Charles Ostrem was born on June 20, 1934, in Viroqua, the sixth of seven children of Hilda and Arthur Ostrem.  On Nov. 5, at the age of 81, he died leaving his wife and five kids behind with hearts filled with wonderful memories.

Visitation services for Charlie will be at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4–8 p.m. Funeral service will be on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Church in Viroqua later that afternoon. Online condolences can be shared at www.melbyfh.com.

Complete obituary is in the November 11, 2015 issue of The Platteville Journal.