Charles Dunn

Charles Miller Dunn passed away on September 13, 2026, due to effects of Alzheimer's.

He was born on January 6, 1940, to F. Miller and Mildred (Shaffer) Dunn. He was the second youngest of 7 children.

Charles attended Clarinda High School where he was active in sports such as track, basketball, and football. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1958. He later attended Peru State College, where he ran track and studied to become a teacher. He subsequently transitioned to bookkeeping/accounting. He worked for 30 years at Lincoln Public Schools as an accountant.

Charles met Kathleen Kopplin at Peru State College and the couple later married on August 2, 1964. To this marriage the couple welcomed 2 children Jody and Scott.
The family enjoyed going to Worlds of Fun and going to see their Aunt Lucille Shaffer in Kansas City.

After retirement, Charles became quite spontaneous, often taking short trips. He also traveled to Scotland and Ireland with his cousin. He completed the full Lewis and Clark Trail.

Survivors include his children, Jody (Corey) Koenig, Scott Dunn; brother, Jim Dunn; many nieces, nephews, and friends made throughout his life.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; parents, Miller and Mildred Dunn; sisters, Phyllis Fulk, Frances Koenigsberg, Delores Billman, Charlene Stokes; and brother, George Dunn.