| Charles "Chaz" G. Longley, 88 Elk River March 20, 1936 - February 25, 2025
Charles “Chaz” G. Longley, age 88, of Elk River passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Charles was born on March 20, 1936 in St. Louis Park, MN to R.V. and Dorothy (Quimby) Longley. As a teen he was a Golden Glove Boxer and graduated from Monticello High School in 1954. He was married to Carol Bialke on September 29, 1956 in Becker, MN. Chaz worked as a cement mason most of his life for Rauenhorst Construction, now Opus Corp and was a member of the Cement Masons Union #633 for 70 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, puzzles, and his cat, Cuddles. He is survived by his wife, Carol Longley; children, Chris (Robin) Longley and Carrie (Rick Foster) Brummer; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild to be born in May; brothers, Larry and Richard Longley; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; children, Charles T. Longley, Courtney and Celeste; and siblings, Ted, Bob, Gayle, Lorraine, and Orrin. |
