Charleen M. (Altenburg) Prain, age 94, left this world on July 20th, 2023 while residing at Care Partners in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

She graduated from PJ's in 1945, worked for the Telephone Company in Stevens Point for almost 2 years. She then traveled to Michigan to attend Pediatric Nursing School and after graduating, she returned to Stevens Point and was employed at St. Michael's Hospital in the birthing/nursery areas.

In 1950 she married Fredrick J. Prain. They were able to celebrate 51 years of marriage together. She also belonged to St. Joseph's Catholic Parish in Stevens Point.

Those who preceded her in death were her parents Fred (Fritz) and Marie Altenburg, spouse Fredrick J. Prain (2001), her son-in-law William (Bill) McCulley, her brothers Dennis Altenburg and Ronald Altenburg and her sister-in-law Madia Altenburg.

Survivors: Daughters Linda McCulley (Wisconsin) and Wanda & Al Miller (Louisiana). Brothers Jerry (Sandy), Fred (Shara) and sister-in-law Chong Altenburg who all reside in California.

Grandchildren: Craig (Josephina) Miller (Mississippi), Kendra (Paul) Bissonette (Minnesota), Adam Koziczkowski (Wisconsin), Crystal (Anthony) Napoleone (Louisiana), Erin (Ryan) Marnocha (Wisconsin).

Great Grandchildren: Diego Miller, Dante Miller, Sophia Napoleone, Emily Bissonette, Blake Bissonette, Ellie Marnocha and Jack Marnocha.

Other survivors include many nieces and nephews, to include Pat & Paul Onan, and Bonnie Patten who visited her often.

Charleen had left a written message that stated "she would like memories of her to be happy ones and to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done. To leave an echo whispering softly down the ways of happy times, laughing times of bright & sunny days. That the tear of those who grieve dry before the sun of happy memories when life is done".!

Funeral services will be private per her wishes at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Special thanks to all of the care givers at Care Partners and the wonderful care/support she and her family received from the team of Moments Hospice. Rest in peace Charleen.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be made at HonorOne.com