N. Charles Kittoe

N. Charles "Puffer" Kittoe, age 80 of Shullsburg, WI passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born November 19, 1940 in Shullsburg, WI the son of Norman and Florence (McCoy) Kittoe. Charles lived his entire life in Shullsburg and graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to his best friend, Karen A. Mulcahy on February 19, 1966 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Shullsburg. Charles drove truck for a number of different companies over the years; J.W. Foley Fuel Oil, T.F. McArdle Stock Truck, Gensler Brothers; and Eagle Pitcher Mines where he drove underground dump trucks. Charles later worked as a mechanic at Truck Country in Shullsburg until retiring. Charles is survived by his wife Karen at home; one daughter: Pamela (Adam) Slonim of Verona, WI; and three grandchildren and one grandpup that he absolutely adored: Dylan Reilly of Verona, WI, Brianna Slonim of Muncie, IN, and Jacob Slonim of Madison, WI, Jeter the pup; three sisters: Helyne (Jerry) Bausman of Belvidere IL, Dorothy Kittoe of Shullsburg, WI and Betty Kittoe of Dubuque, IA.; one brother-in-law: Dennis (Cheryl) Mulcahy of Shullsburg; a sister-in-law: Mary Alice Mulcahy of Machesney Park, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece in infancy.Charles was a past member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg and was a proud member of the Shullsburg Fire Department and their Gourmet Club. He cherished spending all the time he could with his grandchildren creating memories and watching gymnastics meets, baseball games. During his free time, he loved working on his seek and find books, fishing up North, deer hunting, attending stock car races and watching old Westerns, the Packers, Badgers, and the Brewers on TV. Charles will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Erickson Funeral Home (235 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg). A visitation will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 12:00PM - 2:45 PM at Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Charles' name. The family would like to thank Mercy One Staff of Dubuque for their excellent care of Charles.