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Charlie Kobes

Charlie Kobes


Dates

October 26, 1950 - January 28, 2024

Obituary

Charlie Kobes, 73, of Mitchell, SD, died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 3, at the Moose Lodge in Mitchell. Burial will be in Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Charles R. Kobes Sr. was born October 26, 1950, to Robert and Edmonia (Greene) Kobes in Mitchell, SD at St. Joseph hospital. Charlie graduated from MHS (Mitchell High School) in 1968. After high school, Charlie enlisted in the US Navy. He served from 1968 to 1972, and served three of the years in Vietnam. After his active duty, Charlie continued his service in the National Guard.

Charlie was united in marriage to Wanda (Strand) Kobes on February 26, 1977, after 4 months of dating, and to this union was children, Karlie, Kristie, Charlie “Chuck” Jr., and Natalie.

Charlie worked at Mitchell Concrete, Commercial Bank for 20 years, and then the DOT for 10 years before retiring.

Charlie was active in the local car show community, Outkast Club. He enjoyed taking his mistress (his 1969 Chevy Chevelle) to many car shows. He loved tinkering in the garage with woodworking, welding, etc.; you name he’d fix or build it. He enjoyed being an outdoors man camping, fishing, hunting, and boating. Most of all he loved spending time with family, especially attending his grandkids’ sporting events. Charlie always had a joke and was never afraid to speak his mind. He loved his food and was not afraid to tell you if it wasn’t very good.

Charlie is survived by his lovely wife, Wanda; daughters, Karlie Kobes, Kristie (Victor Sr.) Contreras, and Natalie Kobes; son, Charlie “Chuck” Jr. (Steph) Kobes; grandchildren, Ahnna, Kaden, Victor Jr. Riley, Peyton, Tyson, Avery, Kameron, and Wyatt; brother, Larry (Colleen) Kobes of Minot, ND; and his four legged companion service dog, Mia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Pat and Karen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.


Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, February 2, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Moose Lodge
516 W 15th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Servicemen's Memorial Cemetery
Mitchell, SD


