Charles F. Putman, age 82 of North Platte, passed away March 29, 2018 at Linden Court.

Charles was born August 21, 1935 in Kearney, NE to Francis and Reva (Glascock) Putman.  On October 13, 1953 he married Janice J. Prowett.  The couple resided in North Platte where Charles worked on the Union Pacific Railroad.  He hired on the section gang, worked as a switchman, yardmaster, train master, and then Assistant Superintendent of Bailey Yards.  Charles was a member of the First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge, Eagles Club, and Tehaman Temple.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Rae Jeanne (Ben) Swedberg and Rhonda K. (James) Quaney both of North Platte; 6 grandchildren, Brock (Amber) Swedberg of North Platte, Brady (Rebecca) Swedberg of Hershey, Brittni (Steven ) Fleer of Ord, Lindy (Josh) Hiatt of North Platte, Amy (Derek) Minshull of North Platte and Emily (James) McKain of North Platte; 11 great grandchildren, Jaxon, Lexi, Max, Carter, Haylee, Piper, Rayleigh, Mallory, McKenzie, Kendell, Sophia, Keegan, Alex, Drew, and T.J.; sister, Mary Ann (Randy) Hughes; special nieces, Tammy (Russ) Prock, and Kathy (Joe) Martinez; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Reva Putman; wife Janice; sons Randall C. and Robert F. Putman; great granddaughter Olivia R. Swedberg; and brother Tommie Joe Putman.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at the First Christian Church with The Reverend Jan Ekstedt officiating.  Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.