McElyea, Charles Norman age 93 of Minneapolis, MN. Born in Cambell, MO, March 7, 1923 and died on November 20, 2016. Chuck was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty in 1964, his son Bill in 1998, and his second wife, Shirley, in 2000. He was a WW II vet serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his son David (Judy), his daughter Kathleen (Jim) Lindahl, step-daughters Linda (Tom) Rasmussen, Carol Rossi and special friend, Bernice Papierman. He was loved by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. According to our Dad's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Memorials are preferred to Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 55417 or Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 260, St. Paul, MN 55114.