Charles (Chuck) Liljegren, 86 of Esko passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2023 in his home. He was born May 27, 1936 to Roy and Sadie Liljegren, the youngest of three boys (Dexter, Jack, Charles). He grew up at the family homestead in Alborn, and they later moved to Hermantown. He graduated from Hermantown High School and attended watchmaker school in Minneapolis. He met the love of his life, Benita McKagan at the Proctor roller rink in 1956. They were married in 1957 and were blessed to enjoy 67 years together. They built a home in Proctor and raised 5 children, Rick (Mary) Liljegren, Sandra (Mick) Orr, Julie (Dave) Davis, Nancy (Mike) Graves, Patti Jo (Adam) Swank. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.