Charles F. Spindler, age 85 of Eau Galle, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Pepin Health and Rehab in Pepin.

Charlie was born on October 18, 1930 in Durand. He was the son of Frank and Emma (Hartung) Spindler. Charlie grew up on the home farm in the Town of Durand and graduated from Durand High School. He married Lila Knopps on September 1, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie. After marriage, they moved to the Spindler family farm where they farmed and raised their family. In 1985, Charlie and Lila moved to their home on Lake Eau Galle, where they lived for the last 30 years. In March, Charlie moved to the Pepin Health and Rehab in Pepin, where he remained the rest of his life.

Charlie enjoyed fishing, woodworking and bowling. He enjoyed going with Lila to the casinos and playing cards with friends. Charlie took great pride in his garden, most of all his raspberries. Most of all, Charlie loved to spend Holidays and weekends at the lake with the family.

Charlie is survived by his children; Kris (Craig) Unser of Durand, Sue Greuel of Eau Claire, Rod (Missie), Pat (Tom) Trainor, Bob (Leah), Michelle (Brad) Olsen, all of Durand, one daughter-in-law; Sandy (John) Andress of Durand, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two sisters; Lorena Kezar of Coon Rapids, MN and Dorothy Bauer of Durand, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Lila, three children; Mary (stillborn), Michael, and David Spindler, two sisters; Marian Komro and Evelyn Brunner and one brother; William Spindler.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Dennis & Beth (Fedie) Smith December 30, 2015, at 10:58am

   So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

2. Duane and Joanne Oberding December 21, 2015, at 8:41pm

   We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

3. Toni Kremer Lippert December 20, 2015, at 2:46pm

   Kris and family,
   You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

4. Chuck and Rosanne Reckin December 19, 2015, at 7:39am

   Our sympathy to Charlie's family. It's hard to lose a parent at any time, but to lose both in a short time is even more difficult. May memories of happy times together give you comfort.

5. PETER & JACKIE MUSCARELLA December 18, 2015, at 12:10pm

   OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF MR. SPINDER

6. Scott & Becky Prissel December 18, 2015, at 8:00am

   Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

7. Dave prissel December 18, 2015, at 7:55am

   So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Let the card games begin in heaven now.

8. Tom and Deb Sinz December 16, 2015, at 9:38pm

   So sorry to read of the passing of your father. Blessings to your family.

9. Dennis & Linda Spindler December 16, 2015, at 7:15pm

   Linda and I wish to extend our condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope they bring you comfort during this time. God Bless.

10. John and Patty Wayne December 16, 2015, at 7:01pm

    So sorry for your families loss of your mother and now your father in such a short time. Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

11. Michelle Peterson December 16, 2015, at 5:48pm

    So very sorry for your loss

12. ED NELSON December 16, 2015, at 11:51am

    Sorry for your loss

13. Monica Heitman December 16, 2015, at 6:06am

    My deepest sympathy to all the family. But I know you must all be feeling a sense of peace that your Dad and Mom are together! God Bless!

14. Randy and Renee Gruber December 16, 2015, at 2:11am

    So sorry for the loss of both of your parents and grandparents, may they rest in peace.

15. Judy john parr December 15, 2015, at 5:27pm

    Our sympathy is with

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