Charles E. Fonseth, 61, resident of Frazee, MN, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
A memorial service for Charles will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at Furey Funeral Home in Frazee. Furey Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.fureyfh.com.
Charles Eugene Fonseth was born September 24, 1949 in Scott City, KS to John H. and Emma L (Ward) Fonseth. He was raised and educated in Marion, IN and later moved to Chicago, IL. Charles worked at local production plants and also did male modeling for different agencies. In the mid 1970's he moved to Phoenix, AZ and was employed installing sprinkler systems throughout the Phoenix area. He later took a job as a security guard and continued working for 10 years until his health failed. Charles moved back to Chicago to be closer to his daughter and later moved to Frazee to be with his nephew Bill.
Charles is survived by his daughter; Zabrina (Kerry) Kluczynski of Chicago, IL, two grandchildren, nephews: Bill Fonseth of Frazee, Mn, Jeff (Sandra) Warnick of Park Rapids, MN, Tim (Dara) Fonseth of Phoenix, AZ and John Fonseth of Greeley, CO; nieces: Dolly Fonseth and Starr Fonseth, both of Greeley, CO. He is also survived by four grand nieces and nephews.