Charles Rodney Stigen, 88, passed away February 9, 2019 in Midland, TX. His graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland, TX. Charlie was born on November 29, 1930 in Aneta, ND to Ole and Julia Stigen. He was married to Juanita Witt Stigen for 66 years. They raised 3 children; Terri Stigen Edmiston, Susan Stigen-Benner, and Charles Robert Stigen. Charlie was in the Air Force from 1949 to 1953. Charlie was a Master Mason for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. He also enjoyed motorcycles, hunting and was a great outdoorsman.He is preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Julia Stigen of Emerado, ND: son, Charles Robert Stigen of Midland, TX: brother, O’Dean Stigen of Coon Rapids, MN: brother, Ole Duane Stigen of Las Vegas, NV: brother, Allen Stigen of Branson, WI.He is survived by his wife, Juanita Witt Stigen of Midland, TX: daughter, Terri Stigen Edmiston and husband Mack of Kerrville, TX: daughter, Susan Stigen-Benner of Midland, TX: granddaughter, Tammy Hinojosa and husband Robert of Irving, TX: granddaughter, Melissa Slate and husband Horace of Midland, TX: granddaughter, Monica McGuire and husband Casper of Kibaek, Denmark: grandson, Charles Gordon McGuire of Midland, TX: 5 great grandchildren: 1 great, great grandchild: brother, Burton Stigen and wife Denise of Venton, LA: and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
