Charles "Charlie" P. Jansen, age 69, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Charlie was born in Appleton on June 10, 1956, to the late Kenneth and Donna (Maahs) Jansen.

He graduated with the class of 1974 at Appleton East High School.  In 1975 he married Michelle Post, together they had their son Kenny.  In 1986, Charlie was united in marriage to Christine M. Peotter, and had three daughters, Ashlea, Charlie-Ann, and Brooke.  He worked at Mays Service Station for many years.  He then worked as a machinist for many years at G and S Machine, and most recently as a machinist at Biax Fiberfilm for 30 years.

Charlie was a car enthusiast and raced at WIR in the early 80's.  He was named Mechanic of the Year in 1981 and Rookie of the Year in 1983 with the Fox River Racing Club.  He spent many years as a crew chief mostly with Kemkes Racing.

Charlie also enjoyed camping and playing pool – but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He will be missed by his significant other Chris Jansen, Appleton; son Kenny (Becky) Jansen, Seymour; three daughters:  Ashlea (Brent) Ellis, Appleton, Charlie-Ann (Benedict) Felckowski, Kaukauna, and Brooke (Adam Mader) Jansen, Appleton; 7 grandchildren:  Kyle, Kessler, Kenlee, Jada, Cade, Colter, and Carter; 2 brothers:  David (Joan) Jansen, Appleton and Mark (Kathy) Jansen, Appleton; 2 sisters:  Laurie (Brad) Thern, Menasha and Lisa (Tim Yahr) Van Dyn Hoven, Kaukauna; sister-in-law Kay Jansen, Appleton; father-in-law August Peotter, Appleton; and his fur babies: Koda, Oakley, Pieper, Jax, and Percy.  He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Donna, brother Jon Jansen, infant sister Michelle Jansen, brother-in-law Rick Retzlaff, and mother-in-law Pat Peotter.

A memorial service will take place at noon on Saturday, April 25th, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 10 am until 11:45 am.  Please wear black and red – Charlies favorite colors.