Charles Arthur 'Chuck' Gustafson

Charles Arthur "Chuck" Gustafson age 66, of Madelia, MN, formerly of Hanska, MN died on June 9, 2020, at his home with his daughters by his side after a 21 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A private memorial service for immediate family only will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 11:00 am. The service will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.FOSParish.com The clergy will be Pastor Salim Kaderbhai. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery - Hanska, with military rites by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Chuck is survived by his daughters Rainy (Derek) Potter of Rochester, MN, Aryn Gustafson (Josh Henry) of Madelia, Carly Gustafson (Dave Reed) of Madelia; grandchildren, Autumn Sander, Radke and Hannah Potter, Aubrey and Olivia Dick, Ivan and Easton Henry, Caden and Owen McMullen; father, Bud (Barb) Gustafson of Isle, MN; brothers, Kevin (Linda) Gustafson of Hanska, Bob (Rhonda) Gustafson of Hanska, Tom Gustafson of Ironton, MN; sisters, Kathy (Brian) Williams of Onamia, MN and Ann (Brian) Lewis of Waseca, MN and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Don and Joyce Sokolofsky. Charles Arthur Gustafson was born on April 17, 1954 in Madelia, MN. He graduated from New Ulm High School in 1973. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Air Force from 1973-1977. Chuck worked at the Farmers Co-Op of Hanska for 38 years and was a volunteer firefighter for the Hanska Fire Department for 20 years. During his short time of retirement in 2016, he enjoyed taking hunting and fishing trips with his brothers. He loved watching Minnesota sports. He rarely missed sporting events for this grandkids. Most of all, Chuck loved spending time with his daughters and grandkids. We will forever cherish our memories and admire his strength to keep fighting even in his final days. Interment 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Monday, June 15, 2020 Zion Lutheran Cemetery Address not given Hanska, Minnesota, United States 56041 Military Rites Military honors will be provided by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard at the cemetery.