Osage City--Charles McNelly, 89, left today, November 2, 2017, for an extended hunting and fishing trip.
Charlie was a veteran of W.W. II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.  He was awarded the Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross and many other medals.  He had also worked as a Park Ranger at Tuttle Creek and Pomona Lakes.
Charlie enjoyed Rodeo's, dancing and spending time with his beloved wife, Chris McNelly, family and friends.
Charlie will be remembered by his wife, Mary Christine McNelly, his children, his grandchildren and his very close friends.
Memorial services for Charlie will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 8 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles McNelly Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date.