Charles "Chuck" A. Morman

Charles Albert Morman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1945, Charles was the fifth child of Robert and Eva (Waleri) Morman, raised alongside ten siblings on a farm in the Haymarsh area near Hebron, ND.

Charles received his education at St. Clements Catholic School in Haymarsh and the Assumption Abbey in Richardton, ND, later graduating from Hebron High School in ND. He embarked on a fulfilling career starting at Toman Engineering in Mandan and then in 1965 began working at the Morton County Road Department, where he earned his North Dakota Licensed Land Surveyor certification in 1973. Charles dedicated 45 years to Morton County, ultimately retiring as Road Superintendent.

A pillar of his community, Charles was deeply involved with Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan, where he served on various boards and committees, including the Knights of Columbus and teaching CCD. He cherished time spent with his family and pursued hobbies such as model building, gardening, woodworking, card games, and restoring muscle cars with his sons.

In August 1964, Charles married the love of his life, Sonja Schafer, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Darin, Darcy, and Daniel. Charles was a devoted father to his sons and daughter, actively participating in their lives and fostering a love for family traditions and values.

Charles leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication cherished by his wife Sonja; children Darin (Karen), Rockford, IL; Darcy, Fargo, ND; and Daniel (Mary), Duvall, WA; grandchildren Austin (Allison), Charlie (Mike), Michael (Olivia), Allie (Ryan), and Joseph; great-grandchildren Bella, Evie, Maverick, Chase, Lily, Eva, Finn, Liam, and Theo; siblings, Roberta (Wally) Mollman, Irene (Leonard) Wehri, Bernadine (Lynn) Gerving, Benita (Pat) Remfert, Audrey (Lennell) Wulf, Aaron (Brenda) Morman, Robert (Tara) Morman, and Grace Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Eva, brother Merril, sister Donna Duppong, and his in-laws Nick and Mary Schafer.

Charles Morman will be remembered for his kindness, joy, generosity, and unwavering faith, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of love and service will continue to inspire generations to come.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Red River Valley and the Sanford medical staff for their compassionate care.