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Published November 20, 2012, 12:00 AM

Obituary: Charles Blackstad

Charles O. Blackstad, age 86, of Lakeville died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 15.

Charles O. Blackstad, age 86, of Lakeville died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 15. Retired Colonel in the United States Air Force and retired teacher at Normandale Community College. Survived by daughters, Charlotte Miller ( Stephen ), of Burnsville and Nancy Blackstad ( Loreck Seher ), of Toronto, Ontario; son-in-law, Bruce Fenske, of New Ulm; grandchildren, Patrick Miller (Jane ), of Shakopee, Chaz Miller ( Lynn ), of Plymouth, Eric Fenske, of Chicago, and Sara Fenske, of Mpls; great-grandchildren, ZK Miller, Caleb Miller and Jiana Wright Miller, all of Plymouth; sister, Vera Duzan, of Pine City; brothers, Jim Blackstad ( Joan ), of New Ulm and Ed Blackstad ( Cathy ), of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by first wife, Bernadine Blackstad and second wife, Ruth Dittes Blackstad, daughter, Barb Fenske and his parents, Peter and Nellie Blackstad.

Funeral service Wednesday, November 21, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley, 7800 County Rd. 42, Apple Valley. Interment at Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Avenue S, Richfield, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley or Homes 4 Wounded Warriors.

Arrangements Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 612-869-3226. www.morrisnilsen.com.

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J.N. M.
Worthington, MN     11/23/2012 12:13 PM

We send our sincere sympathy for the loss of Charles. He was my trigonometry teacher in high school. He engaged everyone in the class and made the subject come alive. During my time as an army physician we met in an officers club just outside Washington DC and renewed the acquaintance. He was a fine man. John and Joan Mork. Sun City AZ

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J.N. M.
Worthington, MN     11/23/2012 12:13 PM

We send our sincere sympathy for the loss of Charles. He was my trigonometry teacher in high school. He engaged everyone in the class and made the subject come alive. During my time as an army physician we met in an officers club just outside Washington DC and renewed the acquaintance. He was a fine man. John and Joan Mork. Sun City AZ

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Dennis P.
Westbrook, MN     11/23/2012 8:38 AM

Charlie was a loveable, integral part of the faculty at Worthington Comm. College when I attended. He was one of those people who made everyone feel welcome. He was a tremendous teacher and member of the community. Dennis Phelps, Westbrook

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