RYDBERG, Charles Neal

Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley, Arizona Charles Neal Rydberg September 19, 1935 - September 19, 2014 Charles Neal Rydberg passed away on Sept. 19, 2014 at the age of 79, at his home in Oro Valley, Arizona, surrounded by his family. Neal was born in Shell Lake, Wisconsin on Sept. 19, 1935 to Arthur and Eula (Cadle) Rydberg, at home on the family farm. Neal married the former Maxine Buchman, June 5, 1954 in Springbrook, Wisconsin. Neal is survived by his wife of 60 years Maxine and his 4 children; Steven (Marion) Rydberg of Brule, Wisconsin, Michael of Superior, Wisconsin, Kevin of Catalina, Arizona, and Bryan (Janet) of Jasper, Indiana. Along with 9 Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Bud (Dorothy) Rydberg of Solon Springs, Wisconsin, his sister Avis Nordin of Shell Lake, Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews. Neal served his country as a Specialist Third Class, Tank Company 128th Infantry Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1953 to 1957. Neal worked in the meat wholesale and retail business for over 43 years and was well known throughout the northland of Wisconsin, Minnesota and the upper Peninsula of Michigan. Neal owned and operated The Superior Farm Market, for 10 years before retiring with Maxine to the Oro Valley region of Arizona in 1993, where Neal began a new career in Real Estate. Neal had the art of a great story teller that made many laugh and smile, was well loved by many for his sense of humor and caring heart. A Memorial service to honor Neal's life will be held at a later date in Oro Valley, Arizona and in his home state of Wisconsin.