Charlotte Brommel was born in Unionville, Iowa, one of four children to Beryl and Vera Eakins.  She passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 in Grimes, IA at the age of 78.  Charlotte went to Martensdale/St. Marys School and then on to cosmetology school.

She was united in marriage in 1961 and had three children, Craig, Tammy and Brenda.

Charlotte was a beautician for 40 years.  She loved traveling and enjoyed game days with her friends.  She also was a member of the Catholic Church and Red Hats at St. Marys.

Charlotte is survived by a sister, Betty Chance; two daughters, Tammy (Stephen) Rodriquez and Brenda (Tracy) Wickett; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Beryl and Vera Eakins; sister Linda Davis, brother Larry Eakins and a son Craig Wadle.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church in St Marys with inurnment following in the St. Marys Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 in the St. Marys Parish Hall.  A Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m.  Memorials may be given in her name to the Pink Tractor Foundation.