Charles Pellegrini

He was born on April 9, 1935, in Norway, son of the late Louis and Esther (Cologna) Pellegrini.

Charlie married Terese Neveau, of Niagara, Wis., on June 23, 1962, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Norway.

He grew up on the family farm in Norway and developed a strong work ethic, and graduated from Vulcan High School in 1953.

Charlie served his country and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954, serving in the Strategic Air Command. He was honorably discharged in 1958 and recently had the privilege of going on the U.P. Honor Flight to Washington D.C. with his son Chuck.

He was employed at the Niagara Paper Mill for 40 years. He also drove school bus for his father and his brother Roger for many years. During retirement, Charlie could be found helping his brother Roger at the Pellegrini farm in Vulcan.

Charlie enjoyed reading, walking his dogs, was an avid cross-country skier and a big fan of the Green Bay Packers. He spent many hours in his garden and enjoyed sharing produce with his friends and family. Charlie was always meticulous in the care of his vehicles, especially his Ford truck “Big Red,” and spent time each week going to breakfast with his buddies.

Family was very important to him; he especially loved spending time with his grandkids. He was very proud of his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Terese, of 54 years; daughter, Shari (Dan) Pellizzer of Iron River; sons, Charles (Nancy) Pellegrini of Norway and Frank Pellegrini of Appleton, Wis.; grandchildren Tony (Abby) Neuens, Kurt Neuens, Lexi Pellizzer and Calli Pellizzer; great-grandson, Henry Neuens; sisters, Janis Tinti of Norway and Dorothy (Ron) Ferris of Grand Rapids; brother, Roger Pellegrini of Vulcan; two exchange student granddaughters Carmen Hoyer of Germany and Lovisa Alenmark of Sweden; and a special godchild, Rachel Minnella.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Antoinette Neveau, brothers, Ronald and William; and brother-in-law, Ernest Tinti.

Family will greet friends on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Marys Church in Norway.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church, with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating.

Interment will be held at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.

Condolences to the family of Charlie may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.