Charles C. Vike

Vike, Charles Stoughton- Charles C. Vike, age 74 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 31, 1934, a son of the late Christ and Grace (Ayers) Vike. He was united in marriage to Joan Skoien at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton on April 30, 1955. Charles served his country in the Army National Guard. Charles loved baseball, and began playing Home Talent baseball at age 14. He continued playing for many years. He also enjoyed woodcarving and Trips with Joan to Arizona in the winter with the Arizona gang. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Charles is remembered for his smart wit, his gift of gab and for his funny stories. He is survived by his wife Joan; children, Kathy Jo Vike, of Cross Plains, Kristy (Karl) Manthe, and Charles Chip' (Kim) Vike; grandchildren, Brooke Vike-Schmidt (Tim), Greg Vike, Charlie and Mikayla Johnson, and Elizabeth Jo Manthe; nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin, William, Richard, Ronald, and two infant siblings, Doris and Robert. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at noon at Olson Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with the Rev. Bill Lehman officiating. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery South in Stoughton. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10am until the tile of service. Following services, a reception will be held at the Stoughton American Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, or to First Lutheran Church. Special thanks to Stoughton Hospital and Doctors Agni and Beresky and to HospiceCare. Still Missing You They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something so there won't be any doubt, You're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.   We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever.   Olson-Holzhuter-Cress 206 W Prospect Ave Stoughton 608-873-9244 www.CressFuneralService.com