Charles Souhrada, 88, of Von Ormy, Tex., formerly of Fountain, Minn., passed away at home on March 27, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna May (Dougherty) Souhrada, daughters Charlotte Brevig and Julianna (Harold) Fravel, and son Shawn Souhrada. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jason Fravel, Amber Fravel, Carl Brevig, Joshua Grant, Jacob Grant, Andrew Brevig, and Brianna Boettcher; as well as 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Lorena Grant.
Charles was born in rural Howard County, Iowa, near Cresco on August 24, 1934, to George Jr., and Emma (Perry) Souhrada. He attended rural elementary schools and graduated from Cresco High School in 1953. He farmed with his father and on February 27, 1957, married Anna May. He farmed for 22 years before pursuing a career in agriculture insurance and eventually retiring at age 76.
Charles and Anna became “Winter Texans” traveling between Fountain, Minn., and McAllen, Tex. In 2010 they purchased a permanent residence near Von Ormy, Tex. They enjoyed traveling the United States and abroad. Charles was an avid collector of many things over the years, including antique farm toys, vintage farm machinery and Autumn Leaf dishes. He was outgoing, loved visiting with anyone and never met a stranger.
Charles will be privately cremated with no immediate services to be held, but the family plans a Celebration of Life near his home town to be announced at a later date.