Obituaries : Charlotte Fye

Charlotte Fye was ten days shy of her 94th birthday when she passed away on May 18.

Charlotte was married to David Fye in 1947. The couple had six children: Mona (Pytr) Knoll, John (deceased), Peg (David) O'Rourke, Robbie (Leon) Fye Leach, Tammy (Ron) Carolan and Lissa (Loren) Lippmann. She found joy in her eleven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Charlotte left home at 17, and worked for the US Treasury, she was an original feminist, self-reliant and self-supporting. She created two home businesses as a floral designer and as Petunia the Clown. She supported her husband in his UCC ministry and served as a church secretary.

"We could bring anyone home and she would feed them. She could make a delicious meal for many with a pound of hamburger. Our boyfriends feared and loved her and returned to visit her long after our relationships ended with them. She could sew a homecoming dress the afternoon of the dance. Our house was often where our friends wanted to be. She loved her sons-in-law like her own. She was strong as she lost a son and then a grandson. She was funny, opinionated, and a good friend."

Service and burial will be private. Memorials can be sent to 3913 Water Point Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404.