HARTINGTON — Charlotte A. Leise, 96, Hartington, died June 6, 2025, at the Arbor Care Center, Hartington. Mass of Christian Burial will be June 11, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington. Pallbearers will be Andy Leise, Dylan Leise, Eric Leise, TJ Johnson, Jim Brummer and Gayle Brummer. Visitation and a vigil service were Tuesday, at church. Visitation will continue Wednesday, one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Charlotte Adeline was born May 2, 1929, in Bow Valley, to Francis “Frank” and Clara (Hegge) Brummer. She grew up in the Bow Valley area and attended elementary school there. Charlotte graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Hartington, and received her teacher’s certificate from Wayne State College. Charlotte taught for several years before marrying Ralph Joseph Leise April 14, 1953, in Bow Valley. She and Ralph raised four children, Mike, Steve, Karen and Tom. Charlotte worked for many years at the jewelry store in Hartington for Dorothy Culhane, Pat Dreesen and Diane Riddle.

Charlotte belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church and held an hour of adoration for many years. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America and was a former president of the Ladies Guild.

Charlotte loved being a grandmother and adored every new baby. She was also an excellent cook and gardener. Charlotte was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed playing any card game. She also enjoyed golfing and bowling until her later years.

Charlotte is survived by her three children – Steve (Brenda) Leise, Hartington; Karen Henke, Omaha; Tom (Lisa) Leise, Omaha; eight grandchildren, Jordan (Jason) Zellers, Andy (Karen) Leise, Cara (Nick) Cattaneo, Dana (Jeremy) Koontz, Karisa Johnson, Jennifer (Fred) Potmesil, Christine Leise and Eric Leise; 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Jolene Leise, Hartington, and Loraine Brummer, Bow Valley.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Clara Brummer; husband, Ralph, March 25, 2008, at the age of 80; son, Mike; son-in-law, Randy Henke; siblings, Duane (Margie) Brummer and Sylvan Brummer, brothers-in-law, Harold Leise, and Eugene (Jeannette) Leise; sisters-in-law, Elaine Leise and Monica (William, “Bill”) Loberg.