Charles (Charlie) Michael Lonergan, 41, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully at home Saturday, January 27, 2024, after an 8 year battle with brain cancer.

Charlie was born October 17, 1982, in Rochester, MN to Michael and Lori (Kiefer) Lonergan. He graduated from Mayo high school in 2001, and St. Cloud State University in 2006. On July 11, 2020, he married Courtney (Dematteis) at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester. He lived with his family in Rochester, MN, where he welcomed his son, Patrick, in May 2022, and excitedly awaited the arrival of his daughter in February 2024. Charlie worked at the Zumbro Education District ALC as a teacher for 16 years.

Charlie loved running, live music, being a dad, and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Courtney and son, Patrick Lonergan of Rochester, MN; mother Lori Lonergan Brennan (Tim) of Rochester, MN; sisters Marie (Matt) Christensen of Sioux Falls, SD, and Alyssa (Brett Skarnes) Lonergan of Coon Rapids, MN; grandmother Jean Lonergan of Dexter, MN; nephews Aidan, Henry, Oliver, and Brody; many aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Lonergan, and grandparents, Robert Lonergan, Virginia Kiefer, and Edward Kiefer.

Visitation will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Macken Funeral Home. Celebration of life to follow at the Rochester Eagles Club at 6:00pm, with light refreshments provided.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 with visitation one hour prior at St. Pius X Church in Rochester. Burial will follow the service at Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, MN at 1:30pm.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com