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1949
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2011
JOSEPH KLAPESKY Obituary
Joseph Charles Klapesky, Jr., born August 15, 1949, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 2, 2011.
Chuck had a servant's heart and was passionate about his family. He was a lifelong supporter of the Houston Cougars. His love for the Lord had a lasting impact on many.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan; his children, Joey, Katie (Rob), Luke, and Austin; his siblings, Carolyn (Weldon) Willig, Mary (Joe) Chastang, Greg (Sylvia) Klapesky, Jeanette Doyal, and Larry (Paula) Klapesky; and numerous additional family and friends.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 5, at Tomball Bible Church, with Pastor Jason Swiggart officiating.
If desired, and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Klapesky Trust Fund c/o Woodforest Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH KLAPESKY
Jimmy Raley
August 29, 2024
I count Charles as one of the top handful of people in my life who truly led me to Jesus Christ. Carolyn, God bless you and all your family members.
Donna Snyder
August 29, 2024
Hi Susan! I think of Chuck and you often. Pray that you and the family are doing well!
Sherry Ogata
September 27, 2011
Susan and Family ... My heart has been so heavy since learning of Chuck's passing. I worked with him for ten years at Administaff and couldn't have asked to be friends with a nicer man. He was gentle and sweet and nothing ever seemed to bother him. He was a great mentor and friend. I know he's in heaven with our Lord and someday we will all be with him again. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Al Rodenburg
September 22, 2011
Just found out that Chuck passed; didn't know hi really well; worked with him at Administaff for about a year; but he had a great heart; very sorry to hear about his passing. My condolensces to the family. - Al Rodenburg
Antonia Hermocillo
September 20, 2011
Jeanette,
My heart goes out to you and the family for your loss. Although I did not have the privIlege to meet your beloved brother, it's obivious he was a great man that left an imprint in every persons heart he met. My sincerest condolences, God keep you and Bless you always.
love you
Janis Sloan
September 18, 2011
Susan,
My heart broke for you all when I heard of Chuck's death. I did not know him well, but always, without fail, he had a smile, encouragement and gentle spirit. My prayers for you all.
Steve Silkwood
September 14, 2011
Susan,
My condolences on your loss. Chuck was always one of those larger-than-life people who had such a tremendous impact on others around him. I had the chance to work with him years ago, and have never forgotten the impact he had on my life. May our Lord and Savior comfort you and your family during these days ahead.
Fred Costa
September 12, 2011
Mrs. Klapesky,
I'm sorry sorry for your loss. Chuck was a great guy. I had only known Chuck for a few months but I knew we would be good networking partners.
God Bless
Fred Costa
Phillis Doucet-Bomnskie
September 11, 2011
Carolyn, Mary, Greg, Jeanette and Larry Martin: It breaks my heart that each of you have to experience the loss of a sibling. Believe me I know exactly how each of you feel. I remember how each of you helped me when I lost Rhonda and please please remember I am here for each of you. We are family!
September 10, 2011
Was sorry to hear of your loss, I did not know Charles, I think my husband, John Cavanaugh. I knew Greg in school.Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family. sincerely, John and Diana Cavanaugh.
Phil VanderHamm
September 9, 2011
Susan and Family,
I lived in Texas for only five years. My fondest memories are of Chuck, for a few months driving to work with him to downtown Houston, listening to country western and Christian music. He was there to help me through some difficult times. I only wish I could have told him how much of a blessing he was to me. He was indeed a wonderful, kind, gracious man, and friend. Thanks Chuck for your friendship.
September 9, 2011
Dear Susan, I am so sorry, Chuck was a great man and has left a legacy of what it means to live your faith. I know he blessed our family, especially Phil. Many rides to work together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Vander Hamm
Marta Rudy
September 8, 2011
Dear Susan and family,
Chuck was a great and trusted friend. He was always willing to offer a word of encouragement, a prayer or a song and a smile. He truly had a thrist for Christ and a deep love for you and the kids. Our loss here on earth is heavens gain. I count myself blessed to have known Chuck.
