Charles "Chuck" Brodersen

Charles "Chuck" Brodersen of Des Moines, Iowa departed this life on April 25, 2021.

He was born on the sixth day of October, 1934, in Jamestown, North Dakota. Charles was the third child born to George Dewey and Lois Pauline (Proctor) Brodersen. Starting in first grade, he attended schools in Jamestown, North Dakota, Gravity, Blanchard, Orient and Denison in Iowa. He attained bachelor degrees from Simpson College (BSBA) and Drake University (BSPh). Charles was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He served in the United States Army. Charles was in Pharmacy practice in the Des Moines area for 42 years.

With his first wife, Donna Louise Jacobson he had two sons who survive him, James George (Jennifer) and Thomas Charles (Ann). His second wife was Patricia Ann (Timpany) Brodersen whose daughter Kristin survives him. He is also survived by his sister Shirley Louise (Brodersen) Ross; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Bernhardt and Rosa Anna Katrina (Lehfeldt) Brodersen and the Rev. Charles Wesley Sr. and Savannah (McIntosh) Proctor; his infant sister, whom he never knew, Elizabeth Joan and his wife, Patricia “Patty”.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Chuck’s life to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

To honor Chuck, memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa History Center at Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa or to Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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