Mark "Spanky" A. Charbonneau

A spirit so beautiful cannot rightfully be contained to a body of text.

Mark “Spanky” Charbonneau, 55, of North Sioux City, SD, passed away on September 4, 2021.  A funeral service will be held Monday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m.  at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

In remembering Mark Allen Charbonneau, a few thoughts come to mind. His unwavering loyalty to his wife, Brenda, his entire family, his remarkable friends, the damn Minnesota Vikings, a colorful dialect, his gravelly laugh, his large demeanor that accompanied a tender heart and his deep appreciation for a light hearted prank. 

That’s the stuff you would learn after 5 minutes of knowing him. The juicy center was his ability to share a sincere connection with those he loved. A relationship with Mark never felt passive. He was engaged and used a unique brand of communication. Not just crude humor (although he will be remembered for that too), but a full palette of emotions and a willingness to bring ALL of himself to every relationship, every exchange and every moment.

For that reason, if you want to remember Mark, you’re better off finding the people that you love, clutching them with the force of a grizzly bear and reminding them what they mean to you with unapologetic emotion. Black ink and recycled paper are perhaps best suited to deliver a thought. Mark’s defining characteristic was his ability to make you feel. Remembering Mark requires rare ingredients more befitting of the man himself – a connection with someone you love, a willingness to show that love and maybe a Bud light.

Mark was born in Sioux City, Iowa the proud son of Ed and Rose (Peck) Charbonneau on June 15, 1966. He grew up in Riverside where he would make lifelong friends that he genuinely cherished. He went to Heaven on September 4^th,2021 unsurprisingly surrounded by his devoted family and special friends.

He’s survived by his best friend and wife Brenda. His brother Michael Charbonneau and special friend Leota of Alcester South Dakota, sister Missy Welty (Kevin) Sioux City. Brother in law Roger Nyreen of Alcester South Dakota; Nieces Heather, Amanda, Elizabeth and Abby Welty all of Sioux City; Emily Charbonneau of Leavenworth Kansas.  Nephew Daniel Nyreen of Beresford South Dakota and Jeff Bailey of Leavenworth Kansas and several great nieces and nephews he adored. Mother in law Betty Barnett, North Sioux City, SD sisters in law Barb Larimer, sons William and Sam of Sgt. Bluff, Brannan (Nick) Lampe children Eryn and Brady of Omaha Nebraska, Beth Bodlak and children Bailie, Blake and Ben of Ponca Nebraska and Brook (Josh) Peck and children Delaney and Finnigan of Sioux City Iowa. His very special cousin and friend James Tripp (Missy) children Zach, JT and Ethan of Sioux City Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Rose Charbonneau and sister Mary Nyreen.