Charlotte "Char" Jane Fernholz

Charlotte “Char” Jane (Schaffner) Fernholz, 84, of Onalaska, was called to eternal life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born in Waumandee, WI on December 14, 1935 to Norman and Chloe (Regelin) Schaffner. She married Willis B. Fernholz on October 22, 1955, they spent most of their lives in Onalaska.

She is lovingly survived by her husband Willis, children, Valerie (Joel) Behrens, Wanda (Ken) Thorson, and Kaye (Mark) Squier, beloved grandchildren, Brandon (Jodi) Behrens, Breanna (Scott) Martin, Libby Thorson (Erik Kahl), and Benjamin (Ashley) Squier. Great Grams Char is also survived by her great-grandchildren Emerson and Harper Behrens, and Brayden, Sofia, and Nolan Martin. She is further survived by siblings, Bert (Ruth) Schaffner, Luan (Al) Woychick, and Bruce (JoAnn) Schaffner, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Charlotte will connect in the afterlife with her son Harlan “Harley” Fernholz, and her parents Norman and Chloe.

Charlotte had a kind and giving heart, was notorious for helping find the silver-lining through humor, playing the radio and TV a bit too loudly-at the same time- and always reading a good book out on the patio. Her unique Christmas gifts and famous cookies will be missed.

This loss will also be felt across countless cherished friends and relatives. A private family service will occur at a later date.