Charlie Tubman
September 27, 1949 - April 10, 2024
Charlie Tubman, age 74 of White Bear Lake, loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Susan; parents, James & Val; brothers, Jim, Roger. Survived by daughter, Jessica (Bill) Rowe, grandchildren, Brandon, Abby, Augie, Max; brothers, Jerry (Ruth), Rex (Bonnie), Bill, Rick; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends.
Charlie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He and his six brothers grew up on Lake Owasso in Shoreview, MN. After meeting his wife Sue, they moved to White Bear Lake where they would raise their daughter, Jessica. Charlie and Sue were married for 42 years, and together they nurtured friendships that enriched their lives with laughter and genuine connection.
He was known for his sweet, smiling eyes as well as his loyalty, humor, and gentle, easy-going demeanor. Charlie was hard-working with a caring nature. When he wasn’t driving a city truck, he was fishing, playing pool, watching NASCAR, at a Car Show, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings or just tinkering around in his garage. Charlie was a lover of classic cars, Harley motorcycles, and a proud owner of a 1957 Chevy Nomad.
Charlie’s life will be celebrated with a SendOff from 4 to 8 PM Thursday, May 2, with a service starting at 6 PM at Kellerman's Event Center, 2222 4th St, White Bear Lake. Private interment at St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery, Centerville.
SendOff Details
4-8 PM Thursday, May 2, 2024
6 PM Memorial Service
Kellerman’s Event Center
2222 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
