John William “Bill” Charles passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016 at his home in Fremont, NE. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Charles; parents Paul and Mertelle Charles; sister, Mildred and Marian; and son James Charles. Bill is survived by sons, Jon (Melodie) Charles of Albuquerque, NM, Robert (Cindy) Charles of Omaha; grandchildren, Will (Jessica Trujillo) Charles of Albuquerque, Renee Matsen of Albuquerque, Jared Charles, Tosha Hefling, Joshua Putnam all of Blair, NE. Bill is also survived by his friends and caregivers, Michelle Charles of Blair, and Robin Hollingworth, Michelle Wendt, Phyllis Barton and Tina Medinger all of Fremont. The Charles family is forever grateful for these friends and caregivers for the love they provided Bill.

Memorial services for Bill will be held in the Fremont area at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to the Dodge County Animal Humane Society. Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file at the Blair Public Library.~~~