"Mr. Nold and family, I am saddened to hear of Charlotte's passing. She was an important part of my Rainbow Girl experiences. Thank you for sharing her."
In loving memory of
Charlotte Nold
October 28, 2010
Interment ~ Riverview Cemetery ~ Algona
Charlotte Eva Nold was born February 10, 1926, at Mason City, Iowa, to R. Charles and Grace (Coon) Shanks. Charlotte graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1943, and was a music major at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduating in 1947. Following graduation, Charlotte taught school in Shellsburg, Iowa, for one year. She was married to Royal Nold on June 15, 1948, at Nora Springs, Iowa. Charlotte taught at various schools for 4 to 5 years before the couple moved to Algona in 1966.
Charlotte was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona where she participated in Women's Fellowship; was Junior Choir Director and sang in the Adult Choir for many years. She was a life member of the Girl Scouts, being a leader for more than 25 years; was a member of the National Women's Christian Fellowship; was a life member of the Algona Garden Club; was active in Rainbow Girls and a 50+ year member of the Eastern Star. Charlotte was also active with Meals on Wheels as well as being a hospital volunteer. She was a long time member of the Kappa Delta Sorority and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Charlotte became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society ~ Algona, in August 2005, and died there on Thursday afternoon, October 28, 2010, at the age of 84.
Survivors include her husband Royal of Algona; daughters Sharon (Jim) Hobart of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Jane (Larry) Herrig of Loves Park, Illinois; Nancy (James) Craven of Glastonbury, Connecticut; and Rebecca (Stephen) Stegmair of Loves Park, Illinois. Grandchildren, Joshua (Crystal) Hobart; Mark Hobart; Scott Herrig; Sarah (Stephen) Read; Michael Craven; Amanda Stegmair and Brian Stegmair. Great grandchildren, Kaylyn Hobart and Ryan Hobart.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, and two special aunts.
Tributes
"Jim and Sharon, We are all saddened by the loss of your mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My sympathy goes out to Royal and the entire Nold family. I have many great memories of Charlotte and how she gave her time and made everything fun for so many of us young Girl Scouts! Her home was always open to her daughter's friends, and she always made me feel welcome and at home. I just think of how she had such patience with all of us!!! Bless you all... you are in my thoughts and prayers! Jo"
"Royal, you have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife. I know what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Sharon: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family upon the death of your mother, Charlotte. It is a terrible thing to lose a loved one, a parent. I will keep you in my prayers."
"our thoughts are with you. From the staff at Lowe's of Owatonna, MN"
"Our sympathy and prayers are with you Royal as you mourn the loss of your wife."
"We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother and wife. May the comfort of family and friends help you during this painful time."