Charlotte Helene Washburn

Charlotte H. Washburn, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on April 28, 2015, at her home with family by her side. She was born on April 5, 1930, in Blackduck, MN a daughter of Emroy and Hilda Albrecht. Her family moved from Blackduck, MN to Granton, WI where she graduated from high school. In 1949 she married Floyd Washburn and they lived in Oshkosh. He passed away in 2004.For many years she worked as an aide at Winnebago Mental Health Institute until sheretired. Charlotte always made decorations for the holidays and birthdays at work. She would often bring goodies, such as cookies, for all. She loved her grandchildren deeply and was active in her grandchildren's birthdays and events. She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church. At church she would volunteer to pack boxes to be sent to the troops overseas. Everyone in the neighborhood enjoyed her generosity of delicious cooked meals from time to time because she always seemed to make too much. She will always be remembered as a loving and supportive wife and mother, grandmother and dear friend to many. Charlotte had a great sense of humor. She was a coupon clipper and bargain hunter. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Albrecht and Richard Albrecht; one son, Ronald (Theresa) Washburn; her grandchildren, Rhonda (Eric) Reinke (Washburn), Becca (Gary) Jepson (Washburn), Lindsay Washburn (Mike Leinbach) and one step grandson, Philip (Sheila) Schoenauer, five great grandchildren; and five step greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Floyd, a dear friend and companion, Hollis O'Brien in 2012, in-laws and cousins..A private ceremony will be held at St Andrews Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Jewell officiating. The family would like to thank Affinity Hospice who where there for us.

Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Bvld.
Oshkosh
WI
54901