Charles Greenlund

Charles “Chuck” O. Greenlund Age 74 of Caspian, MI went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. He was born August 31, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Oscar and Signe (Lindstrom) Greenlund. He graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Michigan State University and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Northern Michigan University, graduating in 1965 with his teaching degree. He taught at Washington Junior High School in Green Bay, WI as a science teacher and coach and returned to the Iron River area in 1966 where he taught physical education and health. He continued his teaching career at West Iron County in it’s first year, 1969 and continued as an educator and coach until his retirement in 1990 Chuck married the former Judy Meneguzzo on July 12, 1958 at St Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian and the couple were married for nearly 54 years. He was a lifelong member of Grace Covenant Church, the Iron River Elks Lodge, and the American Legion. He was a member of the UP Sports Hall of Fame and celebrated numerous awards throughout his career. Chuck had a passion for working with kids and loved being a teacher and coach. His most noteworthy accomplishment was bringing both a football and basketball team to the MHSAA state finals. Most recently he received the humbling honor when the WIC High School Gymnasium was renamed the Charles Greenlund Gymnasium. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Judy Daughter, Lauri (Mark) Rometti of Eau Claire, WI Sons, Mark (Patti) Greenlund of Marinette, WI Mike (Angie) Greenlund of Eau Claire, WI Sister, Helen (John) Holzman of Denver, CO Brothers-in-law, Mario (Maria) Meneguzzo Paul (Lisa) Meneguzzo Grandchildren , Tony, Jessica and Ryan Rometti Ian and Alec Greenlund Nick, Tyler and Kyle Greenlund Several nieces and nephews Special friend, Don McDonald He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Waldron Visitation: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Charles Greenlund Gymnasium, West Iron County High School. Funeral Services: Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Charles Greenlund Gymnasium, West Iron County High School. Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations, which they will use for Bible Camp scholarships and financial assistance to the WIC Athletic Department. Funeral arrangements were by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.