Charles Ice and Family Fund

In December 2012, Charles Ice was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease, a type of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). It has been an incredibly difficult journey for him and his family. FTD affects each person differently but it commonly affects emotions, behavior, speech and memory and is progressive. There are currently no treatments or known cures. Charlie’s family has seen changes in him daily over the past year, and in a way they have already had to say goodbye to him. He hasn’t been able to talk for over two years and more recently he has lost the ability to communicate all together. The Ices don’t know what changes will come next or how long Charles has left. He needs constant care and has lost many basic skills including feeding himself, using the bathroom and bathing himself. His wife, Paula, works incredibly hard at two jobs to try to provide for Charles, and her mother, Mimi. They never ask for money and so I’m doing it for them.  

I’ve started this campaign so that we all can offer a little help with the many current and future expenses associated with FTD, including in-home hospice care, medical appointments, possible assisted living/memory care home costs, and the expenses once Charles passes away. The Ice family would like to donate Charlie’s brain to science (which actually costs them money) so that more can be learned about this disease for future generations.

If you are not able to help financially, I know the Ices would love to have you stop by for a visit. Mimi, Charles, and Paula enjoy having guests more than anything, and I know you’ll love shooting the breeze with them. They would also appreciate anything else you can offer, including meals, fixes around the house, or being with Charles and Mimi while Paula works.  

Let’s show the Ices our love and support as they face the challenges, heartache and unknowns of Charlie’s Frontotemporal Dementia. Thank you so much in advance for your care and generosity.




My name is Lindsay Reinke (Sprenger) and I didn’t know Charles before his diagnosis, but I’ve heard so many stories about what kind of a man he was. I know I don’t need to tell most of you what kind of man Charles was, but for those who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him, I’ll share a few of my favorite stories. My husband, Aaron, has known Charlie and Paula since birth. Paula is his second mother. When Aaron moved states away, Charlie would patiently teach him how to put computers together over the phone. Charlie helped foster Aaron’s love for computers. Charlie was a brilliant inventor. He could figure out any contraption and fix anything (another reason why this disease has been so hard on the family). Until recently, Charles would still comb Mimi’s hair for her every day. Charlie also gave great massages (which I’m sorry I missed out on). He never said no to anyone but wanted to help everyone with whatever problems they had. He had a humble servant’s heart and was a great provider. He had an unassuming love and care for each person he met. He was always optimistic and gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. He was an irreplaceable son-in-law to Mimi, husband to Paula, and father to Chase and Tristan.

All of your donations will go straight to the Ices for the  expenses associated with Charlie’s condition. Again, thank you so much for your consideration and generosity.