CHARLES THALER

Memorial services for Charles Thaler, 93, of Wagner, were held Saturday, November 12 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to the Wagner United Methodist Church.

Charles “Charlie” Joseph Thaler was born March 23, 1929 at home in rural Wagner, the son of Joseph and Eva (Fuchs) Thaler. He died Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner.

Charlie graduated from Ravinia High School in 1947, and then served in the US Army as a Military policeman in Vienna, Austria in the early 1950’s. He was united in marriage to Ramona Charvat in Wagner at the Methodist Church on September 21, 1953. They spent the rest of their lives working together sideby- side on their family farm.

Charlie was an active member of the United Methodist Church, VFW, Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He served on the REA Board for many years.

Charlie will be remembered for his happy, positive personality, always laughing and joking around with people, his smile and the twinkle in his eye. He never met a person he didn’t want to visit with. He was very proud of his family. He loved his dogs, horses, farming, and was a good neighbor to many people. Charlie loved to go everywhere fast, especially in his red Ford pickup.

Thankful for having shared his life are his two daughters: Barb (George) Meyer of Madison and Roberta (Richard) Kafka of Gregory; son Bob (Karen) Thaler of Brookings; nine grandchildren: Tony (Kristi) Meyer, Josh Meyer, Dan Meyer, Ben Kafka (Mellissa Whitely), Amanda Kafka, Lexie Kafka, Allyse (Mike) Steffen, Sarah (Dustin) Holt and Noah Thaler (Erin Johnson); 11 great grandchildren; one niece, Wanda (Pat) Crotty and one nephew, Mike Carda.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Ramona on March 4, 2017; his parents; sister, Vi (Lloyd) Carda; one niece; and two nephews.

Charlie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.