Kinney, a special nephew, Charlie Kinsey, other relatives and friends.
The funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont St. with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the mass at church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to “Cure Alzheimer's Fund” at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation.
A Father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way! We love you!
Arlene Klika
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Patti and Dennis, I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you celebrate your Dad's life. Enjoy the memories and the gifts he shared with you.
Cindy
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Got to watch the video tonight! :-) Loved it! <3
Bob & Jeanice Armstrong
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Evelyn - Our prayers are with you and your family. I really enjoyed singing with Chuck in the men's choir at Sacred Heart.
Ron and Carol Trimberger
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Evelyn, We send our prayers and ask God to give you special blessing. Chuck helped us with TrimB's many times with his expert knowledge.
Jim Dallman
left a message on March 7, 2014:
Chuck hired me as a building inspector with the City of
Appleton. I worked with him for the last few years of his career. He was a man of honesty and integrity who had the highest regard for fairness in his
dealings with citizens and staff. I have nothing but the fondest memories of
the time I worked with him. My condolences to his family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Cindy Ulrichsen
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Evelyn, Big Hugs .............. Charlie will be truly missed!
Love, Peace and Prayers out to you and your family!
Carol Jameson
left a message on March 4, 2014:
Jamie and I only saw Chuck a few times, when he came to Florida to visit. Chuck and I spent a morning together about six years ago, getting a car repaired. What an elegant man. I loved his sense of humor. He reminded me a lot of my father. As long as we remember, they're not gone. We just can't hug them.
Fr. Larry Canavera
left a message on March 4, 2014:
Dear Patti and Dennis and family,
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Theresa
left a message on March 4, 2014:
To Our Dear Friends:
You know you are in our prayers. Remember the wonderful memories your father gave you.
Love, Ted and Theresa
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Arlene Klika
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Patti and Dennis, I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you celebrate your Dad's life. Enjoy the memories and the gifts he shared with you.
Cindy
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Got to watch the video tonight! :-) Loved it! <3
Bob & Jeanice Armstrong
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Evelyn - Our prayers are with you and your family. I really enjoyed singing with Chuck in the men's choir at Sacred Heart.
Ron and Carol Trimberger
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Evelyn, We send our prayers and ask God to give you special blessing. Chuck helped us with TrimB's many times with his expert knowledge.
Jim Dallman
left a message on March 7, 2014:
Chuck hired me as a building inspector with the City of
Appleton. I worked with him for the last few years of his career. He was a man of honesty and integrity who had the highest regard for fairness in his
dealings with citizens and staff. I have nothing but the fondest memories of
the time I worked with him. My condolences to his family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Cindy Ulrichsen
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Evelyn, Big Hugs .............. Charlie will be truly missed!
Love, Peace and Prayers out to you and your family!
Carol Jameson
left a message on March 4, 2014:
Jamie and I only saw Chuck a few times, when he came to Florida to visit. Chuck and I spent a morning together about six years ago, getting a car repaired. What an elegant man. I loved his sense of humor. He reminded me a lot of my father. As long as we remember, they're not gone. We just can't hug them.
Fr. Larry Canavera
left a message on March 4, 2014:
Dear Patti and Dennis and family,
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Theresa
left a message on March 4, 2014:
To Our Dear Friends:
You know you are in our prayers. Remember the wonderful memories your father gave you.
Love, Ted and Theresa
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