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New ULm--Charles "Charlie" H. Guggisberg, age 86, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm with family at his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery with full military honors provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel and continue from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm.
Charlie was born October 7, 1940, in New Ulm to Elmer H. and Priska (Klossner) Guggisberg. He married Carol Haas on October 3, 1962, and together they raised five children.
Charles is survived by his wife, Carol; children Loren (Lynda), Dan, Sandy (Jef) Behnken, Allen (Michelle) and Cathy (Jorge); grandchildren, Luke Guggisberg, Tyler (Brianna) Guggisberg, Jenna (Jonah) Resnick, and Nick (Britt) Behnken; brother, Jerry (Suzy); sister-in-law, Lois (Elmer) Guggisberg; and brother-in-law Dennis (Kathleen) Helget.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grand daughter Katie; siblings Evelyn (Kurt) Domeier, Linus (Loraine), Shirley (Ben) Braulick, Walter, Lois (Eldor) Berg, Kathleen Helget, Elmer Jr.; and in-laws Walter ("Pat") and Delores Haas.
Charlie farmed for many years before starting Milford Builders, eventually passing the business on to his son, Loren. He was active in his community, serving Milford Township and Brown County, volunteering with Cathedral Parish, MRCI, and Pro Kinship, and spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He loved time with family, the outdoors, travel, and sharing his skills with others.
Charlie will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his community, and his faith. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A special thank you to Charlie's "angels" for their compassionate care: Leading Choices Home Helpers, staff at Reflections Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on German and Allina Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the NUACS Building Capital Campaign, MRCI Bargains of New Ulm, Pro Kinship in New Ulm or donor's choice.