Charles J. Wilging, 78, of Washington State formerly of Milwaukee, WI died unexpectedly Sunday January 14, 2018 at his son's home in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born October 27, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Charles, Sr and Verona Wilging.  Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 as a track vehicle mechanic and decoration as a Rifle M-1 expert.  Charles was united in marriage to Sharon Rae North on July 1, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 43yrs on Dec 5th 2005.  Charles was a proud officer of  the Milwaukee Police Department for over 30 years, retiring in 1994.  He was one of the members of the first Milwaukee Police Department S.W.A.T. Team.   Charles was an avid fishermen and fan of the Green Bay Packers.  He loved the north woods of Wisconsin.  Charles was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family who include, five children: Michael (Renee) Wilging of Elkhorn, WI, Joseph Wilging of Bradenton, FL, Lori Ann Woods of Milwaukee, WI, Timothy Wilging of Grand Coulee, WA and Christina (Todd) Fletcher of Omak, WA, eight Grandchildren: Jacob, Edward Wilging, Tyler, Tori Hogan-Wilging, Brian, Justin Woods, Nikki Jernigan, Ashley Nickell, Sofia and Josie  Four great-grandchildren; Evany, Piers, Harper and Finn Jernigan, two sisters; Carolyn (Jack) Gier of Arkansas and Ginny Mooney of Germantown, WI, one brother; Ronald (Marie) Wilging of Arkansas and by several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.  Memorial service will be held at a later date, time and place to be announced.  On-line guestbook is at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com. Arrangements completed by Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI.