Cleveland, Charles Ames age 92, and a resident of Minneapolis, died peacefully in his sleep on 30 August, 2015, at his beloved hunting cabin in Wilson, Wyoming. He was born on August 5, 1923, in New Rochelle, New York to John Luther and Elizabeth Allen (Ames) Cleveland. Charles attended Phillips Exeter Academy, graduated from Dartmouth College, followed by the Tuck School of Business after the war. Following infantry training, he was transferred to the armed services language school in New Haven, Connecticut, where he graduated first in his class as a Japanese linguist. He then served in Military Intelligence in the War Communications Office in Washington D.C., becoming a translator and code breaker for Japanese intercepts. Many decades later he went to great lengths to purchase an original Enigma machine. On July 1, 1954, he married the late Thirza Helen (Jones) Cleveland in Minneapolis at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Together, they had three children. Charles was an avid hunter and fly fisherman, and he and his wife travelled widely overseas. They shared a particular fascination for Asian art and Chinese porcelain. For many years they held season tickets to the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Opera. An amateur singer in his college glee club, Charles once sang "Ole Man River" during a concert only to find that Paul Robeson was listening in the audience. Mr. Robeson complimented him afterwards on his solo. Charles spent his early career on Wall Street, starting as an Assistant Cashier at the 1st National Bank of New York, with subsequent positions as vice president at Morgan Guaranty and Banker's Trust. After moving to Minneapolis, he became Managing Partner at Fishcreek Ventures, a private firm. He served as Trustee for both the Minnesota Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Regional Auditions. He was also a director of the Squam Lake Foundation and a member of several clubs, including the Anglers Club of New York, Camp Fire Club, Blind Brook Club, Minikahda Club and the Chevaliers du Tastevin. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth A. Lackey (F. Danby), and his brother, John L. Cleveland; his three children Charles Jr. (Elizabeth), Napa; Helen, Minneapolis; and Dwight (Gabriela), Chicago; and eight grandchildren, one deceased. Per his wishes, no memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Minnesota Opera.