Charles P. Nash, 42, died as a result of a household fire on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was born in Racine on July 26, 1969 the son of Patrick and Marilyn (Nee: Lindberg) Nash. Charlie had been a resident of New Orleans for the past 15 years.
Charlie was a 1987 graduate of Washington Park High School. He served his country with the United State Marine Corps. Charlie was presently employed as the manager of The Oak Street Ace Hardware in New Orleans. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Charlie was an accomplished musician and still enjoyed playing his trombone with friends in the New Orleans Area.
Charlie is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Nels Thompson) Nash, of Owatonna, MN; sister, Elizabeth “Liz” (Steven) MacGeachy; brother, Christopher Nash; nephew, James MacGeachy, all of Evanston, IL; uncles, Dennis (Mary) Nash, of Peoria, IL, Mike Nash, of Waukegan, Eddie (Sharon) Lindberg, of Grand Rapids, MI, David Lindberg, of Lansing, MI; aunt, Sheryl (John) Bloem, of Jenison, MI. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Patrick F. Nash on August 30, 1992.
A Memorial Service, with full military honors, celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 5th, at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery beside his father.
Alversons says
We loved Charlie! He brought much laughter to our family.
The Alverson Family
Chris and Laurie Pettit says
We were so sorry to hear about Charlie. I have such wonderful memories of Nash outings and family dinners at the kitchen island.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie
Candy Ulmer Cranch says
At 5:30 A.M. on 6/29/12 I read in my newspaper that my soulmate and “this old house” mentor – Charlie Nash- from Oak Street Ace Hardware had died in a fire in his apartment above the store. My family has been in Carrollton for generations and I was taught to always “go to Oak Street first.” For years, I have worked to resurrect my 100+ year old family home-especially after it flooded. Charlie was there for me. I would walk into the store – lock eyes with his Sinatra baby blues; he would give me that wide, sincere smile and say,”So what are WE doing today?” (I know that he really meant: “What are you TRYING TO DO today?”). But Charlie was patient. He cared.He helped me, always reassuring me that “everything will be okay.” I was particularly saddened by his death since I lost a cousin in a firey plane crash and later his Mother, my Aunt in a house fire, and then the Father of my Godchildren in a similar house fire in Mississippi.
Thank you, Charlie, for all that you were and all that you taught me. I will always miss you. With love,
Candy Ulmer Cranch and Family
Marianne Thompson says
To all of Charlie’s family, this is another New Orleanian who knew Charlie because he led me around the hardware store, showed good humor, and was always patient, considerate, and helpful. Going to Oak Street Ace will never be the same. My most heartful sympathy is with you all.
Gordon and Charlotte Anderson says
We were saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. We knew Charlie from Oak Street Ace Hardware, were we first met him, while living in the Riverbend neighborhood in New Orleans. He stopped by our house a number of times over the years to tell stories and deliver the kringles he brought back for us with each trip to Wisconsin. Our son Peter worked with him for a time at Ace and they were fishing buddies as well. There are some good stories and pleasant memories regarding Charlie and Peter, who has also passed on. Charlie will certainly be missed. It was our pleasure to have known him.
The loss of a child is a difficult ordeal. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon and Charlotte Anderson
formerly of New Orleans, LA
Jerry Barker says
I’m sorry to here the Lost of Charles. I have nothing but Good Memories and Thoughts of him he is Great person.
My Prayers go out to the Family & Friends You will never be Forgotten.
Mr & Mrs Stephen Offner says
We miss you and still love you.
Louise Killberg says
I was so sorry to hear of your son’s death. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. I did call Eileen to inform her of your loss, since I knew that she wanted to contact you while she was in Minnesota. She was very saddened as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louise and Jerry Killberg
Oak Street Ace Hardware says
It’s still hard to believe that’s Charlie’s gone. Work and life will never be the same without Charlie. The amount of people coming in the store offering their thoughts and prayers has been nothing more than Unbelievable. Charlie will be sadly missed on Oak Street and in New Orleans
WE LOVE YOU and SADLY MISS YOU
The crew and family of
Oak Street Ace Hardware
Lika Phipps says
I am sorry that a fellow musician is gone way too soon… Charlie was one of my first friends after I moved here to Racine as a kid. May God keep you at peace.
Dick & Sue Cain says
Marilyn and Family:
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Charlie. We met him in Peoria and he showed his musical skill. Please know that our prayers’ are with you and yours’.
Stephen says
So sorry to hear of this! I just Googled Charlie to see what became of him ,and was sad to see he is no longer with us. I served in the military with Charlie, many years ago. I was in the Army, but we were both stationed at what was then “Naval Amphibious Base Littlecreek” to attend the Armed Forces School of Music. I only knew Charlie six months, but we became good friends during that time. EVERYONE loved Charlie. Heck, I think even the drill instructors sorta liked him. And they didn’t like anyone! I remember plenty of good times with him, drinking beers at The Helm Club and just generally goofing off. Charlie had a heart of gold. I wish I had been able to reconnect with him, after we parted ways in Virginia in 1993 to start our respective military duties. Hard to believe that was 24 years ago. Rest in peace, Charlie. You were one of the good guys.