Charles Fredrick McFarland, 63

Charles Fredrick McFarland, 63, of Libby passed away at his home of natural causes Nov. 16, 2021. He was born April 20, 1958, in Hartford, Conn., to Charles Anderson and Mary Ann (Quinn) McFarland.

Charles grew up in Wethersfield, Conn., and graduated from Wethersfield High School. He spent time in California where he worked as a certified nursing assistant at the Sonoma Care Center and for the Sonoma Pallet Company for 20 years. They came to Montana in the late 1990s. He was married to Karen Jo, who passed away Sept. 17, 2008. While in Libby, Charles worked as an advertisement salesman for The Western News.

Charles always felt very blessed because he was able to love again. He married Robynn on Sept. 18, 2010, in Libby, where they made their home.

Charles served with the Libby Volunteer Ambulance for 10 years and was an integral part of the building of the Libby Volunteer Ambulance Barn. He also volunteered at the Heritage Museum. Charles was a member of Libby Christian Church, where he took part in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry and the Stephen Ministry.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary; and wife, Karen Jo.

Survivors include his wife, Robynn; brother, Steven McFarland (Maureen); sisters, Holly Ann Dias McFarland (Joe) and Mary Grace McFarland; niece, Kathleen Mary McFarland; great niece, Kelly McGuire; two stepchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.