By SEMA Editors
 Charles Brendeland |
Charles John Brendeland 69, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away April 23. A private family service will take place with a Celebration of his life at a later date.
Brendeland was born to John and Anita Brendeland on February 13, 1951. He graduated from North Polk High School in 1969 and went on to attend AIB Business School. On October 23, 1971, he married Mary Dvorak. In 1982, they welcomed their son Christopher to their family.
Brendeland spent his adult life working in the automotive industry, including stints at Dee Zee Inc., and most recently as owner of Midwest Marketing & Sales.
He is survived by his wife Mary, son Chris (Sariah), grandchildren Cayden and Callie, mother Anita and sisters Joyce (Nick) Volz and Arlyce Engles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.