Charles Frederick North

STOUGHTON-Charles Frederick North, age 80, of the Town of Dunn, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on Oct. 25, 1937, in Beloit, the son of Charles and Louise (Ackley) North. Charles married Patricia Petroff.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Charles worked as an engineer for over 40 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local No. 890 Electrical Union for 44 years. Charles enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, water skiing, boating and camping. He enjoyed woodworking, and could build whatever anyone asked for. Charles was interested in inventing new things. He attended many sporting events and loved to watch the Packers and Brewers play. Above all else, Charles was an amazing husband and father. Charles is survived by the love of his life, Patricia; sons, Chip North and Tim (Joleen Barry) North; grandchildren, Elaina North and Lucas Barry; sisters-in-law, Susan and Kathy; brother-in-law, Winfred; cousins, Joe and Karen Crisman, Beth Koss and Barb and Steve Sackett. Charles was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donors' choice.