Charles (Charlie) Richard Constans passed away on February 4, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was born on February 6, 1951, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to parents Dr. Richard Constans and Rose Mary (Nowak) Constans. The family settled in Willmar, MN, where Charlie attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Willmar High School. He attended Willmar Vocational College for chef and restaurant management training. He later attended University of Minnesota-Crookston.