Charles R. Weiskopf

May 27, 1935-May 11, 2008


Charles Robert “Buzz” Weiskopf, 72, Minot, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in a Minot nursing home.

Charles was born on May 27, 1935, in Minot, the son of Charles and Clara (Schneider) Weiskopf. He was raised and educated in Minot. Charles began his employment in 1954 working as a meatcutter and salesman with Swift & Company. Buzz continued his employment there until 1969.

Charles was united in marriage to Mary Flom on Sept. 10, 1955, in Minot, where they made their home. In 1969, Buzz purchased Charlie’s Country Sausage of Minot. He owned and operated the business for the next 33 years, until his retirement in 2002. Mary passed away on April 19, 1986.

Charles was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles Aerie and a charter member of the Dakota Territory Air Museum, all of Minot. Buzz was a lifetime member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. Buzz enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, which included great skill in reloading his own ammunition. He will be deeply missed by all who shared in his life over the years as a business owner in Minot.

His loving family includes: special friend, Alice Boyko; children, Michael (Colleen) Weiskopf, Berthold, Steve (Pamela Lorenz) Weiskopf, Surrey, Marci (Todd) Larson, Garrison; grandchildren, Ryan (Jen) Weiskopf, Mark (Rachel Trondson) Weiskopf, Mary Anne (Matt Nelson) Weiskopf, Nikki and Emily Johnson, and Matya, Nick and Ty Larson; great-grandchildren: Ariana, Jayden, Ally, Ella, Lyndsay, Colton and Annabelle; foreign-exchange granddaughter, Mirella Martins, Sao Paulo, Brazil; sister, Arla (Vern) Knauff, Spokane, Wash., and Jean (Woody) Thorpe, Minot; brother, James (Judy) Weiskopf, Burlington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Eleanor Mae Weiskopf.

Funeral service: Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Minot.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Today from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials: Preferred to Souris River Mountain Men, Attn: Paul Hellenbecker, 516 5th St. SW, Minot, ND 58701.

Those wishing to sign the online memorial register or share memories are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at (www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com).