Charles (Chuck) E. Goodsell; age 96, died August 3, 2026 at home in Pringle SD surrounded by his family.

Charles was born in Quinn SD to Clarence L. and May E (Mallisch) on December 10, 1929. The family moved many places while his father was employed building Air Bases with the WPA. Charles attended school in South Shores SD and joined the US Navy in 1950. He was stationed on the USS Tawakoni (ATF-114). He traveled throughout the Pacific on tours of duty from Honolulu Hawaii to Bikini Atoll, Japan, and Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

He returned to South Dakota and settled in Custer SD, working at logging and construction.

In 1964 he met the love of his life, Wilma I Pond. They were married on August 15, 1964. They traveled around then settled in Pringle; where he worked in construction. They welcomed sons Zane in 1972, and Lucas in 1982. Charles retired from construction for medical reasons. He enjoyed traveling to see places and visiting with everyone, camping, hunting and fishing, playing any game of cards(especially Cribbage!) and being with family and friends.

Charles is survived by his wife Wilma; brother Vern Goodsell; sons Zane ( Chad, Sierra, Blaine) and Lucas (wife Micheala (Charles, Ella, Jaxson, Cash), nephew Harlan Bush, and niece Cathy Boyd.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Delores Bush, and Jean Spargur; and great grand–nephew Barrett Bush.

There will be a celebration of Life on August 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Pringle Community Hall, with a potluck meal to follow.