CHARLES “CHUCK” LURSEN

Charles Henry Lursen, the son of Oltman and Esther (Beek) Lursen, was born on October 5, 1937, in Worthington, MN. He grew up in Worthington and attended school. Chuck entered the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and served in England, France, Germany, Thailand, Vietnam and several U.S. bases. He retired from the Air Force in 1977. Chuck was united in marriage to Georgia Gerber on October 28, 1978, in Fulda, MN. Together they lived in Jacksonville, FL, San Antonio, TX and Owatonna, MN before moving to Fulda. Chuck passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Windom Area Hospital at the age of 88. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and GAR, the Fulda Heritage Society and the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club. Chuck also served on the Fulda City Council, Prairie Hill Cemetery Board and as a Civil War Cannoneer. Chuck enjoyed riding his motorcycle, writing short stories, fishing, visiting with friends and spending time with his dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia Lursen of Fulda, MN; 2 children, Dawn (Chris) Chesney of Owatonna, MN and Dan (Kelly) Boomgarden of Owatonna, MN; 6 grandchildren, Bradley (Trista) Chesney, Nate (Amber) Chesney, Nick Chesney, Destry (Amanda) Boomgarden, Brendan Boomgarden and Kiley Boomgarden (fiancée, Bennett Silkey); 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vi Lursen of Worthington, MN and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Clarence Lursen.

Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Fulda, MN, at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, with Pastor Lori Von Holtum officiating. The organist is Norma Dittman. The soloist is Lloyd Winter. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Griffith, Simon Koster, Roger Schwab, Doug Ramerth and Don Gass. Interment at Prairie Hill Cemetery Fulda, MN.

Visitation was hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements. Send condolences online at www.totzkefuneralhome. com.