Charles “Chuck” Richard Solseth
Tuesday, April 13, 1965
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday October 27, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday October 28, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday October 28, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Preston [ view map ]
Live Stream
To view a live stream of the memorial service please click the following link:
https://youtu.be/tC5H2w7O--A
Tuesday, April 13, 1965
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Tuesday, April 13, 1965
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Age:
57 years old
Charles “Chuck” Richard Solseth
Charles R. “Chuck” Solseth – Rochester
Charles Richard Solseth, 57, of Rochester, MN, lost his battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Chuck was born April 13, 1965 in Mankato, MN to Richard and Elizabeth (Fastle) Solseth. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1983. He bravely joined the U.S. Navy in 1984 and served until 1989. He then started his long career as a firefighter at Cedar Rapids Fire Department in Iowa in 1992 where he stayed for 6 years and obtained an Associate degree in Fire Science Management from Kirkwood Community College. In 1998, Chuck moved to Rochester, MN where he served the Rochester Fire Department until 2021. On August 1, 2017, he married Mary L. Arnold at Salem Glen Winery in Rochester.
Chuck loved spending time at the family cabin, epic cross country motorcycle trips, Jeep rides, and putzing around in the backyard. He shared his love of Legos with his grandchildren and built many sets with them. Soon after arriving in Rochester, he joined a men’s hockey league and was a faithful teammate most Wednesday and Sunday nights.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children Anthony (Melanie) Solseth of Kasson, MN and Rhiannon Solseth of Rochester, MN; stepdaughters Madeline (Brian) Wisowaty of Walworth, WI and Emily Maas of Saint Paul, MN; mother Elizabeth Solseth of Savage, MN; brothers David (Shereen) Solseth of Altoona, IA and James (Ana) Solseth of Northfield, MN; and four precious grandchildren Lilith, Abel, William, and Camila Solseth. He is preceded in death by his father.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Sobek officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN in a private ceremony with family.
Memorials are preferred to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network at ecan.org or the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association at ecaware.org.
To view a live stream of the memorial service please click the following link: https://youtu.be/tC5H2w7O–A
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Charles “Chuck” Richard Solseth has received the following condolences.
Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen
Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Chuck as the guy with a story worth listening to and fireball maraschino cherries to share! I will also remember how your love for each other was apparent to anyone around you. That kind of love stays with you forever.
Thoughts of strength and positive memories coming your way!
Meghan
Mary
I'm not sure what to say in the face of such a tremendous loss. I hold you and your family close in my heart.
With love
Chrissie
Chuck was a great guy. He coached my son in hockey and had so much fun with the boys. Chuck was always caring and wonderful to talk too. My son has often said throughout his life that Chuck was always his favorite coach. To the Solseth family always remember that Chuck left a positive lasting impression in so many people’s lives. God bless.
Sincerely,
Mike Guidinger
Chuck was a friend of my parents’ (Kevin and Brenda Needham) and my favorite instructor from Riverland Fire/EMS training.
He had an amazing sense of humor, only took serious what needed to be, and when he laughed you heard it across the school.
Chuck is already missed, but will be celebrated forever. Thank you for being an inspiration to me, Chuck! Healing thoughts to your family in your absence.
Caitlin (Needham) Olvera, Hollandale #27
To Chuck's family,
I played Babe Ruth baseball with Chuck when we were 14 and 15. He had a smooth swing and was a great teammate. From reading the obituary, it sounds like his good qualities continued into his career and personal life. My condolences on your loss.
Best wishes,
Ian Nemerov
Chuck was a wonderful person who took the time to help coach our son’s hockey team. We feel blessed that Chuck was part of our lives and we pray for his family… may you find peace and know that he will be in your heart always… watching you from the hockey rink in Heaven.
My condolences to Mary and the rest of Chuck’s family. Chuck and I worked together on the RFD where we were Captains at Fire Station 4. I considered Chuck to be a great friend and colleague. I feel saddened by Chuck’s passing but know his suffering is now over. May Chuck Rest In Peace.
I’m so very sorry. This is a huge loss
Fair winds and following Seas My Friend.
My deepest condolences.
May his memory be a blessing.
Thinking of you all and sending you all love and prayers.
Rest Easy Shipmate. We have the Watch.