Posted by Bob roby on March 1, 2024
Car shows will never be same without Charlie he was one of nicest guys I ever met. We will miss him at our desmet car shows
Posted by John and Monica Kobes Matthews on February 7, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. We haven’t kept in touch. We are sorry about that. I babysat with him. God bless all of his family.
Posted by Janette Adams on February 5, 2024
My condolences to you and your family. Charlie will be missed
Posted by Rob Thompson on February 4, 2024
Hang in there Wanda.
Posted by Cheryl Wittenhagen Floberg on February 3, 2024
We always called him Jr. I am sorry for your loss, Larry. I remember the good years spent being neighbors. Your family is in our prayers
Posted by Cheryl Wittenhagen Floberg on February 3, 2024
We always called him Jr. I am sorry for your loss, Larry. I remember the good years spent being neighbors. And Let us not forget Halloween together for so many years. Your family is in our prayers
Posted by Sherry and Wes Pierson on February 2, 2024
Wanda, sending hugs to you and your family. Charlie was a great guy and I'm glad we got to know him. Prayers
Posted by Ricky Butts on February 2, 2024
RIP,
Posted by Art and Karin on February 2, 2024
Only knew you for a couple years. We will miss you.
Posted by Ken and Michelle Schoenfelder on February 2, 2024
Wanda and family, you're in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you strength during this most difficult time.
Posted by Terry and Mary Nutter on February 2, 2024
Wanda & families are deepest sympathy to you on Charlie’s passing. Mary & I have many good memories with all the years of work & friendship. He will be missed ! Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Posted by Betty Raymond on February 2, 2024
I worked with Charlie at Commercial Bank and always enjoyed chatting with him. My sincere condolences to the family.
Posted by Pam Myers Durst on February 2, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charlie.RIP
Posted by Terry and Judy Timmins on February 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Posted by Arlyn & Barb Van Wyhe on February 1, 2024
Sending our sympathy, Charlie I’ll be missed, keep lol the wonderful memories close. Love to you all.
Posted by Deono and Lonna on February 1, 2024
Charlie was our good buddy, neighbor, and fellow car show companion. We are gonna miss him so very much. Hugs to Wanda and family.
Posted by Jim and Joanne Schorzmann on February 1, 2024
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Sandy Wenzel on February 1, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charlie. With deepest sympathy to you, Wanda, and your family🙏♥️
Posted by Tony Schoenwald on February 1, 2024
He was a amazing man, husband, father and grandfather was a great person
Posted by Donna Lang on February 1, 2024
You have my deepest sympathy, Wanda. And to your family. I'll come sit with you when you bring the Chevelle downtown. Love you
Posted by Paul and Barb Wilson on February 1, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Dave and Carol Morgan on February 1, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda and Family. Charlie was an inspiration to us all, and a Brother in all that we did.
Posted by Dan and Marlene Geiman on February 1, 2024
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Wanda and your Family in your time of sorrow. 🙏🙏
Posted by Gary Miller on February 1, 2024
Was a good friend and MHS classmate of your brother Larry. Prayers go out to all the Kobes family.
Posted by Linnea Fuerst on January 31, 2024
Wanda so sorry to hear about Charlie, my sympathy to you and your family.
Posted by Debbie(Yusten) and Dale Anderson on January 31, 2024
Rest in peace Charlie. We know you are in a better place,and don’t worr about Wandashe will be taken good care of by family. Thank you so much for your service.
Posted by Tom & Deb Koch on January 31, 2024
Wanda & family you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by Ron Wermers on January 31, 2024
Wanda and family, so sorry to hear of Charlies passing. You have my deepest sympathy
Posted by Roger & Sandra Smith on January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss, sending our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Posted by Lee & Linda James on January 31, 2024
Your obituary was perfect for describing Charlie! He was comical and a pleasure to know all these years! RIP dear friend! Our sympathy to Wanda and family and Larry and Family
Posted by Dennis and Lisa Marek on January 31, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie passing Wanda and Family. Charlie and I had fun talks about old cars and serving in the military. He was a hard workers and a good soldier. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda and the family. GOD bless you all and may Charlie rest in Peace.
Posted by Gail Denne on January 31, 2024
Good-bye good friend rest in peace, tell Mike Hi for me. I will give Wanda and family many hugs.
Posted by Floyd and Sandra noble on January 31, 2024
To my life long friend and fellow veteran, God be with you. To the Kobes family I'm sorry for you loss God give you strength at this time of sorrow
Posted by Ron and Janet Bainbridge on January 31, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Charlie’s family ❤️thinking of you Wanda
I’m sure Charlie was welcomed to heaven with open arms
Posted by Ken and Carol Kuyper on January 31, 2024
Our pesters are with you and your family .
Posted by Linna Johnston on January 31, 2024
My sympathy to the family. Charlie always had a smile and time to visit. Enjoyed working with him at the bank.
Posted by Rosemarie Loon on January 31, 2024
We will miss Charlie and we will also miss him at the car shows. Hugs to Ms Wanda and to the family. Love you Ms Wanda
Posted by Norma Tierney on January 30, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Posted by Ronald Bick on January 30, 2024
Sorry to hear of your loss Wanda prayers to you and your family. Charlie will be missed at the car shows.
Posted by Lisa Lucibella- Pibal on January 30, 2024
Some of my happiest memories are those from my time at Commercial Bank and Charlie was such a big part of that. He was such a great guy and his boiler room Christmas Eve parties were the best.
Posted by Dale & Pam Moke on January 30, 2024
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.
Posted by Mary Freeman on January 30, 2024
My sympathies to you Wanda and family. Charlie was so much like his Dad. The Kobes families were friends of my grandparents. You were always ahead of Charlie as he was behind you still visiting.
Posted by Richard & Jaye Shonley on January 30, 2024
My condolences to Charlie’s family. The last time I saw Charlie was at the MHS 50th class reunion in Mitchell. Rest in peace young man.
Posted by Gary and Judy Luckett on January 30, 2024
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing! Prayers to Wanda and family. RIP Charlie
Posted by Tonya Andrews on January 30, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Wanda and family. Rest in Peace Charlie.
Posted by Roy Sonne on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie sending my sympathies and condolences and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by Patrick Kiner on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family. Darla and I send our condolences on the loss of Charlie. He was one of a kind just like you are one of a kind. A perfect match.
Posted by Donna Sonne on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family, Deepest Condolences to all of you.
Posted by Colleen DeJong (Tegels) on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family,, so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Posted by Dennis & Cheryl Kunkel on January 30, 2024
So sorry to hear about the loss of Charlie, thoughts & prayers to all of your families. Hold on to your wonderful memories. He will be missed by many.
Posted by William Brummett on January 30, 2024
Wanda: Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You were always great neighbors too our family. Will miss the memories of Charlie like so many people will. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Rest in peace Charlie. Until we see you again
Posted by Donna Carson on January 30, 2024
Wanda: Sincere sympathes and prayers for peace are with you.
Posted by Marcus Rothlisberger on January 30, 2024
