Farmer - Proud Conservator of the Land Upon returning home he farmed with his mother on the Knoll Krest Farm in Shelby County until 1950. After selling that
farm, Charles and his mother purchased a farm in Audubon County. Charles farmed
this land for over 50 years. The Escher place was widely known for its pristine
buildings, white fences, and Black Angus cow and calf herd.
In 1952 Charles married Marilyn Ann Simpson from Irwin. They
worked the land together, sharing the joys and disappointments of farming for
45 years. They raised four children: Jo Lynn (Steven Thorson), Omaha, Nebraska;
Kirk (Marilu), Redlands, California; Jill (Dr. David Neidig), Mt. Vernon, Illinois; and Keith, Long Beach, California.
On August 4, 2012, Charles died at the Hospice House of
Omaha after a year-long battle with lung and bladder cancer. Surrounded by his
loving family, Charles left this world peacefully. Charles was preceded in
death by his parents and his loving wife Marilyn. He is survived by his
children, grandchildren: Jane Thorson, Stephanie Thorson, Andrea Boschult (husband Aaron), Ben Thorson, Nick
Neidig, Eric Neidig, Matthew Escher (wife Courtney), Marisa Escher, Stacy Escher, and Natalie Escher, and
two great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Emma Escher, and special companion and
bingo partner, Florine Nielsen. A memorial service
will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist
Church in Manning. A luncheon will be held following the service. Memorial
contributions can be made to the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America
and Orphaned and Injured Wildlife, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Today we say goodbye, to a grandfather, father, husband, and friend Farming in Iowa, is where he made his life For 45 years, Charles was married to his love, Marilyn Charlie was a man of great pride, making sure nothing would disgrace You could usually spot him driving his Red Chevy around town Chas loved wildlife, birds, trees and God's natural scene We will miss him dearly, but are thankful to know Leah Boschult Bergmann
Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather
Born - December 31, 1927 at home in Lincoln Township, Shelby County, Iowa.
Died - August 4, 2012 at Hospice House of Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska.
Service Honoring Charles' Memory Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 11:00 AM United Methodist Church Manning, Iowa
Clergy - Denny Hartford, Faith Bible Church, Omaha, Nebraska
Pianist - Stephanie Thorson, Granddaughter
Congregational Hymns "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" "Fairest Lord
Jesus" "The Old Rugged Cross"
Honorary Pallbearers: Matthew Alan
Escher - Grandson, Nicholas Edward Neidig - Grandson,
Eric Charles Neidig - Grandson, Benjamin Steven
Thorson - Grandson, Aaron Boschult - Grandson In-Law, Steven
Thorson - Son-in-law, David Neidig, MD - Son-in-law, William
Ranniger, JD - Trusted Friend, Brian Bruch - Trusted Friend
Charles Escher
Charles Henry Escher was a lifetime farmer and long term
resident of Audubon County. Born December 31, 1927, at home in Shelby County to
Laura (Lundby) Escher and Herbert Escher, Charles was
the youngest of five children. As a young man, Charles excelled in sports and
livestock judging. After graduating from Tenant High School in 1945, Charles
proudly served one year in the Army in the 7th Infantry Division in South Korea.
But it's not a goodbye forever, but merely "See you on the other end"
And it was there that he met, his beautiful wife
And their 4 children Jo Lynn, Kirk, Jill, and Keith were part of this union
His white buildings and white fences, which were prominent at 'Escher place'
Or raising his cattle, crops and pigs which took him from sun up until sun down
He loved his pugs, his bingo and his chocolate shakes from Dairy Queen
That with the Lord he is now dancing, and into His arms he will go