Charline Caldwell

Charline Frances (Nothdurft) Caldwell, 85, of Cape Girardeau, MO died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born June 25, 1928 in Cape Girardeau to Charles Fredrick and Amelia Klages Nothdurft. On February 9, 1952 she was married to Don B. Caldwell who preceded her in death on June 6, 1979. Charline completed her elementary education at the Old Broadway Grade School and Franklin School. She was a 1945 graduate of Cape Central High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949 from Southeast Missouri State University. She completed further studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Arizona. Upon graduation, she taught at McClure High School and Shawnee Community Unit #84 High School in Southern Illinois. In 1968, Charline began a 22-year career with the University of Missouri Extension Service (Human Environment Sciences) and served as a Family Community Education Consultant, headquartered in Cape Girardeau County. During her years with University Extension, Charline was long remembered for her regular segment on the KFVS TV -12 Breakfast Show, Southeast Missouri area radio broadcasts, and a weekly column in the food section of the Southeast Missourian. She retired in January 1990. Charline was a lifetime member of Grace United Methodist Church, having been confirmed there in 1938. She was a loyal 50-year plus member of the United Methodist Women and received life membership recognition for her dedicated service. She was a former choir member, Sunday school teacher, and Children's Department Superintendent, in addition to serving on the Administrative Council and various other committees. She held memberships in Epsilon Sigma Phi and the National and Missouri Associations of Extension Human Environmental Specialists. Charline was a member and former president of the Greater Cape Girardeau Professional Home Economists Organization; served on the board as membership chairman of the Southeast Missouri Community Concert Association; was a former charter member of the Four Seasons Garden Club, and an active member of a local Friendship Club. Surviving are her sons, John (Mary) Caldwell of Cape Girardeau and Stuart Caldwell of New York City; her granddaughters, Hillary Caldwell of Columbia, MO and Meredith Caldwell of Cape Girardeau. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Nothdurft Wagner of Jefferson City, MO; a niece, Marilyn (David) Hubbard of Cape Girardeau; and nephews, Charles (Sandi) Wagner of Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla., and David Wagner of Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Family and friends may call at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel from 4 to 8 PM on Monday, July 15, 2013. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Statler officiating. Burial will follow at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions are preferred to Southeast Hospice, Grace United Methodist Church, or the Alzheimers Association.

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Charline Caldwell

July 11, 2013