Sorry for the loss of Charlie. It was a privilege to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Wanda and the entire family. And as always thank you for your service Charlie!
Posted by Hollie Karber on January 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss of Charlie, you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by Laurie Cooper on January 30, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. Thinking of you all.
Posted by Alice Mentele on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family, My deepest condolences on the passing of Charlie. I will always remember working with you at the Vietnam reunions. Charlie was such a great friend and veteran. God bless you.
Posted by Ron & Bonnie Sogn on January 30, 2024
Wanda Sorry for your lost I knew Charlie from Commerical Bank as I called on them from McLeod's Printing he was always great to work with & a great laugh with him
Posted by Dan and Kathy Carlson on January 30, 2024
Our sympathies to Wanda and family. I remember the Commercial Bank days with fond memories of Charlie.
Posted by Josh Stacy grosz on January 30, 2024
Our hearts go out to you and your family we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Posted by Kim Gregg on January 30, 2024
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers! We had lots of fun at the Bank!! Such good memories he's given so many!
Posted by Sheilah Wolkow Stoneback on January 30, 2024
So sorry to learn of Charlie’s death. I have lots of good memories of our years spent working at Commercial Bank. My condolences to you, Wanda and family.
Posted by Gary Slade on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family, I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. I always remember the times working together at Commercial Bank and some of the fund times had at the Christmas parties. Rest in peace Charlie.
Posted by John and Terry Sullivan on January 30, 2024
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by Renee Niehus on January 30, 2024
Sending prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by Juliann Neuroth on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I remember him fondly from working with him at Commercial Bank. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Charlie rest in peace with our Lord.
Posted by Deb Tilton on January 30, 2024
Wanda and family, so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. May you find love and comfort with those around you..
Posted by Garry and Jo Freier on January 30, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to Wanda and family. May warm memories provide you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Posted by John and Becky Olson on January 30, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Wanda and family. RIP Charlie.
Posted by Bill & Marilyn Henson on January 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss. RIP Charlie
Posted by Mary Persson on January 30, 2024
God must have needed someone special so he chose Charlie. I got to know Charlie and Wanda through my brother Ken. Charlie served his Country to the fullest and for that, we are so grateful. Sympathy and prayers to you, Wanda and your family. ❤️. Charlie is now at peace.
Posted by Kay Schoenfelder on January 30, 2024
Sending prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss
Posted by Chandra Houser on January 30, 2024
My prayers are with you all ❤️
Posted by Pam Filter Trosin on January 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just know he is in a better place and now is watching over you
Posted by Dan & Lorna Sonne on January 30, 2024
Wanda, so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing, our sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Posted by Tonya Klingaman on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family,
So sorry for the loss of Charlie, he will be missed by all that knew him. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Posted by Pat reimnitz on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family so sorry to see that Charlie has passed away. My sympathies to the entire family. I will be out of town for the weekend so will be unable to attend but will have you all in my prayers. Hugs
Posted by Ralph and Holly Voetberg on January 29, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie will be missed by many and he will be remembered for his service to our country, his love of family and his passion for restoring his cars. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda and your family.
Posted by Paul Roby on January 29, 2024
So sorry to hear this, will miss him at the car shows, always happy to see him and Wanda!
Posted by Karen Mohr on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family, so sorry about Charlie’s passing!!!! Hugs and prayers for Wanda and family, and all of Charlie’s friends such a nice guy!!! Hugs to you all!!
Posted by Jackie Christiansen (Clark) on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family. Deepest Condolences to all of you. Charlie is in the arms of Jesus. NO MORE PAIN OR SICKNESS
Posted by Nick and Deb Brink on January 29, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. Please know we are thinking of you.
Posted by Jerry Luckett on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful man and loved his family dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish every memory as they are God’s gift to us. 🙏🙏🙏✝️🙏🙏
Posted by Lynn Metcalf on January 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Charlies passing. You are all in thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Autum and Michael Johnson on January 29, 2024
We send our sincere condolences to Wanda and your family. May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. We send our thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Charlie, for your service! Rest in peace❤️
Posted by Vicky and Gary Haskell on January 29, 2024
Dearest Wanda and families, Our hearts are heavy hearing of Charlie’s passing. He loved his family and never missed the opportunity to share a story or memory. Hoping that all of the wonderful times shared with him will bring you all comfort until you meet again.
Posted by Jane Goldammer on January 29, 2024
My heart goes out to you all. He was such a nice man. I’ll be praying for you.
Posted by Jessica and Steven Oliva on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family, our heart breaks for your loss. Charlie was a great man and he will be truly missed.
Posted by Jeannette and Arden Lemke on January 29, 2024
Sorry for your loss Wanda and family. Hugs and prayers 🙏🙏
Posted by Sandi Young on January 29, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Posted by Colleen Helling on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family we are so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs Wanda
Posted by Cathy Strand on January 29, 2024
Hugs, sympathies, and prayers to all the family. May Charlie rest in peace 🙏🏻
Posted by Betty Anderson on January 29, 2024
Dick and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by Samson Laufmann on January 29, 2024
I am sorry to hear this. God bless Charlie. Payers to all of you at this time.
Posted by Michelle Nuss on January 29, 2024
Dear Family of Charlie Kobes,
I send you my deepest sympathy. I hope it helps to hear God has received Charlie into His loving arms. He and the Father love you. They wait for you in Heaven until your time.
Kids - Trust God as your eternal Father.
Posted by Marvin G Deinert on January 29, 2024
Prayers and Hugs to Wanda and family
Posted by Peggy haywood on January 29, 2024
So sorry for your lose.
Posted by Jake and Bobbie Prickett on January 29, 2024
So sorry on your loss. Prayers and hugs
Posted by Gary and Mary Stadlman on January 29, 2024
Wanda and family, we are so sorry to hear of Chalie’s Passing, I think the last time I saw him was at a car show, something he enjoyed . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Posted by Charlie and Darlene Bailey on January 29, 2024
Prayers to the family Rest in Peace Charlie
Posted by Leanne and Don Bradwisch on January 29, 2024
We are saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. He and Wanda have been good friends of our family for years. Thank you for your service to our country, Charlie! Your friendship will always be remembered! Our thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
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