Charles “Charlie” Sinz, age 59, passed away suddenly at his home on April 1, 2018.

Charlie was born November 28, 1958 in Durand. He was the son of Lyle and Blanche (Brenner) Sinz. He graduated from Durand High School and then attended UW-Madison Agricultural Short Course. Charlie returned home to join his Dad on the family farm.

Charlie married his high school sweetheart Karen Bowen at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand on September 30, 1978. Charlie and Karen took over the farm where they raised their three children Tony, Denise and Christopher.

In his early years, Charlie loved competing in antique tractor pulling and won many trophies. He was a very social and outgoing person who loved a good conversation whether he knew you or just met you. For 36 years, Charlie and Karen made many memories with their friends at “card club.” Charlie loved being with his family and friends at the hunting shack or at the cabin he built in Eau Galle. He also enjoyed family vacations and was an avid Badger and Packer fan. One of his favorite hobbies was looking for machinery. In addition, Charlie enjoyed sharing his love for farming with visitors, especially his grandchildren in-kind.

Charlie has four brothers and three sisters: Bob (Laurel) of Eau Claire, Ron (Marilyn) of Eau Galle, Tom (Deb) of Menomonie, Jane (Dan) Weisenbeck of Durand, Paul (Lisa) of Stillwater, Susan (Tom) Udelhoven of Eagan, Mary (Scott) Schmidt of Eden Prairie, and mother-in-law Jeanette Bowen. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony, parents, Lyle and Blanche, and father-in-law, Norman Bowen. He was cherished by many nieces, nephews, in-laws and close friends.

Charlie will be reunited with his son, Tony, who passed away 9 months ago. Farming was their special bond. They talked every day and Tony often came home to help on the farm. Charlie died of Broken Heart Syndrome.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, monies will be used for a scholarship fund at a later date.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Cheryl R May May 1, 2023, at 8:50am

   hey Charlie,
   just wanted to say hi. we have a friend that worked for John Deere and every time he talks about John Deere I think of you, which is every day.
   hope heaven is everything that we've learned. cheryl

2. Cheryl May June 26, 2019, at 4:33pm

   Hi Charlie, Mom Bowen is having a birthday tomorrow. I know you will all be together celebrating and laughing like the old days. Take care of each other. Love your sister in law. Cheryl

3. Cheryl June 16, 2019, at 10:16am

   Hi Charlie this is Cheryl I just wanted to wish you a happy Father’s Day in heaven. You were a great dad. Hope you and Norm (Dad) are having a good day together . Love Cheryl

4. Cheryl May April 16, 2019, at 7:56pm

   Hi Charlie, I was on this site looking up someone so I thought I would say hi. ❤️

5. Cheryl May August 30, 2018, at 10:15am

   Hi Charlie this is Cheryl thinking of you today and almost every day .
   I still can’t believe you’re gone, like a bad dream . I can’t even imagine what Karen is going but I’m gonna try to help her as much as I can . Please send a sign to her so she knows you’re happy

6. Bryce and Cindy April 5, 2018, at 5:46pm

   To Charlie’s family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.

7. LuAnn (Weissinger) DeMartelaere April 5, 2018, at 5:12pm

   Karen and family so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way!

8. Ruth Adix April 5, 2018, at 10:37am

   Karen, Denise and Christopher
   I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's death. I can only imagine how hard this is. May you feel the love of those near you and those farther away who care deeply for you, and let this love hold you and give you strength. Thinking of you and sending you my love.

9. Jeff Schroeder April 5, 2018, at 10:10am

   Karen and family: So very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
   Jeff- Brenda Schroeder

10. Rick Mulheron April 5, 2018, at 9:14am

    Karen and family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. You and your family have been in my prayers from the moment I became aware. May God comfort you in this trying time and grand you the peace, love and understanding that are needed at this time. Continued prayers my friend!!!
    Rick

11. Erica Mbangamoh April 4, 2018, at 4:03pm

    Karen, you and I met briefly once at a conference in Chicago- but you went to high school with my mom Sharon. I am so so sorry to hear of your loss, and pray that you feel the comfort I've asked the Lord for in your time of pain. My deepest condolences.

12. Paula. Smith April 4, 2018, at 3:29pm

    Karen and family so sorry for the loss of Charlie is I'll keep you All in my thoughts and prayers just hug each other for me

    Paula Smith

13. Leah Buerkle April 4, 2018, at 2:41pm

    Karen and family...I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Tony passed. Your hearts must be broken. Prayers to you and your family.

