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Charles W. Harstad was born February 7, 1952, to Wendell Harstad and Dorothy (Bodeker) Harstad in Waverly, Iowa. He passed away January 8, 2026, in Florida at the age of 73 years. He married his wife, Pamela (Nahas) Harstad on May 22, 1977.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Barbara Kugel, a brother, Ronald Harstad and a great niece, Megan Mason, and great nephew, Dawson Kirk.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sisters, Sandra Hansen, (Curt) and Debra Jensen (Jay); and many nieces, nephews and family members.
After attending and graduating from Plainfield School, he graduated from Ellsworth College and was employed at Viking Pump Manufacturing. After 42 years of service, he retired from the manufacturing engineering department.
An excellent athlete, he played many sports in school and continued playing softball in senior leagues until shortly before his retirement. He was inducted into the softball hall of fame in Waterloo, Iowa in 2013. He participated in a senior softball team and won the national tournament championship in the 55+ division, senior softball association, world masters in 2010. An avid reader, he had a lifelong passion and great knowledge of history. He also enjoyed traveling throughout the years, both in and out of the United States.
Honesty, humility, responsibility, dependability, generosity and caring for others before himself were only a few of his many qualities.
He loved his family, my family, many friends and will be greatly missed.
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Elaine and Ron Phelps
January 21, 2026, 5:37 pm
We enjoyed the time we got to share with Chuck. The entire family is in our prayers.
Elaine and Ron
Sue Kiehn Jacobson
January 21, 2026, 5:55 pm
Very sorry on your loss of Chuck. Hugs to you ❤️
Joanne Lewis
January 21, 2026, 7:38 pm
My heartfelt condolences go out to you, Pam, and the family. May Chuck rest in peace!
Mindy Samet
January 21, 2026, 9:17 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, Pam. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dee Anthony
January 21, 2026, 11:02 pm
Pam, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Pam Torell
January 22, 2026, 12:46 am
Pam, may your heart be filled with good memories and all the times you made Chuck smile. God‘s peace.
Sheila Ruehs Evancie
January 22, 2026, 1:16 am
Charlie…rest peacefully my friend. We dated for a moment in high school-him a senior and me a freshman. He was a gentleman then and sound like he continued to be the rest of his life -humble, dependable, generous, honest and an athlete to the end. My sincere condolences to his family.
Greg Kiehn
January 22, 2026, 1:31 am
Sorry for your loss. Played sports with Chuck in high school and many games of tip-in 21 on the outdoor court.
Gwen Morris
January 22, 2026, 3:06 am
Final farewells are never easy. We are trusting special memories…and the peace that passes understanding…ease your journey ahead one day at a time. Sending you Pam and all who loved Chuck our condolences. ❤️
Darrell Robinson
January 22, 2026, 4:37 am
Remember he and my brother mike Chuck was quarterback an Mike was center on football team .His dad always had a pipe if i remember right family friends great person prayers to Sandy Deb an family
Betsy Levreault
January 23, 2026, 1:05 pm
All your friends at Ocean Towers are so sorry to hear of the loss of Chuck.
Please know our prayers are with you at this difficult time, Pam. May your wonderful memories together help ease your sorrow.
Fondly, Betsy Levreault
Randy Wilder
January 25, 2026, 9:12 pm
Very sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing Pam. He was a wonderful man and talented in many ways. May he rest in peace. God bless you.
Randy Wilder
January 25, 2026, 9:39 pm
Very saddened to hear of Chuck’s passing Pam. He was a wonderful man and talented in many ways. May you rest in peace Charlie. God bless.
Christina mesenbrink
January 27, 2026, 9:29 pm
I’m sorry for your loss
Your family is in my prayers
Bernie Bossom
January 29, 2026, 6:28 pm
Sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. I fondly remember spending time with Chuck. In HS baseball, Chuck caught me. He was a great catcher having fun picking off runners at second and third. Good catcher, good friend. Also worked with him on the farm. I recollect many good times with Chuck.
Allen Koeppel
January 29, 2026, 11:27 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss Pam. Chuck was a great guy to work with and play softball with. You will be in my prayers.