Funeral services for Charlie Thiner will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 15, 2015 at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Father Timothy T. Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea and again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is planned for a later date.
Charles "Charlie" Thiner, of Walters, MN passed away peacefully on May 11, 2015 at his home. He was 68 years old. Charles was born on April 22, 1947 in Wadena, MN to parents Edith and Frank Thiner. He grew up in Brewster, graduating from Brewster High School.
He has lived in Minneapolis and Shakopee before settling down in the Kiester area. On September 20, 1980, Charlie married Margaret "Marge" Wurtzberger in Sleepy Eye, MN. Together, they made their home near Mansfield, MN. Charlie and Marge have belonged to St. Casimir's Catholic Parish in Wells, MN and St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, MN.
Charlie worked at Mansfield Meats before working at Borderline for over 20 years as a carpenter. He was also member of the Eagles Club for many years.
Charlie enjoyed watching Vikings football games, mowing lawn, listening to music, and spending time with his granddaughters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marge; children, Anita (Josh) Petersen and Dan Thiner (special friend, Nate); 10 siblings; 12 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.