With a heavy heart, this is to inform you that in the early hours of April 22nd, Assistant Chief of Operations, Charles Brynteson lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Tiffany and four daughters.

Chief Brynteson began his career with the Minneapolis Fire Department in 1994 and rose to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations. He was a valued member of the Minneapolis Fire Department and served the citizens of Minneapolis with courage and compassion. His dedication to our department and our profession will not be forgotten.

Visitation: Monday, April 30, 2018
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Washburn-McReavy
5000 W 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 AM (1 hour prior to Funeral Service)
Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Funeral: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
11:00 AM
Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Internment: Ft. Snelling – Immediately following the service.
7601 34th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55450

Luncheon: Minneapolis Fire Museum – Following the internment.
664 22nd Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

John Fruetel
Fire Chief

Obituary for Charles David ‘Chuck’ Brynteson

Brynteson, Charles “Chuck” David Age 48, passed away after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on April 22, 2018.

Preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Smith and step-father, Richard Smith, grandparents James Woody, Leota Relopez, Walter & Elaine Brynteson. Survived by wife, Tiffany, and beautiful daughters Cassandra, Charley, Cecilia, and Randi Brynteson, father Richard Brynteson, grandmother Susan Woody, In-laws Harley & Leanne Wells, uncles, aunts, cousins, niece & nephews and many other family and friends.

He was employed by the Minneapolis Fire Dept. as Asst. Chief of Operations and retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant in the 934th Airlift Wing, 96th Airlift Squadron, Flying Vikings. Chuck was an amazing husband & soul mate, incredible & loving daddy plus their hero, courageous Veteran, and the best firefighter, Captain, and Asst. Chief for the city of Minneapolis. Chuck was a model firefighter, a mentor and a leader in the fire department who encouraged and pushed other’s outside their comfort zone to achieve success. His loss is being felt throughout the fire department by the many he has touched. If you were lucky to be his friend, you had a friend for life.

Chuck enjoyed golfing, reading, gardening, and late-night discussions with friends & family. He will be deeply missed but never far from our hearts. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the U of M Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred for college funds for their three daughters and a foundation to be started in Chuck’s name to help other fire department families affected by cancer.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 1st at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S., Mpls. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service at church and 4:00-8:00 PM Monday, April 30th at: Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100