Charles Daniel Boyer

Charles Daniel Boyer, 65, of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home in Bemidji.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer of 2026. Arrangements are with the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji.

He was born on September 6, 1960, in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Jack Boyer and Dorothy Eppard. He was raised and educated in Thief River Falls, graduating from Thief River Falls High School. He attended Northland College in Thief River Falls, and later attended Bemidji State University, where he received a degree in Criminal Justice. He worked as a Probation Officer in Minnesota, eventually returning to Bemidji as a PO. He later worked at Potlatch-Ainsworth until the closing of the Mill. He married Wendy Swanson on April 30, 2004, in Bemidji, MN. He attended Northwest Technical College and received a degree in Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning. He used his new skills working in the area, and eventually joined the staff of Northwest Technical College as a Building Utilities Mechanic, working there until his retirement in 2025. He enjoyed golfing, and was a talented player, learning the game from his parents in his school years. He enjoyed collectibles and art featuring wolves. He enjoyed being outdoors, walking with Wendy on the trails in the park.

He is survived by his: Wife, Wendy Boyer of Bemidji, MN,

Step-Daughter, Monica (Keith Anderson) Swanson

of Bemidji, MN,

Sisters, Debbie Teiken of Hibbing, MN,

Jessie Boyer of Thief River Falls, MN,

Brother-in-law, Dr. Bob Dicken of Savage, MN,

nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Billy Jack “B.J.” Boyer, and sister Connie Dicken.