14. Gloria and Jorge Del Portillo April 4, 2018, at 11:53am

    We are deeply sorry for your loss Karen. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We all remember Charlie with love. We truly have you and yours in our prayers .

15. Post it’s April 4, 2018, at 11:23am

    Charlie will be greatly missed by all of his Triva friends. Such a fun guy to play trivia with and his quirky comebacks will be missed. Karen, if you ever want to continue to play we would always welcome you to our team.

16. Janet and Rob Boman April 4, 2018, at 11:20am

    Denise, we are so saddened to hear about your Dad's passing. Our hearts ache for you.

17. Deb Case April 4, 2018, at 11:15am

    My deepest condolences to Charlie's family. His big smiles will be missed. Prayers

18. Candy April 4, 2018, at 8:13am

    Thoughts and prayers for Karin and all of the family.

19. Randy Weber April 4, 2018, at 5:42am

    Simply put, Charlie (Coach) was a good man and even better friend. We shared countless events with family and friends through the years. I will miss most, his wave from his 4020 or Gator as I drove by Edgewood Dairy. Farm On my friend, Farm On...

20. Michael Markey April 3, 2018, at 10:00pm

    Sorry about the loss

21. Jolene weber April 3, 2018, at 9:56pm

    So so sorry Karen you ate in my thoughts and prayers

22. Donna Loew April 3, 2018, at 9:06pm

    Prayers and sympathy for your loss.

23. Twylah Wieland April 3, 2018, at 8:56pm

    Karen and Families - I am so saddened to hear about Charlie. You have had to endure so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that God will give you the strength you need. All my love - Twylah

24. Colleen and Tom Garnevicus April 3, 2018, at 8:34pm

    We are heartbroken to hear of Charlie's death. You are all in our prayers. The world has lost a light: he will be missed by all who knew him, but he will be with Tony.

25. Phil and Beth Thompson April 3, 2018, at 7:56pm

    Our condolences to the Sinz family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during what we know in a very difficult time. Phil and Beth Thompson

26. Phil and Beth Thompson April 3, 2018, at 7:54pm

    Our condolences to the Sinz family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during what we know in a very difficult time. Phil and Beth Thompson

27. Jeff & Ivy Bauer April 3, 2018, at 7:22pm

    Karen and Sinz family. Our deepest sympathy to you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

28. Randy & Audrey Richardson April 3, 2018, at 6:35pm

    Karen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

29. Monte and Gay Hurlburt April 3, 2018, at 6:23pm

    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

30. Diane Mack April 3, 2018, at 6:06pm

    Dear Karen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during such a sad year for you. Hugs to you and all of Charlie's family and may God bless and watch over you all.

31. Walter Hovland April 3, 2018, at 5:54pm

    So Sorry for your loss
    Sending Prayers

32. ED NELSON April 3, 2018, at 5:38pm

    Sending my condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss.

33. Jean Price April 3, 2018, at 5:30pm

    So sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

34. Bobbi Sedlmayr April 3, 2018, at 5:24pm

    Karen and family,
    Sending my most heartfelt sympathy in your loss. May your memories help you through the coming days.
    Bobbi Sedlmayr

35. Susan Wolf April 3, 2018, at 4:59pm

    My deepest sympathies to you Karen and to your family. You will all be in my prayers.

36. Tina, Everett and Jason Miles April 3, 2018, at 4:42pm

    Our sincerest condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    May God watch over you all.

    Tina, Everett & Jason

37. Joe and Jan Drier April 3, 2018, at 4:36pm

    Thinking of you Karen and your family during this time. Thoughts and Prayers to you all!

38. April Dawn Unser April 3, 2018, at 4:14pm

    Sending my condolences to the whole family. I am sorry for your loss.

39. Nancy Molinaro-Nelson April 3, 2018, at 3:56pm

    So sorry for your loss cousin Karen and family.

40. Nick & Sue Sperger April 3, 2018, at 3:52pm

    We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family.

41. Tim Hovey, Joanne Hewitt April 3, 2018, at 3:16pm

    We wish there were words to take away the pain. He was a good man and will be missed. Sending sincere sympathy, prayers and the biggest hug. God Bless.

42. Carole & Jack Komro April 3, 2018, at 2:47pm

    Karen & Family, You & family's have our deepest sympathy on Charlie's death.Our prayer are for you at this sad time, Jack & Carole Komro

43. Patti Pattison April 3, 2018, at 12:51pm

    Sending condolences to the whole family.

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