Beloved Dad—Beloved Grandpa
Age 91 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; parents; siblings. Survived by children, David (Kathy), James, Cheri (Robert) Dietrich & Scott Nyberg and their mother, LaVern Nyberg; stepchildren, Barb (Tom) Fox, David (Gina) Taack; grandchildren, Joe Nyberg, Amy Nyberg, Courtney (Michael) Long, Aaron Nyberg, Rachel Wellens (Josh Lindquist), Jourdan (Blake) Mendelson, Sarah (Matt) Swenson, Leah Kiefat (Ryan Mundahl), Derek (Indalia) Kiefat, Sara (Nate) Ylinen, Erin Taack, Jimmy Taack; great-grandchildren, Graham, Paige, Lorenzo, Maia, Jameson, Brooks, Bennett; special extended family, John Kiefat (Ruth); sister-in-law, Gloria Nyberg, Evelyn Nyberg, Jean Nyberg, Darlene Nyberg; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Above all else, Charlie loved his family and his faith. He most enjoyed visits, laughter, reading and scratch-offs. He was a proud Korean War veteran, and an avid history buff. He collected coins and caps. Charlie loved fishing and sports, especially hockey and baseball. Back in the day, he was a proud gardener of tomatoes every summer and loved sharing them. Charlie had a wonderful sense of humor and could laugh heartily at himself, especially when challenged. He would still even share an occasional beer with special visitors. He was a hard-working man (until retirement), with an incomparable work ethic. His gruff exterior and teasing personality gave him the nick-name “Chuckles” by many. His soft interior, however, was as soft as hearts come. Charlie could shed a tear reading a card, singing a hymn or watching a TV commercial. He will lovingly be remembered for his welcoming nature, warm embrace and his beautiful soul. We will forever love and honor him.
Funeral Service 11:00 am Friday, December 29th, at Grace Lutheran Church, 149 8th Ave. S., South St. Paul. Visitation 9:30 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Shriners or the American Cancer Society.