Thayne "Charlie" W. Koelsch

PINE ISLAND - Thayne Charlie W. Koelsch, 85, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island. Charlie was born in St. Cloud, MN on April 14, 1928 to Arthur and Mabel (Rudisell) Koelsch.He proudly served in the U.S. Army.Charlie married Lula Baker on June 2, 1954 in Pine Island.He was always happy when talking about his milk hauling days.He farmed for many years south of Pine Island and worked 20+ years for the Mayo Clinic. Charlie organized and ran Rochesters first Farmers Market. He enjoyed sports, hunting, and fishing. Charlie is survived by his three children, Jerald (Monica) Koelsch, of Pine Island, Judy (Joe) Erm, of Minnetonka, Jim (Linda) Koelsch, of Oronoco; stepson, Paul (Nancy) Hegreberg, of Holstad, MN; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren; and siblings, Milton Koelsch, of Hopkins, Bonabell Knutson, of Zumbrota, and Mardell (Harold) Zuercher, of Waunakee, WI. Charlie is preceded in death by his wife, Lula; a granddaughter, Pamela; a brother, Luverne; and his parents. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Rev. Jim Filbeck officiating.Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Douglas at a later date.