Ohm, Charles Fredrick Willhelm, age 98, of Litchfield, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 26, 2012 at Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. Charley was born December 2, 1913 in New Germany, MN. to Ernest and Elisabeth (Moy) Ohm. On April 2, 1936 he was united in marriage to Viola Karels in New Germany, MN. This marriage was blessed with 4 sons: Gerald, Loren, Curtis, and Roger. After marriage, Charley and Viola lived in Belle Plaine, MN for a time before moving to a farm in Greenleaf and eventually purchasing a farm northeast of Dassel. From there, they moved to Cokato and later resided in Litchfield for 13 years.
Charley enjoyed his music and played the concertina. Later when he could no longer play, Charley would always listen to old time music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 sons: Gerald and Loren, and 3 grandchildren: Keith, Jenny, and Linda Ohm.
Charley is survived by his wife: Viola, 2 sons: Curtis (Barbara) and Roger (Lynn), 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Monday, January 30, 2012, 2:00 pm at the Emmanuel Home in Litchfield.
Visitation : Beginning at 1:30 at the Emmanuel Home in Litchfield.
Luncheon to follow the service with internment in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Cokato following the luncheon.