Charles "Chuck" E. Persinger, Sr., 74, of Beatrice died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Superior. Chuck was a hard worker and worked for more than 25 years on government contracts as a ration man on several Army bases. He was a thrill seeker who enjoyed amusement parks, casinos, dogs and especially his family and grandchildren.

Chuck is survived by his son, Charles Persinger, Jr., and wife, Amanda Johnson of Beatrice; grandchildren, Dillon Moore and Charlie Persinger III; great-grandson, Tanner Moore; sister-in-law, Mary Persinger of Lincoln; brother-in-law, CT Bell of Minneapolis, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Verle and Eva; sisters, Mary Lewellyn, Anabelle Persinger, Lois Bell, Lucille Burch and husband, Jim; brothers, Johnny Persinger, Carl Persinger and wife, Charlotte, Dennis Persinger; and aunt, Ina Persinger.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice in care of the mortuary. Condolences may be left online at http://www.harmanwrightmortuary.com. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice is in charge of arrangements.