Charles E. Skavlem, 70 of Grand Forks, ND, passed Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Charles Skavlem was born December 6, 1949 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Andrew and Rose (LaFave) Skavlem. He grew up in East Grand Forks and attended East Grand Forks Schools. He served his country in the US Army from 1969 – 1971. He married Cheryl Tunks in Grand Forks, ND on August 18, 1972. He worked for Ryan Potato Company, Corbett Trucking, Altendorf Trucking, Strata Corporation and Grand Forks Taxi.

Charles is survived by his children, Amy Thorsteinson of West Fargo, ND, Stacy Sailer of Mekinock, ND and Cathy (Jeffery) Westerhausen of Grand Forks, ND, siblings Carol (Wayne) Edvall of East Grand Forks, MN, Jan (Tim) DeSautel of Detroit Lakes, MN, Judy Skavlem of Grand Forks, ND, Myra (Mark) Kuhn of Grand Forks, ND, Chad (Kathy) Sims of Kent, WA, Glenn (Veronica) Skavlem of Grand Forks, ND, Darla Deal of Round Rock, TX and Jody (Harry) Burns of Grand Forks, ND, 6 grandchildren, Brendan, Chance, Chase, Maverick, Kaden and Mackenzie, special friend Monica Anderson of Grand Forks, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Rose Skavlem, brother Eugene, niece Karlie Skavlem and brother in law Jay Deal.

Memorial Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

Visitation: One Hour Prior Memorial Service.

The Funeral will be live-streamed on Dahl Funeral Home Facebook Page. Face Masks and Social Distancing are Required