Charles Felsman

ST. IGNATIUS — Charles Felsman, 54, died peacefully at his home in St. Ignatius on Feb. 3, 2007.

A member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, Charlie was born in Seattle, on May 5, 1952. Raised by his parents, Dorothy (Eneas) and Harold Felsman in Arlee, he graduated from Arlee High School in 1971 where he excelled in wrestling, football and boxing. He then went to Haskell Indian School in Kansas before being drafted into the U.S. Army.

Charlie proudly served his country before returning to Arlee and later to St. Ignatius.

Charlie worked as a flagger, fire fighter and as tree planter among the many things he made his living from.

He came from a traditional family and enjoyed being in the mountains and fishing.

Although Charlie never married, he had a knack for talking; he loved to talk and keep people company.

He was a good friend to many and will be truly missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Eneas; father Harold Felsman, uncles Pete Eneas, Carl Felsman, JoeDog Felsman and Mike Finley and great-uncle Blind Mose.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy (Clarence Hunter) Felsman of Arlee; brother Joe (Jeanie) Felsman of Ronan, sister Kathy Felsman of St. Ignatius, numerous aunts, cousins and friends.

Mass was held Feb. 7 in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Interment was in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery with military honors.