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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271094
Title: Charlotte D. Uttke
Date: 10/20/1939-2/3/2024
Inscription/Marks: 10/20/1939
Summary: Charlotte D. Uttke, 84, passed away February 3, 2024, at Sanford Hospital. A funeral service was held February 12, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Charlotte Adler was born October 20, 1939, in Elgin, ND, to Jacob F. and Linda (Steinley) Adler. On September 14, 1957, Charlotte married Harold R. Uttke in Grant County, beginning a loving partnership that endured for over six decades. Together, they created a beautiful family and cherished four children, Wes, Michelle, Sharon, and Paul. Throughout her life, Charlotte dedicated herself to being a loving and nurturing mother. As her children grew and pursued their own paths, Charlotte joined the public school system as a cook in the lunch program. Her passion for providing delicious meals brought joy to countless students. Charlotte cultivated an impressive garden, growing an array of vibrant flowers and vegetables. She took pride in preserving her bountiful harvest through canning, ensuring that her family could enjoy the fruits of her labor year-round. Charlotte’s cooking talents extended beyond the school cafeteria, and her cheese buttons became a signature dish loved by her children and grandchildren. Music and dance held a special place in Charlotte’s heart. She and Harold would frequently attend weekend dances. Charlotte was also an enthusiastic sports fan, faithfully cheering on the Minnesota Twins and following football. However, her greatest joy came from supporting her grandchildren in their endeavors, attending their events, and pridefully sharing their successes. Charlotte had a passion for capturing memories through pictures, with her house adorned with countless photo albums chronicling treasured moments that her family enjoyed. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harold Uttke, Bismarck; children, Wes (Georgia) Uttke, Michelle (Dean) Holwegner, Sharon (Roger) German, all of Bismarck and Paul (Nicole Lang) Uttke, Boise, ID; seven grandchildren and their families, Trish (Ryan) Jacobs and their daughter Gabby, Desiree (Matt) Lokken and their daughter Eleanor “Lenny”, Dean “DJ” Holwegner, Jennifer (Moses Tamili) Holwegner and their children, Sima and Malosi, Allison (Andrew) Traiser and their sons, Weston and Jackson, Olivia German and Jakob German. She leaves behind her brother, Lonny (Mary) Adler, sister-in-law, June Adler; and several nieces and nephews. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Linda Adler; mother- and father-in-law, Emma and Rudy Uttke; stepmother, Hilda Adler; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Larry Holwegner; and brother, Kenneth Adler.
Red ID: FND_I_78584 Image ID: 595637 Image Notes: FND001 271094

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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