Charles Cowley Monk
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passed away on Feb. 4, 2022 at the age of 98. He was a man filled with optimism, kindness, humor, an insatiable appetite for learning, and devotion to family, and to God. Charles was born in 1923 to John and Nancy Pauline Monk in the farming community of Cowley, Wyoming. He was one of 8 children. During World War II he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific. On Dec. 31, 1948 he married his love, Merica "Marcia" Brinkerhoff. Within a year, the newlyweds had their first child and moved to Wisconsin so Charles could attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering. As they made a permanent home in Greendale, they had 5 more children, cultivated many life-long friendships, and played a prominent role in their community. Charles also ran a successful custom electronics business. After Marcia was diagnosed with cancer, Charles was her tireless and loving caregiver for several years until her death in 1991.A year later he met his sweetheart, Nancy Bousquet. They were married on April 1, 1994. Together they built a happy life of family, travel, church service, and temple service. Charles is survived by his wife, Nancy; sister, Rhea Perry; children Pam (Wayne) Schaefer, Debra (Chad) Fugate, Jinelle Monk, Jodee (Randal) Thomas, Randall (Alex) Monk, and Rebecca (Wade) Denna; stepchildren Joel (Rowena) Swetish and Laurel Lynch; 24 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon, February 12, with visitation starting at 10 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 9600 W. Grange Avenue, Hales Corners, Wisconsin. A graveside service will take place the following Saturday, February 19, 1 pm, at the Cowley, Wyoming cemetery. Miller-Reesman Funeral Home 262-878-2500