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Charles "Chuck" Aasand

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.

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Friday, March 25, 2016 at 1:30PM

BURIAL:

Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry

Posted Condolences:

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Name: Jacki (Thompson) Black

Date: 4/21/2013

Message: Ron, Lynell and Kim - so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, hope you are doing good with life and your Mom too, call me in California at (Evans FH has number), I would love to hear from you

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Name: Carole Monaghan

Date: 03-24-16

Message: We are very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of your family.

We own the log cabin in McHenry and live in Michigan,

Again prayers to you and your family for your loss.

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Name: Diane Bjerke

Date: 3-24-16

Message: Our sincere sympathy to all of you as you grieve your grandpa/dad's passing. He enjoyed many years with you and now may your precious memories bring you comfort as you celebrate a life well-lived!

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Name: Janny Cull

Date: 3-24-16

Message: Ashley & All your Family have my sincere Condolences.

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Name: Brad & Penny Kasson

Date: 23 March 2016

Message: We're very sorry to learn of Mr. Aasand's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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Name: Rod Cavanaugh

Date: 03/23/2016

Message: I had the privilege of meeting Charles several years ago on Todd's Farm. He was a pleasure to talk to and I could tell he enjoyed farming.

My Father, a Korean War vet who, at 86 is also suffering from congestive heart failure so I know to some degree your suffering. Their generation helped build the infrastructure we all enjoy today in North Dakota.

The Aasand Family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,

Rod Cavanaugh