Charles “Charlie” Frederick Durr, age 91, of Branson, MO

Charles “Charlie” Frederick Durr, age 91, of Branson, Missouri, passed away August 7, 2021, with family near his bedside. He was born on a farm on December 9, 1929, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Carl and Jane (Pierce) Durr. Charlie was joined in marriage October 22, 1950, to Donna Chrisman.

An admirer of the friendly blue skies, Charlie was a fan of flying airplanes. He had a huge sense of humor: dancing a jig, yodeling randomly, making people laugh, and enjoying life. He enjoyed the simple things in life: popcorn every night, fishing up north, eating chocolate, and meeting new people. His passion was ministering as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Charlie was a farmer for many years and was a sergeant detective for security at the University of Iowa, even with all this he was able to find time to build houses. He was a larger-than-life character and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda Evans; daughter-in-law, Patricia Durr; grandson, Dustin Harrison; brother, Robert Durr; and sister, Elizabeth VonAhsen.

His is survived by his wife of 70 years, Donna Durr; four children: Dennis (Shiela) Durr of Forsyth, Missouri; David Durr of Forsyth, Missouri; Nancy Jaeger of Forsyth, Missouri; and Carole (Mark) Hautt of North Liberty, Iowa. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Jenni, Karri, Nate, Turner, Devon, Mandy, Bruce, Fred, Kristi, Jacob, Alishia, Chris, and Tim; as well as twenty great-grandchildren: Robert, Rhia, Raven, Lincoln, Liam, Samuel, Lucas, Gene, Carter, Kyle, Emily, Eldon, Tyler, Zachary, Caelyn, Declan, Madelynn, Brandon, Dusty and Bailey; one great-great-grandson, Terrance; and several nieces and nephews and extended family.

There will be a memorial service held at a future date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.