Died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Providence Place
Charlie was born December 18, 1942 in Fremont to Victor and Lois 'Bender' Thomsen. He was raised on the farm in Hooper, graduated from Hooper High School in 1960 and was awarded the State Star Farmer in FFA. He attended the Farm Short Course at UNL. He continued to farm, attended Auctioneer School in Kansas City in 1985, and while farming starting working for Don Peterson Auctioneer before starting his own company.
On August 3, 1975 Charlie married Beverly Karsk at the First United Methodist Church in North Bend. Charlie served on the Everett Township Board, Hooper Volunteer Fire Department Board and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, serving on the church board. Charlie enjoyed auctioneering, music, dancing and was involved with the Fremont Community Players.
Survivors:
Wife Beverly of Hooper
Daughters Martha Bang of Fremont
Melinda (Brad) Bentjen of Waverly
Diane (Ryan) Sagehorn of Fremont
8 grandchildren Jack and Olivia Bang; Easton, Sam, Ellie and Evan Bentjen; Hudson and Liam Sagehorn
Brother Ron (Bonita) Thomsen of Lincoln
Mother-in-law Vernelle Werblow of Fremont
Sister-in-law Shyrl Nelson of Omaha
Brothers-in-law Allan Karsk of Portland, OR.
Bruce (Ellen) Karsk of Omaha
Nieces and nephews
Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, at the Hooper Funeral Chapel from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. There will be a private committal. A service will be 10:30am Monday, March 25, at Faith Methodist Church in Hooper for all Charlie's friends. The family appreciates memorials directed to the Fremont Area Alzheimer's Collaboration (1005 E. 23rd St., Suite 2, Fremont, NE. 68025), Camp Fontanelle, Logan View FFA and Faith Methodist Church in Hooper.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Kathy Spicer
Ames, NE Monday, March 25, 2019 Bev & Family -Oh how Charlie will be missed! A man of true character, the epitome of the Nebraska Farmer. Love for God, Family & Neighbor. I am grateful to have been able to spend time with him this past year. May he Rest In Peace.
Praying for you & your family Bev. I have enjoyed you all this past year.
I am so very sorry that I am unable to make it to the memorial service, due to the poor road conditions in my area right now. I am & will continue to hold you all up in prayer.
Blessings to You All with the Father’s comfort & peace.
Kathy Spicer - PP
Dave Furstenau
Lincoln, NE Sunday, March 24, 2019 I hadn't seen this face in 40 years, but I instantly recognized the photo. Charlie and his wife, Bev, were two of the most gracious and decent people I ever met growing up. Neither would remember me, but I visited them a couple times. They had a farm they work pretty much alone; a massive amount of work. But Charlie still found time for his community.I have particularly vivid and fond memories of Charlie in the Fremont Community Players. They mounted a production of "Harvey" (the six-foot invisible rabbit), and he took the Elwood P. Dowd role that Jimmy Stewart played in the movie. He didn't do a Stewart imitation -- he crafted a unique bright-eyed amiable eccentric character with a slightly vacant drawl and a warm heart. He was hysterical; naturally funny. Sends me into fits of warm laughter every time think back to those days.
DONNA SAGEHORN
FREMONT, NE Friday, March 22, 2019 My sympathy to Bev and the three girls and their families. Charlie was a kindhearted, caring, and loving man. His family was very important to him. Also, his relationship with friends and neighbors who are also going to miss him. You all have so many good memories of him in your heart. You'll never forget him. God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.Gary & Virginia Meyer
Fremont, NE Friday, March 22, 2019 Bev and family, our sincere sympathies to all of you. Cherish all the memories. Christ's Peace. Gary and VirginiaBecki Heusel
Indianapolis, IN Friday, March 22, 2019 Bev and girls - I'm so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a kind, funny man. May those memories keep you going throughout the days ahead.Much love,
Kim and Becki Heusel
Dorothy Smith
Auburn, NE Friday, March 22, 2019 Charlie was a great guy. So sorry for you loss. I'm sure he is finding some fellow farmers in heaven to share coffee with every morning. God comfort you all.Kay Jay
Hooper, NE Thursday, March 21, 2019 Bev, So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. I'm sorry I can't be at the visitation tonight, but will probably see you some time at the "Office". Take care!Kay
Nancy Schroeder
Alexandria, MN Thursday, March 21, 2019 Hi Bev ...thinking of you during this tumultous week. You're facing so many upheavals with your usual grace. We remember you in prayer as you mourn. And celebrate Charlie's life. Your marriage and life together made all if us grateful to know you. You will pass through the waters.. Isaiah 43:1-2..blessed are those who mourn. Be comforted in the days and months ahead. Nancy SchroederLarry & Penny
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Charlie was a kind, gentle man...always a pleasant expression on his face....a good sense of humor. Our sympathies and prayers are with you as you miss him. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" Psalm 116:15 May you find peace knowing you will see him again in eternity.Mary
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Hi Bev, Just thinking of you at this time in your life. Sympathies to you and your family. Charlie was always a great guy.Take care and enjoy your life with your family.Mary Thor Bennett
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Charlie was a great man! One of the kindest I know. I have his hat hung in memory of my Mom who he helped with her auction, hung in my garage...he will be missed.