Charles Edward Norelius Obituary (2024)

Charles Edmond Norelius passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Pacifica Home in Ellensburg at the age of 85. Charles (Chuck) was born July 8, 1938, to Walter and Amanda Norelius in Barron, Wisconsin. He attended school in Barron and graduated from Barron High School in 1956. He attended the University in River Falls, Wisconsin and graduated in 1960. In September 1960 he attended the University of Washinton in Seattle and graduated in 1965 with a masters degree. Charles was trained in the use of Nuclear Power and was employed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1962 to retirement in 1994. He also studied to be a Health Physicist and was certified on March 6, 1969. Charles married Joyce Heppner on June 11, 1960; they were married 63 years. They had 2 boys, Bradley, and Brian. Bradley died in an auto accident in November 1979 at the age of 18. Charles was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Elaine, Corinne, and Delores as well as his brother Douglas. He is survived by his wife Joyce, son Brian (Kim) Norelius, three granddaughters, Taylor (Ryan) Kennedy, Mackenzie Norelius, Brea (Garret) Van Zwol, two great grandchildren, Rowan Kennedy and Thea Kennedy. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 2:00pm at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church 1307 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ellensburg Christian School or Ellensburg Presbyterian Church. Memorial Service Ellensburg Presbyterian Church Saturday, February 3, 2024 2:00 PM 1307 E 3rd Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926