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Charles “Chuck” E. Peterman

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Charles “Chuck” Eugene Peterman, 71, of Elkader, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Guttenberg Hospital.

A private family Mass was held, conducted by Rev. John Haugen.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Leonard Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader assisted the family. 

Chuck was born June 27, 1949, on the family farm, rural Volga, to Forrest “Pete” and Mary Murray Peterman. He attended Central Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1967. 

Chuck served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, from May 7, 1969, to March 5, 1972. He was trained to be a Redeye Gunner – receiving a National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Commendations.

Chuck was united in marriage to Shirley Kainz on June 13, 1970, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader. One son, Shawn was born to this union. Chuck’s career started out as a meat cutter at Wilke’s grocery Store in Elkader, then worked for Clayton County for a time, finally working at the local Co-op in the fertilizer building and grain bins – which he retired from.

He was a member of the local American Legion and St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Chuck was a friend to all and always willing to help whomever. We will miss his sense of humor – the way he told jokes, laughing and ruining the punch line!

He also enjoyed jumping around corners just to startle people – Chuck even got to pick up Shirley’s tossed salad because of this!

His family was his prize! He enjoyed camping with Shirley, Oliver tractors, motorcycles, traveling across the United States and tractor pulls. It seems one ride

was especially memorable – returning home from a bike ride, running into fish fly’s that had just hatched – just plain a stinkin mess – covered so much you could not see the color of anything and it was very slippery.

Chuck and his Dad, Pete, restored Shirley’s Dad’s 1930 Model A. Then, Shawn and Chuck restored Grandpa Kainz’s 1920 Fordson. He was proud to purchase an Oliver 60 for grandson Oliver as his first tractor.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Shawn (Cara) Peterman; grandson, Oliver; his siblings, Tom (Kathy) Peterman, Cheryl Niedert, and Jim (Lisa) Peterman; many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com.

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