Charles “Chuck” L. Kosek

Obituary

Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Kosek was born on October 27, 1954 in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Emil and Luellen (Zettler) Kosek, Jr. Chuck was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, Minnesota. He received his education in Stewart, and was a graduate of the Stewart High School Class of 1973.

Chuck entered active military service in the United States Army on March 13, 1974, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on March 4, 1976, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

On February 22, 1985, Chuck was united in marriage to Mary Beth Doerr in Duluth, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one son, Kory. Chuck and Mary resided in Glencoe, Minnesota, and then moved to Williams, Minnesota. In 2008, they moved to Haven Township, rural St. Cloud, Minnesota. They shared 25 years of marriage prior to the passing of Mary on August 14, 2010.

Chuck was employed as a truck driver for Pan O’Gold in St. Cloud, retiring earlier this year. Chuck attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church while living in Glencoe. He was also a member of DeGree Fleisch American Legion Post 125 in Stewart and a life member of the DAV in St. Cloud.

Chuck enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Chuck passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home in Haven Township, rural St. Cloud, at the age of 70 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Chuck is survived by his:
Son, Kory Kosek and his wife, Abbi of Stewart, MN;
Grandchildren, Nicholas Kosek of Brownton, MN,
Anthony Miller of Stewart, MN,
Kade Miller of Stewart, MN;
Siblings, Gary Kosek and his wife, Mary of Backus, MN,
Connie Kotton and her husband, Fred of Pillager, MN,
Karen Thorson and her husband, Jodell of Hutchinson, MN,
Rodney Kosek of Buffalo, MN,
Steven Kosek of Stewart, MN,
Debra McCormick and her husband, Bill of Stewart, MN,
Jolene Marconcina of Hector, MN,
Lori Korson of Brownton, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Chuck is preceded in death by his Parents, Emil and Luellen Kosek; Wife, Mary Kosek.