Charlotte Mehus Obituary Age 89, of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Wahpeton, ND on Oct. 4, 1931 to George Christensen and Minnie (Willemssen) Christensen. She grew up on a farm south of Doran, MN, and attended the first consolidated school in the state through eighth grade. She graduated from Breckenridge High School, class of 1949. Charlotte pursued a teaching degree at Moorhead State University. She married Donald Gene Mehus on March 10, 1951, and lived in Moorhead. They moved to White Bear Lake in 1957, and then to Maple Grove in 1970 where they resided for 50 years. Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Over the years, she helped her husband in his insurance business, worked as an election judge in Maple Grove, was active in 4-H, community organizations, and as a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Corcoran, and later, of Messiah United Methodist Church in Plymouth. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking, gardening, reading, poetry, mowing, crosswords, and bird watching. Her greatest joy was attending her grandchildrens activities and spending time with her family and friends. Her love, kindness, and laugh will be deeply missed. Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Donald; her parents; brother, Ralph Christensen; brothers-in law, Jerome Thompson and Kenneth Vangsness; sister-in-law, Bette (Ralph) Christensen, and niece, Jane (Christensen) Gage. She is survived by her four children, William (Laura Witmer) Mehus, Susan (Dale) Rosenbush, Robert (Tami) Mehus, and Sandy (Parry) Swenson; grandchildren, Erica (Mike) Lotzer, Benjamin Carey, Matthew (Megan) Mehus, Scott Mehus, Kallan (fianc, Josh Klassen) Swenson, Lauren Swenson, and Kristen Swenson; great-grandchildren, Clark, Isaac, Adeline, Madelyn and Maisie; brother, Jim (Ione) Christensen; sisters, Beverly Christensen, Arlene (Joseph) Thompson, and Del-Mae (Al) Johnson, and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 12:00pm at Messiah United Methodist Church, 17805 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447. Visitation held one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made to Messiah United Methodist Church of Plymouth. Services Celebration of Life Thursday August 12, 2021 12:00 PM Messiah United Methodist Church 17808 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447