Charles Mykleby

Mykleby, Charles "Chuck" age 71, of Shorewood, passed away Monday 03 October 2011 of complications resulting from mesothelioma. Chuck was a deeply compassionate, loyal, and loving man who was the greatest husband, father, grandfather, and friend that anyone could possibly hope for, and he will be missed tremendously by all who knew him. Chuck was born near Dalton, MN on the original Mykleby family farm on 08 March 1940 and then moved to the Twin Cities in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve at age 17 in 1957 and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1958, where he met his high school sweetheart and life-long love Nancy (Jensen), whom he married on 17 October 1959. From 1959 to 1963, Chuck served in the U.S. Navy Reserve as an Aviation Machinist's Mate (ADR rate) while attending the University of Minnesota General College and St. Cloud State University, graduating in the winter of 1963 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. He went on active duty in the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Twin Cities, serving from 1963-1966 as an aircraft mechanic working on AD-5 Skyraider and A-4B Skyhawk attack aircraft, and he also earned his Naval Aircrewman wings as a Flight Engineer on P-2 Neptune maritime patrol aircraft. Chuck left the U.S. Navy in 1966 and embarked upon his exemplary 32-year career as an educator, administrator, athletic coach, and preeminent leader in the Hopkins School District, proudly serving until he retired as the principal of Eisenhower Elementary School in 1998. During these years, Chuck also earned an M.S. degree in Curriculum and Education in 1969, and an M.S. degree in Education and Administration in 1976. Chuck was fiercely dedicated to his vocation as an educator and countless students and teachers can point to his exemplary professional conduct, relentless dedication, wise mentoring, and unwavering loyalty and friendship as having been positive influences in their lives. All are better for having known him. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Adren Mykleby; father-in-law, Nick Jensen; mother-in-law, Gladys Jensen; and nephew, Steven Hart. He is survived by Nancy, his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, of Shorewood; son, Colonel Scott Mykleby U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), his wife Janice (McKenna) and their children, Paul and Keaghlan of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Lisa Stockstad, her husband Jim and their children, Tyler and Anna of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; son, Colonel Mark Mykleby U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), his wife, Lisa (Jenney) and their son, Keaton of Beaufort, SC; mother, Mabel Mykleby of Fergus Falls; sister, Gail Hart and Chief Gould of Minnetonka; and nephew, Brian Hart, his wife Chiri and their children of Rosemount. All are welcome to join the burial procession to Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Tuesday 11 October 2011, departing at 9:00 AM from All Saints Lutheran Church, 15915 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345, phone, (952) 934-3550. Burial with full military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 10:15 AM at Assembly Area #4. Memorial service at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday 11 October 2011 at All Saints Lutheran Church, with visitation and lunch following the memorial service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the ICA (Intercongregational Communities Association) Food Shelf, 12990 St. Davids Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305; 952-938-0729, M-F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952 938-9020

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Charles Mykleby

October 9, 2011

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Charles Mykleby

October 9, 2011

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