Charles Nesse

Published 4:13 pm Friday, November 25, 2022

Charles Nesse passed away on November 20, 2022, at his home. The Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 30 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesday, November 29 at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at First Lutheran Church on Wednesday. Interment will be at East Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery.

Charles Reid Nesse was born August 6, 1954, in Albert Lea to Luverne and Genevieve (Hoium) Nesse. He grew up in Albert Lea; was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at East Freeborn Lutheran Church; and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1972. After high school, he began work at Streater Inc. and graduated from Albert Lea Vo-Tech Institute. On October 13, 1979, he was united in marriage to Judith Moore. The couple had two children and the family made their home in Albert Lea. Chuck retired from Streater in 2017 after 44 years at age 62.

Chuck was known as a talented handyman who could fix anything, often repairing things for his family and friends. He shared his knowledge and taught boiler operations for 2 years. He loved sports, especially NASCAR, the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Gophers. Chuck enjoyed collecting and working on old cars and owned a 1997 Trans Am and a 1969 Corvette, which…