Charles M. Ross, Age 80, passed away December 3rd, 2022 quietly in Pierre SD, surrounded by his wife and family. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday December 16th, at Isburg Funeral Chapels, 439 S. Pierre St., Pierre SD, visitation from 1:00-2:30 with a brief service at 2:30. Directly following the service there will be a processional to the Lodge for a reception. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Twin Cities on January 14th, at Rush Creek Golf Club, 7801 County Road 101, Maple Grove MN 55311 from 3-6pm.

Chuck was born July 24th, 1942 in Minneapolis where he lived for 58 years. Chuck had four sons, with first wife Jacqueline. Chuck married Sheila in 1998 and moved to Pierre where they have lived ever since. Chuck started his career in the 1970’s as the outdoor editor and host of the Saturday afternoon TV show “The Outdoors and You” for WCCO TV. He then founded Fishing Travel Inc. promoting hunting and fishing camps across the U.S. and Canada. In 1988 Chuck co-founded Thunderstik Lodge in Chamberlin South Dakota. In 1998 Chuck left Thunderstik to venture out on his own and in the fall of 2000 opened Scattergun Lodge. With wife Sheila by his side, they owned and operated a 5-star pheasant hunting experience that hosted celebrities, Governors, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Chuck lived this passion up until his final days.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Sheila Ross; sons, Mike(Lisa), Tim, Pat(Shelly), Charlie(Tina); grandchildren: Jeffrey(Jessica), Ryan(Alyssa), Ashley(Tuan), Shea(Richard), Tim Jr., Corey(Chloe), Sam, Danielle, Melany, Janey(Kyle)& Eric; great grandchildren: Ben, Lucas, Jacob, Josi, Jillian, Lucy and Miles. Bonus family: Alecia(Tom), Jason(Sara), Shane; grandchildren: Jadyn, Jackson, Tucker, Beatrix, Clay, June, Hunter, and Quinn.

In Lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you donate to Pheasants Forever, a cause Chuck was passionate about.

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