Charles Fleeman

Charles Fleeman, age 72, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

Charles Eugene Fleeman was born February 28, 1950, to O.B. and Evelyn (Anderson) Fleeman in Central City. He grew up in Clarks and graduated high school in 1968. He served in the United States Marines during Vietnam from June 1968 to December 1969. After his discharge, he was active in the Army National Guard. On October 11, 1970, Charles married Cheryl Blahak in Columbus. He worked for many years at Tyson Foods in Madison. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Charles is survived by:
Wife: Cheryl Fleeman of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Shelly (Scott) Hammons of Columbus, NE
Son: Chuck Fleeman of Columbus, NE
Son: Bill (Ammie) Fleeman of Columbus, NE
Brother: Tom (Sharon) Fleeman of Wagner, OK
Brother: Ken (Rosie) Fleeman of Columbus, NE
Sister: Jeanice (Darrell) Steinke of Central City, NE
Sister: Linda (Kirt) Augustin of Osceola, NE
Sister: Joanie Schwensen of Charlotte, MI
Sister: Kathy Kobza of Polk, NE
11 grandchildren
5 great-grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Sue Fleeman of Fremont, NE
Sister-in-law: Sylvia Blahak of Fontana, CA
Sister-in-law: DeEtte (Gary) Krumland of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Bob Blahak of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Steve Blahak of Columbus, NE

He is preceded in death by:
His grandparents
Parents: O.B. and Evelyn Fleeman
In-laws: Harry & Frances Blahak
Brother: Curt Fleeman
Sister: Lorrie Harvey
Brothers-in-law: Larry Blahak, Dana Augustine