Charles Finley

Charles “Charlie” Edward Finley, Sr. 73, of Pine Island, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Kasson, MN to Richard and Ella (Dohrmann) Finley. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1970, and then served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. On May 20, 1972, he was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart, Candace Hall. They lived in the Pine Island area for many years where he worked for the Pine Island Grain Elevator. Charlie also helped area farmers milking cows and doing field work. He also was a wonderful woodworker and worked for Country Mill Works for several years. On June 8, 2018, both he and Candace retired. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson and the Charles Cowden American Legion Post #184 in Pine Island. Charlie looked forward to the yearly trips to Aruba and always enjoyed being with his family. Family was most important to him. Charlie had an amazing heart and personality and admired by so many. His kindness, generosity and sense of humor was felt by everyone. 

 Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Candace; three children, Amy (David) Myrom, Stacy (Sean) Kraetsch and Charles Jr. (Dawn) Finley; thirteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Wes (Mona) Finley; five sisters, Diane Wilson, Audrey Finley, Bonnie (Phil) Boyer, Jean Finley and Nancy Finley along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Brenda Finley; one brother, Ricky Finley and one brother-in-law, Wayne Wilson. 

 Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson with Reverend John Weisenburger officiating. Burial with full military honors by the Pine American Legion will be at the Berne Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel in Pine Island and at the church for one hour prior to the service.