Charles William Lindberg
Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend was called by our
Lord to his heavenly home on Friday, February 11, 2011. Chuck
will be remembered for his kindness, gentle nature and fun wit.
Charles, age 81, known to many as Chuck, was born, August 27,
1929 in Duluth, Minnesota to Carl and Olga Lindberg.
Chuck graduated from Central High School in Duluth. He graduated
from Minnesota State University in 1952 with a bachelor degree
in Geology. He was then drafted into the Army as an Artillery
Survey Specialist where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He
served in Japan and taught skiing there. After an honorable
discharge from the Army in 1954, he worked as a Surveyor during
the construction of the Erie Mining Company Taconite Facilities
in Northeastern Minnesota. He began his professional career with
the Northern Pacific Railway at St. Paul, Minnesota in 1955 as a
Geological Draftsman and was appointed Office Geologist in 1963.
He joined Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir
and met his wife, Joy Safe. They have sung together in many
choirs all during their married life. On June 21, 1958 they were
married at the Lutheran Seminary Chapel in Rock Island,
Illinois.
Chuck was transferred to Billings, Montana in 1973 to Burlington
Northern Energy and Minerals Department. In 1977 Chuck was
appointed Manager of Technical Services of Meridian Land and
Mineral. He retired at the age of 55 in 1984.
He was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Billings
serving on many committees, men’s breakfast bible study and was
president of the congregation. He also was an active member of
Billings Golden Kiwanis. He served as secretary for many years
and also sang in the men’s Kiwanichords. He belonged to the
Montana Geological Society and Gamma Theta Upsilon.
Chuck loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a
gifted handyman. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture,
music, photography, gardening and working on cars. He also loved
biking, skiing, golfing, camping, canoeing and hiking.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Joy; daughters, Carolee (Kevin)
Ploehn of Billings, Beth (Brent) Holmes of Hamilton and son,
Todd Lindberg of Great Falls and his grandchildren; Kyle, Kole
and Kory Ploehn, Breanna and Brock Holmes; his sister, Janice
Seefert of Roseville, Minnesota. His parents, and his sister
Marjorie Peterson preceded him in death.
Memorial service will be 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church on
Saturday 2/19/11 with a luncheon reception to follow.
We would like to thank RiverStone Hospice and the caregivers at
the Expressions Unit for the wonderful care they provided to
Chuck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Golden K Kiwanis Foundation or Christikon Bible Camp.
Remembrances
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Charles hired
me as a draftsman with Burlington Northern/Meridian Minerals. He was an
excellent boss and helped me progress upward with the company until it
relocated to Denver. But what he taught in work ethic and skills carried
over into my future job. He looked out for his employees and was a fair
and easy going guy. I’m glad that he had such a long and wonderful
retirement as he certainly deserved it.
Keith Kolstad
Fire Inspector, State of Montana
Aunt Joy, Carolee, Beth, Todd and family - So sorry to hear of Uncle Chuck's passing. May your hearts be comforted during this time of sorrow and may the many special memories that you have shared fill your hearts with love in the days to come. Shelby and I will not be able to be there on Saturday, however we will be there in spirit. Sending our love and hugs...God Bless, Debbie Jo & Shelby (California)