Charles always loved to travel to see new places and meet new people. He was long interested in Russia. He organized a trip with friends of theirs and asked Carol and me to come along with some of our friends. It was a great trip on Viking seeing Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Another time Charles and Anita went to Peru to see Machu Picchu and Cuzco. We decided to surprise them and come along. There were about 20 people in the group. Charles and Anita were the only ones who did not experience altitude sickness as they had come from Denver and were used to the  high altitude!
Finally, to celebrate their 50th anniversary Charles and Anita took their  immediate family on an Alaskan cruise. They asked us to join them. We are very glad that we did as it gave us a chance to get acquainted with the younger generation. Plus the scenery in Alaska was spectacular. We will always treasure these memories.
Christopher Melby

I have many fond memories of my favorite (and only) brother.  I was apparently very difficult to get to sleep when I was little and I do remember Charles reading to me until I supposedly went to sleep but many times he thought and hoped I was asleep when I was not!  As I was 9 years younger than him I am sure that at times he considered me a Pest but he always put up with me and even helped take care of me especially when our mother was sick or hospitalized.
I remember him as a very talented person, particularly in art and his drawing of cars and most as a designer of beautiful floral arrangements.  He was responsible for designing and making a beautiful cross of lilies for display at church, for an adorable Easter bunny corsage for his little sister, and for lovely flower arrangements for my wedding.
The last few years have been hard for him and all who loved him but now he is at Peace.  I only hope he knew how much he was loved.
      Carol Melby

I still remember when Uncle Charlie flew in to Rolling Meadows to surprise my mother for her 25th wedding anniversary. I took my parents out for breakfast (not my mother's favorite meal) and she was probably in a bit of a bad mood because of it. My sister and friends decorated the house. When we arrived at home my parents commented on all the cars parked on the street and said someone must be having a party. Then Uncle Charlie opened the front door just as my parents approached. And my mother said "What the hell are you doing here?" She was so surprised, and so happy to have him (I know - her language doesn't necessarily indicate that), but I am pretty sure when she figured out what was going on that she had tears in her eyes. It was so thoughtful of her older brother to fly in for her surprise party.

Grant Mortuary & Crematory – Craig

Charles Krumenacker

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Charles Joseph Krumenacker

October 15, 1933 – November 16, 2023

Grant Mortuary & Crematory - Craig

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