Charles S. Finstad

Charles S. Finstad, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 peacefully at the
Pigeon Falls Nursing home in Pigeon Falls, WI.
Charles was born on October 18, 1944, in Whitehall, WI to Sigvart and Esther Finstad
(Lewis). Charles graduated from Whitehall High School in 1962. He married Carol
Finstad (Kampa) on October 23, 1965, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish in
Independence.
After marrying, Charles and Carol lived on their farm in Fuller Coulee, where they
farmed with their children for 22 years. After they sold the farm in 1987 they moved to
Whitehall, WI. Charles began a new endeavor as owner-operator of Finstad Trucking for
18 years, until he retired in 2007. Charles, also known as “Charlie” or “Chuck” by many,
was a loved man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Charles was
always around to lend a helping hand or enjoy an Old Fashioned and some fun.
Charles was an avid lover of the outdoors, whether it was spending time at his cabin in
northern Wisconsin, hunting, especially turkey hunting, or fishing of any kind. Charles
was a devoted Wisconsin sports fan. He enjoyed watching the Packers, Badgers and
Brewers games. He also loved spending time on long road trips with his wife and
friends, seeing many sights across the U.S.
Charles is survived by, wife, Carol, of Whitehall, WI, daughter, Cherie (Darren) Dugan
of Black River Falls, daughter, Christine Halvorsen (Jeff Leu) of Minneapolis, MN,
daughter, Candace Lane of Maple Grove, MN, son, Cory (Shannon) Finstad of
Waumandee, WI grandchildren; Miranda Halvorsen, Wyatt and Austin Finstad, Whitney
(Darrin) Neimi and Taylor (Hunter) Iverson, 1 great-grandchild, Cashton, sister, Marie
Beede, of Oshkosh, WI, brother, John Finstad, of Oregon, WI, sister-in-laws, Patricia
Vosburg, Janice Thoma and Janet Kampa; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and special thanks to the staff at the
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in Whitehall and the Pigeon Falls Nursing Home for the
wonderful care received and kindness shown to Charles.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A visitation will begin at
10 a.m, with a service held at 11 a.m at the Peace Lutheran Church in Pigeon Falls
(13083 East Main St Pigeon Falls, WI 54760) with Reverend Greg Ofsdahl officiating.
Food and beverage to follow.
To view livestream go to: peacelutheranofpigeonfalls.org/livestream The livestream will
start about 5 minutes before the service and the recording will remain on the website for a
couple weeks for those unable to watch live.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be designated to the Pigeon Creek Evangelical Lutheran
Cemetery in Pigeon Falls, WI. (Peace Garden)