Charles B. ’Charlie’ Odegaard

Charles was born March 8, 1924 in Lake Park, Minnesota to Herman and Mattie Christensen Odegaard. He grew up near Lake Park and attended rural country school. Following his education he began working on the family farm and the Children's Home in Lake Park. Charles was married to Patricia Bryngelson on April 29, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Charles drove truck for Nash Finch, Ulven Gravel, and later for the State Highway Department until his retirement. Patricia died August 26, 2007.Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved family get togethers, visiting and having coffee.He is survived by his son, Charles Tammy Odegaard, Lake Park, MN; three daughters, Sheri Steve Hirchert, Glyndon, MN, Sandi Wayne Zachariason, Fosston, MN, and Becky Dave Schossow Odegaard, Detroit Lakes, MN; one brother, Laverne Arlene Odegaard, Colton, SD; two sisters, Lee Hokanson , Fargo, ND, and Anise Selle, Brownton, MN; ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sisters, Mae Ritter and Greta Ault; and brothers, Dave and Dean Odegaard.