Charles “Charlie” Edwin Polhamus

Charles “Charlie” Edwin Polhamus, 85, Cadott, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, on his 85th birthday.

Charles was born Oct. 24, 1938, the son of Harry and Violet (Haskins) Polhamus.

He married Mariana Motycka, May 12, 1962, in Cadott. Following marriage, they resided in St. Paul, Minn., and Cadott.

Charlie loved time with his family and anything outdoors. He enjoyed farming, spending time taking care of the cows and driving tractor any opportunity he had. He liked being in the woods and driving his four-wheeler. He also had a great love for the Lord and enjoyed multiple weekly Bible studies with friends.

He is survived by his children – Patrina (Mike) Gunderson, Penny (Thomas) Nemitz and Charles A. (Lisa Ruff) Polhamus; grandchildren – Michelle (Josh) Gardow, Andrea Gunderson (Shayne McLaughlin), Elizabeth Nemitz (Anthony Borowski), Tim (Teresa Turany) Nemitz, Steven Nemitz, Paige Polhamus and Grace Polhamus; brother – Jimmy (Lorri) Polhamus; sister – Judy Cahoon; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife – Mariana; sister – Evelyn Thorsen; and brothers-in-law – Joseph Motycka, Ed Cahoon and Glenn Thorsen.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Chippewa Valley Bible Church in Chippewa Falls, with Pastor Jim Woldhuis officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Military honors by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council, followed the service, at the church.

Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cadott, is assisting the family.