Charles Lester Nergard (February 6, 1929 – November 9, 2017) was an American politician who represented parts of the Treasure Coast in the Florida House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976 and 1978 to 1990 Nergard was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1929 and moved to Florida in 1956.

[1] Nergard served in the United States Air Force.

[2] During his time in the Florida House, Nergard was also a part-time real estate agent.

While he served the 76th district, he succeeded Donald H. Reed Jr.[3] He was married to Catherine Misheck, also a native of Chicago.

[1] Nergard died in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on November 9, 2017, at the age of 88.