Charles J. Loeffelholz

Charles Joseph Loeffelholz, 89, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Mercy One in Dubuque, Iowa.
Friends may call from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home, 144 N. Main Street, Potosi, Wisconsin. A service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 am at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home. Following services there will be a luncheon at St. Andrew Thomas School. Burial will be held a later date.
Charles was born in Petersburg, Iowa on June 9, 1930, the son of George and Mary Ann (Meis) Loeffelholz. On December 29, 1951 he married Darlene Lynch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa. They enjoyed 67 wonderful years together.
Charles served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Corporal. After serving his country, Charles and Darlene farmed in the Potosi area while Charles worked at the Potosi Lumberyard. After retiring from farming, they moved into Potosi where he worked for multiple construction companies, the last one being Conlon Construction, which he retired from in 1985. Over the course of Charles’ life he built seven homes in Potosi.
Charles loved spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his cat Lucky. He liked traveling and going for rides, especially traveling to Texas where he and Darlene spent several winters. Charles also enjoyed giving advice on construction projects (based on his decades of experience), especially when helping family members.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter Vickie (Mark) Dreessens of Platteville, Wis. and son, Todd Loeffelholz of Potosi, Wis.; six grandchildren Dan (Emmily) Dreessens of Platteville, Wis., Kari (Russell) Hill of Cuba City, Wi.; Kathie (Chad) Fenner of Prairie du Sac, Wi.; and Corey (Katie Thor) Loeffelholz, Logan (Traci) Loeffelholz, and Milo (Rachel Bode) Loeffelholz all of Potosi, Wi.; nine great-grandchildren, Sean, Shallan, Abigail, George, Reese, Lane, Carson, Hayden, and Mia; four sisters-in-law, Donna (Al) Leibfried, Evelyn (Ken) Leibfried, Connie (Tom) Loeffelholz, and Karen Lynch; and one brother-in-law, Roger Lynch.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; five sisters, Helen (Lawrence) Deutmeyer, Nelly (Ralph) Pasker, Sally (Leo) Schulte, Ester (Larry) Fischer, and Rita Loeffelholz; three brothers, Louis (Betty) Loeffelholz, Roy (Lucille) Loeffelholz, and Francis (Sunny) Loeffelholz; and two brothers-in-law, Burnell (Velma) Lynch, and Dale Lynch.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers and memorials, donations may be sent to the Potosi Rescue Squad at 210 N Main St, Potosi, WI in Charles’ honor.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Mercy One, especially Dr. Caceres and Chaplain Martin, for all the wonderful care given to Charles during his stay.