Charles Okleshen Obituary Charles John Okleshen November 10, 1934 － January 13, 2024 Carrsville － Charles John "Chuck" Okleshen, 89, passed away January 13, 2024 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born on November 10, 1934 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Pajkos Okleshen. He was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Parker Okleshen. Chuck served in the US Navy during the Korean War era and was a computer analyst for Union Camp and Virginia Chemical. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Chuck was a cancer survivor. Left to cherish his memory is three sons, Keith Lawrence Okleshen (Andrea) of Hanover, PA, Charles Kevin Okleshen (Paula) of Suffolk, and John Kirk Okleshen of Courtland; six grandchildren, Jessica Lee (Jerimiah), Travis Okleshen (Chris), Kellye Okleshen, Megan Kerr (Justin), Stephanie Okleshen, and Casey Okleshen; and eight great grandchildren, Naomi, Jacob, Wyatt, Collier, Dicey, Tatum, Killian, and Sophia. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 19, 2024 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Burial with Naval Honors will be at 1:30p.m. Friday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Catholic Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 16, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Charles-Okleshen 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/charles-okleshen-obituary?id=54113941 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Charles John "Chuck" Okleshen, 89, of Carrsville, Virginia, passed away on 13 January 2024. He was born on 10 November 1934 in Chicago, Illinois and served in the US Navy during the Korean War era. Chuck worked as a computer analyst and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his wife Janet and is survived by three sons, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A Funeral Mass for Charles John "Chuck" Okleshen was held on 19 January 2024 at 11 AM in St. Jude Catholic Church, officiated by Father Emmanuel Mensah. Chuck was laid to rest with Naval Honors at 1:30 PM on 19 January 2024 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Charles John Okleshen 10 November 1934 - 13 January 2024 Carrsville - Charles John "Chuck" Okleshen, 89, passed away 13 January 2024 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born on 10 November 1934 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Pajkos Okleshen. He was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Parker Okleshen. Chuck served in the US Navy during the Korean War era and was a computer analyst for Union Camp and Virginia Chemical. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Chuck was a cancer survivor. Left to cherish his memory is three sons, Keith Lawrence Okleshen (Andrea) of Hanover, PA, Charles Kevin Okleshen (Paula) of Suffolk, and John Kirk Okleshen of Courtland; six grandchildren, Jessica Lee (Jerimiah), Travis Okleshen (Chris), Kellye Okleshen, Megan Kerr (Justin), Stephanie Okleshen, and Casey Okleshen; and eight great grandchildren, Naomi, Jacob, Wyatt, Collier, Dicey, Tatum, Killian, and Sophia. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Friday, 19 January 2024 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Burial with Naval Honors will be at 1:30 PM Friday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Catholic Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Charles John Chuck Okleshen | |---------|---------------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 10 November 1934; Chicago, Illinois | | Death | 13 January 2024; Carrsville, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Charles John Chuck Okleshen | Decedent | Carrsville, Virginia | | Janet Parker Okleshen | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Keith Lawrence Okleshen | Child | Hanover, Pennsylvania | | Charles Kevin Okleshen | Child | Suffolk, Virginia | | John Kirk Okleshen | Child | Courtland, Virginia | | Jessica Lee | Grandchild | -- | | Jerimiah Lee | Grandchild Spouse | -- | | Travis Okleshen | Grandchild | -- | | Chris Okleshen | Grandchild Spouse | -- | | Kellye Okleshen | Grandchild | -- | | Megan Kerr | Grandchild | -- | | Justin Kerr | Grandchild Spouse | -- | | Stephanie Okleshen | Grandchild | -- | | Casey Okleshen | Grandchild | -- | | Naomi | Great Grandchild | -- | | Jacob | Great Grandchild | -- | | Wyatt | Great Grandchild | -- | | Collier | Great Grandchild | -- | | Dicey | Great Grandchild | -- | | Tatum | Great Grandchild | -- | | Killian | Great Grandchild | -- | | Sophia | Great Grandchild | -- | | Charles Okleshen | Parent | -- | | Anna Pajkos Okleshen | Parent | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Served in the US Navy during the Korean War era 2. Worked as a computer analyst for Union Camp and Virginia Chemical 3. Member of St. Jude Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus 4. Cancer survivor