"chuck, rest in peace buddy, you will be missed"
In loving memory of
Charles "Chuck" Kocian
April 24, 1945 - March 18, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Kocian, of Elcho, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at his home. He was 76 years old. He was born on April 24, 1945, in Manitowoc, a son of Charles and Myrtle (Sebo) Kocian. He married Patricia (Kenney) Kendall on March 7, 1994, in Milwaukee.
He graduated from Elcho High School, class of 1963. Chuck served in the United States Air Force from September 4, 1963 to December 22, 1964.
He moved to Milwaukee for work. Following his retirement in 1995 he returned to Elcho.
In addition to his wife, Pat he is survived by a daughter, Dawn (fiancé James Nash) Neathery of New Berlin; and a granddaughter, Kyra Neathery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Kocian and Myrtle Albrecht; two sisters, Doris Goeke and Stella Vetter; and a brother, James Knutson.
No services will be held.
The family thanks the Elcho and Antigo first responders for their support.
Tributes
"It is with sadness, sorrow, and heavy hearts the time has come we have to say good bye to Charlie with a little different meaning. We knew Charlie and Pat for a long time but the time spent together was far less. But the memories made are endless and will never be forgotten. The deer seasons together, going out to eat, going for a ride in that little car, working down at the cabin by the lake, trying to figure out our family tree that I dont know if we really ever got it right except that we were from that same tree. Sitting around talking of many different things, and the goofy funny way he would say things would make Josh giggle (when he was little) and thank you for that.Showing us his newest addition to his flashlight collection each time. Cutting down the huge pine tree next to the cabin. The memories are endless and will always be remembered. We are truly blessed to have known Charlie. It is with tears I write these final words.
Charlie, Good Bye my friend!
You will never be forgotten.
Cory, Jen and Josh"
"Deepest sympathies for the family and friends of The "Chuckster". - Szczepanski family"