Downs, Charles A. age 83 of St. Francis passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on 9/7/17. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Marie Ann; children, Kathy Pfiffner (Mike), Kevin Downs (Carol), Paul Downs (Jennifer), Lawrence Downs, C. Michael Downs (Kristi); 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Downs (Maryanne); sisters, Barbara Miller, Sr. Serena Downs. Visitation at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH NORTHEAST CHAPEL (1918 University Avenue NE) Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 5-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH (19921 Nightingale St. NW) Thursday, September 14th, 2017 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Allina Hospice.