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Charles W. Plaster, of St. Croix Falls, Wis., died August 14, 2007, at his home, at the age of 81. Charles was born in St. Croix Falls, Wis., in 1926 to Ludwig and Iva (Pence) Plaster.

He served two years in the Navy during WWII and was a lifetime VFW member.

He married Elnora Hedlind in 1948, and is missed by her, and their son, Scott (Patricia), of Rice Lake; daughter, Stacy (Craig) Fletcher, of Sonoita, AZ; sister, Dot Alverson, of Grass Valley, CA; grandson, Joshua Fuerstenau; and great-grandson, Mason Zinna; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Charles enjoyed his busy retirement after 38 years of working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and owning and operating the Cushing Hardware Store in the 1970's.

The Memorial Service will be held at Fristad Lutheran Church, in Centuria, Wis., Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Edling Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

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