James “Box” Randall Charlson, 63, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at home, surrounded by family.
Randy was born on June 10, 1956 in Valparaiso, Ind. to James and Joan (Smith) Charlson.
On Jan. 28, 1983 in Lake Station, Ind. he married Laura Larson, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Karley Herbst and Zakary Charlson, both of La Porte; son-in-law, Phillip Knapp of La Porte; four granddaughters, Madilynn, Alayna, Macy, and Peyton; siblings Michael Charlson of California, Janie Steffen of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Wendy (Bob) Howard of Stafford, Va.; in-laws Ray and Dee Larson of Hobart, Ind.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brother-in-law, Randy Steffen, of Xenia, Ohio.
Randy was a Union Carpenter for over 20 years at Local #1485. He loved his “Cubbies” and tolerated “Da Bears”! Papa lived everyday for his granddaughters. He was an amazing cook, a loving husband, father, Papa and brother.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the DAV, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, Ind. Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Laura Charlson, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.