Charles “Chuck” Aasand, age 87, of McHenry, ND, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born on April 9, 1928, in Manfred, ND, the son of Anton and Emma (Opdahl) Aasand. In his younger years he lived in Detroit Lakes, MN, and in 1944, he moved to McHenry. In October of 1950, he joined the Army and later served in the Korean War for 7 months and 8 days until the time of his honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage to Myrna Leir on January 6, 1952, in Jamestown, ND. Chuck worked for Tri County Electric as a lineman in Carrington, ND. He enjoyed being the Postmaster in McHenry for a time, and working at Carrington Hardware, as well as being an insurance salesman for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring, Chuck followed his pride and joy; joining his son Todd in the day to day operations of farming near McHenry.
On October 18 & 19, 2015, he and his son Gerald were privileged to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.; a meaningful trip for both father and son.
Chuck enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing and farming. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and VFW Post# 160, McHenry.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Lynell (Bernie) Madsoe, Jamestown, Ronald (Sheila) Aasand, Renton, WA, Kimberly (Rick) Irmen, New Rockford, Gerald (Judy) Aasand, Fargo, Todd (Bambi Rahn) Aasand, McHenry, Dawn (Keythe) Flaagan, Cavalier; 9 grandchildren, Kory Flaagan, Jennifer (Trevor) Bjerke, Kyle Irmen, Ashley (Andrew) Cull, Braden Aasand, Emily (William) Kotzé, Nicholas Aasand, Wesley Aasand, Sherri Aasand; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Felishia Aasand, Faith and Jackson Bjerke; a sister Marilyn (Melvin Midgley) Saint-Midgley, McHenry; and a brother Richard (Yvonne) Aasand, McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Arnold, and Palmer; 1 sister, Anna Aasand.
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Charles was born on April 9, 1928, in Manfred, ND, the son of Anton and Emma (Opdahl) Aasand. In his younger years he lived in Detroit Lakes, MN, and in 1944, he moved to McHenry. In October of 1950, he joined the Army and later served in the Korean War for 7 months and 8 days until the time of his honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage to Myrna Leir on January 6, 1952, in Jamestown, ND. Chuck worked for Tri County Electric as a lineman in Carrington, ND. He enjoyed being the Postmaster in McHenry for a time, and working at Carrington Hardware, as well as being an insurance salesman for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring, Chuck followed his pride and joy; joining his son Todd in the day to day operations of farming near McHenry.
On October 18 & 19, 2015, he and his son Gerald were privileged to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.; a meaningful trip for both father and son.
Chuck enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing and farming. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and VFW Post# 160, McHenry.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Lynell (Bernie) Madsoe, Jamestown, Ronald (Sheila) Aasand, Renton, WA, Kimberly (Rick) Irmen, New Rockford, Gerald (Judy) Aasand, Fargo, Todd (Bambi Rahn) Aasand, McHenry, Dawn (Keythe) Flaagan, Cavalier; 9 grandchildren, Kory Flaagan, Jennifer (Trevor) Bjerke, Kyle Irmen, Ashley (Andrew) Cull, Braden Aasand, Emily (William) Kotzé, Nicholas Aasand, Wesley Aasand, Sherri Aasand; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Felishia Aasand, Faith and Jackson Bjerke; a sister Marilyn (Melvin Midgley) Saint-Midgley, McHenry; and a brother Richard (Yvonne) Aasand, McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Arnold, and Palmer; 1 sister, Anna Aasand.
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Charles “Chuck” Aasand, age 87, of McHenry, ND, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born on April 9, 1928, in Manfred, ND, the son of Anton and Emma (Opdahl) Aasand. In his younger years he lived in Detroit Lakes, MN, and in 1944, he moved to McHenry. In October of 1950, he joined the Army and later served in the Korean War for 7 months and 8 days until the time of his honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage to Myrna Leir on January 6, 1952, in Jamestown, ND. Chuck worked for Tri County Electric as a lineman in Carrington, ND. He enjoyed being the Postmaster in McHenry for a time, and working at Carrington Hardware, as well as being an insurance salesman for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring, Chuck followed his pride and joy; joining his son Todd in the day to day operations of farming near McHenry.
On October 18 & 19, 2015, he and his son Gerald were privileged to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.; a meaningful trip for both father and son.
Chuck enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing and farming. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and VFW Post# 160, McHenry.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Lynell (Bernie) Madsoe, Jamestown, Ronald (Sheila) Aasand, Renton, WA, Kimberly (Rick) Irmen, New Rockford, Gerald (Judy) Aasand, Fargo, Todd (Bambi Rahn) Aasand, McHenry, Dawn (Keythe) Flaagan, Cavalier; 9 grandchildren, Kory Flaagan, Jennifer (Trevor) Bjerke, Kyle Irmen, Ashley (Andrew) Cull, Braden Aasand, Emily (William) Kotzé, Nicholas Aasand, Wesley Aasand, Sherri Aasand; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Felishia Aasand, Faith and Jackson Bjerke; a sister Marilyn (Melvin Midgley) Saint-Midgley, McHenry; and a brother Richard (Yvonne) Aasand, McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Arnold, and Palmer; 1 sister, Anna Aasand.
Evans Funeral Home
Charles was born on April 9, 1928, in Manfred, ND, the son of Anton and Emma (Opdahl) Aasand. In his younger years he lived in Detroit Lakes, MN, and in 1944, he moved to McHenry. In October of 1950, he joined the Army and later served in the Korean War for 7 months and 8 days until the time of his honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage to Myrna Leir on January 6, 1952, in Jamestown, ND. Chuck worked for Tri County Electric as a lineman in Carrington, ND. He enjoyed being the Postmaster in McHenry for a time, and working at Carrington Hardware, as well as being an insurance salesman for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring, Chuck followed his pride and joy; joining his son Todd in the day to day operations of farming near McHenry.
On October 18 & 19, 2015, he and his son Gerald were privileged to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.; a meaningful trip for both father and son.
Chuck enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing and farming. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and VFW Post# 160, McHenry.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Lynell (Bernie) Madsoe, Jamestown, Ronald (Sheila) Aasand, Renton, WA, Kimberly (Rick) Irmen, New Rockford, Gerald (Judy) Aasand, Fargo, Todd (Bambi Rahn) Aasand, McHenry, Dawn (Keythe) Flaagan, Cavalier; 9 grandchildren, Kory Flaagan, Jennifer (Trevor) Bjerke, Kyle Irmen, Ashley (Andrew) Cull, Braden Aasand, Emily (William) Kotzé, Nicholas Aasand, Wesley Aasand, Sherri Aasand; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Felishia Aasand, Faith and Jackson Bjerke; a sister Marilyn (Melvin Midgley) Saint-Midgley, McHenry; and a brother Richard (Yvonne) Aasand, McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Arnold, and Palmer; 1 sister, Anna Aasand.
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