Charles W. Mulder, 83, of Delavan, passed away on Sept. 13, 2021, at home in Delavan.
He was born in Sheboygan on June 16, 1938, to James and Mary (Carmen) Mulder. Chuck was raised in Hingham and graduated from Oostburg High School in 1956. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, serving a year in Sinop, Turkey. Chuck was united in marriage to Judith Vogel on Aug. 17, 1963, in Sheboygan. He was a graduate of Sheboygan County Teachers College and UW-Whitewater, earning his bachelor and masters degrees.
Chuck was an educator and spent most of his career in the Delavan-Darien School District. He was an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with School, sang in the choir and volunteered in many capacities. Chuck was also involved with the Delavan Human Concerns, Spirit of Hope Men’s Shelter, Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army Bell ringer committee.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing that passion with his family and his students. He had a fulfilling retirement and enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, building intricate wooden toys and creating and tending his hosta gardens.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy; children, Sarah (Steve) Logterman, of Delavan, and Matt (Michelle) Mulder, of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Sam, Ben, Andrew, Miles, Addison and Lucy; a sister, Janet (David) Walvoord, of Oostburg; sisters-in-law, Leona Mulder of Sheboygan Falls, and Janice (Luke) Dekanich, of Sheboygan; brother-in-law, Bruce (Arlene) Vogel, of Pardeeville; and many nieces and nephews.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wesley, David (Winn), Willard, and infant brother, Harvey; sisters, Lucille (Bob), Edith (John) and Ellen (Jack); nephew, Russell Mulder; and niece, Tracey Gallagher.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 416 W. Geneva St. in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Military honors will be provided by Delavan American Legion Post 95. Memorials can be directed to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with School Little Lambs Fund.
Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
