Charlotte Elaine Alexander Althoff, age 92, of Cannon Falls, Minn., died unexpectedly on Sept. 11, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing, Minn. Char was born on Oct. 10, 1921 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Dr. James Malcolm Alexander and Pearl Shotola Alexander. She grew up in Cannon Falls, where her father was a local veterinarian. She graduated in 1939 from Cannon Falls High School and went on to attend one year at the University of Minnesota. She then attended St. Olaf College, where she was a member of St. Olaf Choir, graduating with a degree in music. She worked for United Airlines until marrying Kenneth Althoff ’44 in January 1946 at the Congregational Church in Cannon Falls. They lived in Detroit, Mich., Pine River, Minn., and Dawson, Minn. until returning to Cannon Falls. She taught music at the Cannon Falls Schools, as well as providing private voice lessons.

Char was an active member of St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church. Charlotte was always active in the life of the congregation and sang in the choir for many years. She was very involved in the Cannon Falls community and active in many events. She played tennis into her 80’s, played Bridge, was an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed reading. She also enjoyed many years of singing with a Northfield singing group.

Charlotte is survived by her three children, Bill Althoff and wife Nancy, Kathleen Althoff Brekken ’71 and husband Dennis, and Jean Althoff; grandsons, Alexander Brekken ’97 and wife Wendy Krook Brekken ’97, John Brekken and wife Renae, and Kevin Althoff; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, and Catherine Brekken; and her sister, Kathleen “Kay” Glaess. She is also survived by loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Char was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Kenneth, on Nov. 19, 2006.

Memorials preferred to the St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, Shepherd’s Center of Cannon Valley, and Cannon Falls Education Foundation.