Funeral services for Charles Eugene Lindell, 94, Baldwin City, formerly of Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dr. Gary W. Teske officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Lindell died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at Vintage Park at Baldwin.
He was born Apr. 22, 1917, in Lone Star, the son of Earl E. and Mattie Lutz Lindell. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and later attended Chillicothe Business School. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Mr. Lindell worked in production at FMC for 28 years. He had previously worked at Ernst & Son Hardware and Ransdell Motor Co. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling to 48 states, Canada and Mexico, and enjoyed spending time with family, and watching his grandsons grow up, play sports, and marry.
He married Pauline Richards on Sept. 28, 1940, in Lawrence. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2010.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Lisher and husband Mel Jr., Lawrence; a brother, Elmer Lindell, Lawrence; three sisters, Ann Ellis, Huntsville, Ala., Ruby Hjaltalin, Shelton, Wash., and Martha Mason, Lincoln, Calif.; two grandchildren, Chad Lisher and wife Amanda, Lawrence, and Carl Lisher and wife Jordan, Colo. Spgs.; and two great grandchildren, ElliAnna and Reed Charles Lisher.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family will meet friends from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church, or Vintage Park at Baldwin Activity Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
My thoughts are with you in this sad time.
I am sorry I could not make it to the service for Charle. I feel honored to have know Him. Bobby
Charlene and Mel, I was so sorry to read of Charles’ death. It seems no matter how old we get or if the caregiver roles have switched we still need our parents to be there for us. I know that he was such a cherished part of your life that he will be missed daily. Glad to know that he lived to see you carry on his legacy by raising two wonderful sons with families of their own begun. My thoughts are with you in this sad time. Sincerely, Sara Gillahan