Charles Glen Pavlish Sr.

Charles “Charlie” Pavlish, 100, passed away at Trinity Care Center in Farmington on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

He was born December 20, 1914 to Adolph and Josephine (Troyak) Pavlish.  He was born in Chatfield on the land near where the Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center is located today.

On October 1, 1938 he married Dorothy J. Pearson. Charlie owned Pavlish Lumber Company, building homes, barns, and furniture.   He had a long history of involvement in many organizations: Rotary, American Legion, Boy Scouts, School Board, SCORE, and the Olmsted Medical Center Board. He also graciously served as a two term Mayor of Chatfield.

He was proud of his Rotary Paul Harris Fellow award, helping to eradicate polio after a niece died of the disease.

Over the years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the occasional gambling outing.    At age 90 he moved to Rochester and lived independently in his townhome.  At age 100 plus a few weeks he moved to assisted living in Rochester.   Charlie’s goal in past years was making it to 100 which he recently celebrated.

Charlie will be remembered his long time companion Ellie Grassle (Rochester), daughter Betty Lou Walker (Burnsville) ,Chuck (Carol) Pavlish, of Forest Lake and California, Bill (Vicki) Pavlish of Hastings.  Grandsons: Tim (Elizabeth) Pavlish, Jeremy (Jessie) Pavlish, Justin (Bridget) Pavlish, Josh Pavlish, Chris and Jason Hopp.  Granddaughter: Ellissa (Jeff) Beamish.  Great granddaughters: Alieta and Payton.  Great grandsons: Bennett and Henrik, and one great great granddaughter: Adasyn.

Charlie is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, eleven brothers and sisters.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2015  at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield with Pastor Kristin Rice officiating.   Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM before the service on Friday.    Committal Service will be in the Chatfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to the CVHS Student Loan Fund.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share a memory of Charlie with the family and view his video tribute, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.  507-867-4310

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