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Charles Zitur Obituary
Chuck was born in St. Cloud, Minn., on March 18, 1952. He moved with his family to Billings in 1960. He attended St. Pius Elementary School and graduated from Central Catholic High. He was employed by K-B Commercial Products for over 31 years.
Chuck married Sheryl Kostelecky on Aug. 12, 1978. They have three children, Beth (Ryan) Willett, Jeff and Joe; and two granddaughters, Ryanna and Jazmine Ray, all of Billings. He is also survived by his parents, Jerry and Eilene Zitur; sister Pat (Paul) Burch; and brother Ron, all of Billings; and brother Dale (Terrie) of Anaconda. Also, his in-laws, Ted and Eleanor Kostelecky, Ron and Diane Kostelecky of Billings, and Dale and Nadine Stahl of Park City; and many nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his younger sister, Peggy.
Chuck's passions were shared between his love for his family, computers and the Internet, gardening, music and playing his guitar. His favorite was the collecting, researching, buying and selling of antique woodworking tools. Chuck will always be remembered for his genuine kindness, strong spirit and sense of humor, which he kept right to the end.
His family wishes to extend a sincere note of thanks and appreciation to Dr. Christianson and "the gang" at Billings Oncology Associates, as well as Dr. McMeekin and the wonderful staff at St. Vincent Healthcare who cared for him in his final days. You are all very special people.
Cremation has taken place. Vigil services will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Bernard's Church. The Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the church.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
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ROBERT JOHNSTON
November 11, 2005
I worked with chuck for three years at KB and learned alot form him. He was liked by many and will be missed by all.
David Padilla
November 11, 2005
Cheryl and family, I am extremely sorry for your loss, as Chuck was one of my good friends for a long time, even though our paths parted, as that is how life goes. I will miss him greatly. I know that there are people on the other side to meet him, and we'll all see him again one day soon. I'll carry memories of him with me for the rest of my days. He was my good friend. Love, David
P.D Poindexter
November 10, 2005
Zitur family,
My condonlences for your loss. Although I did not know Chuck, I am close with a friend of your family.
It's difficult to watch a loved one struggle with a cancer diagnosis, the concern, the hope, the prayers and now the sorrow.
Through my observing her, I "got to know" Chuck. He and his family were in my prayers and thoughts.
His journey home has begun...and may it be a peaceful one.
Mary O'Leary Hyers
November 10, 2005
I read about your loss, and I wanted to tell you how sorry I am. I went to St. Pius and Central with Chuck, and he was a great guy. I hope that God will bless all of you during this sad time.
Jim Rye
November 9, 2005
Zitur family,
I worked with Chuck at KB for seven years and can say that Chuck had a unique sense of humor that I enjoyed. Chuck and I finished a new floor in the showroom at KB right after I went to work for KB. Only knowing Chuck as the guy behind the counter before I went to work for KB, I was pleasantly surprised by his wit and charm. Chuck and I shared a few beers and a lot of laughs together that evening while we finished the floor. Of course the floor turned out beautifully. I am sad that Chuck had to go before his time but when I talked to Chuck after he was diagnosed with cancer, he was very postive and I believed him when he said that he was going to give the doctors and himself a chance to try everything to make it better. Chuck never sounded scared and I really respected him for that. I hope Chuck's family knows that Chuck gave his heart, body and soul to KB Chemical as an employee and I really feel that Chuck enjoyed helping customers as he did me when we needed expert advice. God only knows the knowledge that Chuck left this world with in the cleaning industry. May your family find peace in the fact that Chuck is no longer suffering or in pain and he has made his final journey home. I will miss him.
Thoughts and prayers,
Jim Rye and Family
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