Charlene Marie Fiedler, 81, of Holton, KS, passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton, KS. She was born July 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Hattie Marie (Hansen) Simmonds.

On April 5, 1959 in Reserve, KS, Charlene was united in marriage to David Albert Fiedler. They shared 63 years of marriage.

Charlene worked as a secretary for the First United Methodist Church in Holton. She also worked for the Jackson County Appraiser's Office and the Kansas Department of Transportation as an Administrative Secretary. Most of all, Charlene was a devoted homemaker, where she took much pride in caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie and step-father Harry Benton; father, Charles Simmons and three sisters, Maxine, Thelma and Norma Jean.

Charlene is survived by her husband David of the home; three children, Scott D. Fiedler (Kate) of Hoyt, KS, Debra Nelson and David C. Fiedler (Rhonda) both of Holton, KS, 9 grandchildren, Kortney Nelson-Willis (Aaron), Joshua Nelson (Michele), Curtis Fiedler (Alex), Lucas Nelson (Bry), Nikki Fiedler (Javi), Victoria Govea (Joe), Alexandra Fiedler (Krayton), Garrison Fiedler and Isabella Fiedler; 11 great grandchildren, Jax, Adrian, Parx, Camilla, Case, Luca, Kaston, Crew, Everly, Ellington and Hudson.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the First Untied Methodist Church, Holton, KS. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.