Personal Insurance

Charlie joined Citizens Insurance Agency in January of 2010. Charlie has more than 43 years of Insurance experience. He is licensed in property, casualty, and life insurance for personal and commercial markets. Charlie’s specialty lies in Ag/Farm Insurance.

Charlie grew up on a farm near Slayton, Minnesota which is in the southwest corner of the state. He graduated from Slayton High School and went on to Granite Falls Vo-Tech. After Vo-Tech he went back into farming. In 1974 he started in the Insurance industry.

In 1984 Charlie and his family moved to Lester Prairie where he still resides with his wife. When not working Charlie enjoys working with wood, golfing, gardening with his wife, but mostly spending time with any of his 4 children and 9 grandchildren.

Charlie is a member of the Lester Prairie Lions Club, he is on the Prairie Days committee as well as the Music in the Park committee, both in Lester Prairie. Charlie and his wife are members of the Parish of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted where he is also an over 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus.

“I love working with people and helping them with their insurance needs. I enjoy helping them figure out what their insurance needs are. With my farming and insurance background, I am qualified to advise them on the insurance program that will best fit their needs."