Charles "Chuck" John Schelin

Charles Schelin, 89, Eden Prairie, MN died peacefully on September 12, 2025, assured of being with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Glenwood, MN on November 3, 1935 to John and Mildred Schelin. He is preceded in death by wives Shirley (married 1959) and Agnes (married 2009) having 59 years of a loving and meaningful life. Survived by daughters Susan (Bob Doran) of Plymouth, MN and Anne Schelin of Hopkins, MN, Doran grandchildren Andrew (Andrea), Abby Peachey (Isaiah), Matt (Nicole) and Haley. Five great-grandchildren Charlotte, Cheyenne, Brooklyn, Austin, and Walker; and many wonderful in-laws and their families. Chuck is also survived by his sister Karen Leeman and her family.

He graduated from Glenwood Public Schools, Luther College, in Decorah, IA and studied for the ministry. After working in Des Moines in the building materials business, the family moved to Excelsior and then Minnetonka. Chuck worked at several Twin City companies doing accounting and administrative duties and retiring in 2000.

Chuck came to a personal relationship with Jesus while preparing for Confirmation by studying and memorizing scripture. While reciting scripture and doctrinal confessions in his bedroom he felt the presence of Jesus in his bedroom and committed is life to the Lord. He was faithfully committed to loving others with kindness and wanted people to commit to Jesus and live their lives actively growing in purpose to serve Him.

He was involved in Basic Youth Conflicts, Bible Study Fellowship, Community Bible Study, Northern Pines Family Camp, Navigator President’s Conferences, was a Billy Graham conference mentor, Wooddale Discipleship and had many other opportunities for spiritual growth and involvement. Chuck, being a sort of handyman and people person, enjoyed helping people, doing Bible studies and volunteering.

Enjoying history, he traveled to many foreign countries including Israel, England, Mediterranean, and many West Europe countries. Work brought him to England several times where he made long-time friends. Additionally, he enjoyed Hawaii, Alaska and spent several years wintering in Palm Desert CA, Florida and Texas.

Memorial service will be at Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN on Monday October 20, 2025 at 11 am. Fellowship and luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (www.mntc.org) or The Navigators (donor.navigators.org). Online live stream begins at 10:45 am. https://www.wooddale.org/events

memorial service

Memorial Service

October 20, 2025

Wooddale Church 6630 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Fellowship and luncheon to follow. Online live stream begins at 10:45 am.

https://www.wooddale.org/events

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services