Charles Lee Dehmlow age 85 of Portage, WI died on Saturday October 10, 2026 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI. Charles was born on November 15, 1940 in Easton, Wisconsin to Charles and Susan (Reitz) Dehmlow.

Charles’ passion was showing antique cars at local car shows where he won several trophies.

Charles loved the holidays because he could spend them with his family.

Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years Marlene, two son’s Kenny and Bob; brother David Dehmlow, niece Suzy (Jay) Nolet, nephew Mike Dehmlow, brothers-in-law, Orin Leege, Oliver (Kathy) Leege and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday October 14, 2026 in the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage, WI, Pastor Rod Armon will be officiating. A public visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Portage, Wisconsin