Charles Stodola

CHARLES STODOLA

Shellsburg

Charles Albert "Chuck" Stodola, 86, a resident of Rock Ridge Care Center, went home to be with the Lord, with his family by his side, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Mike Ferguson. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, with military honors by the Palo American Legion Post 679. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday from 4 until 7 p.m. and Wednesday after 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Charles is survived by his wife, Joanne; two daughters, Sandra (George) David of Fairfax and Brenda Stodola of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Alex and Adam David; a sister, Arlene (Don) McFarlane of Estes Park, Colo.; nephew, Gary (Lisa) McFarlane; niece, Cheri (Jeff) Whiton; and an aunt, Alberta Minor of Shellsburg.

Charles was born April 24, 1928, in Palo, the son of Charles Thomas and Aletha Coral Railsback Stodola. He graduated from Palo High School and served in the Army during the Korean conflict. On March 11, 1956, he married Joanne Adel Siegele in Waukon and farmed most of his life.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Shellsburg, and the Palo American Legion Post 679. Charles also was a 4-H leader. He was a Dekalb and Lester Pfister seed corn representative for many years while farming.

Charles always enjoyed helping others and will be remembered for never turning anyone down and for his ability to fix anything. He enjoyed mechanics. He enjoyed working on and fixing watches, vehicles and his farm machinery.

Charles will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.teahenfuneral home.com.