With love and many blessings,
Marta Rudy
Linda Sanchez Earnest
September 7, 2011
Carolyn and family,you have my deepest sympathy. You and Charles were so kind to my family with the loss of my brother Wayne. I think of you often. We lost our mother in June so I know your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
teresa wood harrington
September 6, 2011
susan,
my heart was so heavy when i heard of your loss. after reading some of your messages, i know chuck must be with his heavenly father in glory. what a celebration for him. i know you and your family will have a difficult time for awhile mourning and missing him, and recalling beautiful memories. i pray and will continue to pray that during those difficult times, jesus will hold you all tight and fill you with his love. may the lord bless and keep you. may he make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. may he turn his face upon you and give you his peace. numbers 6:24-26. susan may you and your children experience christ's peace which surpasses our human understanding. teresa
Jeff Lundy
September 6, 2011
Dear Susan and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Chuck going to be with the Lord but at the same time so thankful that we can know that since he is absent from the body he "... is present with the Lord." (I Cor. 5:8) Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again we know that He will return and bring Chuck with Him, we will be reunited and forever be together with the Lord. (I Thess. 4:13-18) My thoughts and prayers are with you all as I remember all the kindness that Chuck showed me and my family in all his dealings with us. Jeff Lundy
GIL GOODMAN
September 6, 2011
KLEPESKY AND GOAD WERE LIKE BROTHERS. I KNOW THEY ARE AGAIN WITH THE LORD. FOR PHI SIGS I CAN SAY WE MISS BOTH OF THEM
Gil Goodman
September 6, 2011
Klapesky and Goad were like brothers, when we were in Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. I know they are today
Fred Griffin
September 6, 2011
Susan and family, I really would like to express my condolence for the loss of Chuck. Since meeting Chuck almost three years ago.Chuck has become a very close friend of mine. More like a brother. Chuck and I became friends through Marta Rudy. The three of us maintained very close.
I do not know of any man that loved The Lord and his family mmore than Chuck. He is already truly missed. I'm sorry for his departure from us here on earth, but I know Heaven is welcome to have him.
Richard Hall
September 6, 2011
I was in Phi Sigma Kappa with Charles at the University of Houston. He was a class individual. I offer my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Kaye Call Rendon
September 6, 2011
Tp The Family
I am so very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Charles and remember him well. I pray that God will give each of you comfort during this time. You all are in my prayers. May Charles rest in peace with our Saviour.
September 6, 2011
I was a classmate of Carolyn's at Our Lady of Fatima in Galena Park and so i knew Chuck then. We reconnected on the jogging trails at Memorial Park years later. Many times we never got around to running because we talked about the Lord and all the wonderful promises He gave us for so long it would get dark. I only wish i would have known about his illness. I pray God's blessing over his family and i will never forget him.
Jimmy Raley
Bruce Campbell
September 6, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Charles was such a good person. He always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. We played football together and he always gave 110%.
Jim Stewart
September 6, 2011
Susan and family I am deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck. He and I had just recently reconnected from college days and he was truly a positive inspiration to me. Please know that he is in a better place and loved his family and his God with all his heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love carry you through this difficult time.
Carolyn Salazar
September 5, 2011
Katie, I am so sorry for the the loss of your father. Just know that we are thinking of you & your family. May God be with you all.
Mike Gresham
September 5, 2011
Carlyon and the whole Klapesky family, you have my deepest sympathy.I have known Chuck since grade school, and he always had a smile on his face. I will remember him in my prayers.
Keith Crane
September 5, 2011
Dear Susan and Family, We were very saddened to hear about Chuck. We always enjoyed visiting with him at family gatherings and will always remember his gentle spirit and warm smile. We are keeping all of you in our prayers. God bless and comfort you during this time. Love, Susan and Keith
Nicole Engstrom
September 5, 2011
Susan I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. My heart goes out to you and your family. I think of all the flowers you have received from him, your beautiful children and your stories from the car ride from our IB training in Austin... You were a wonderful loving couple! Embrace the tears and allow time to do the healing. Lots & LOTS of love...
Donna Snyder
September 5, 2011
Dear Susan,
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. We have both felt a heavy weight on our shoulders since we heard the news about Chuck. We so enjoyed spending time with you and we will miss him very much. Chuck loved you so much and he often would talk about your life together. Susan, you are a very special person and we are so glad to be in your life.
I cannot express the emptiness I feel with the loss of my dear friend. Chuck and I spent many hours talking about our families and sharing stories of how our Lord Jesus Christ was working in our lives. I loved Chuck like a brother and I will miss his fun, spirited nature. My prayer is that he has found peace in the arms of our Savior and that one day we will meet again.
We love you Susan. God bless you and your family!
Yours In Christ,
Donna and Bob Snyder
Debby Deason Jordan
September 5, 2011
My condolences to the Klapesky family. I pray the Lord will give his family the strength to get through this trying time. Chuck was a great person and everyone loved and respected him.
September 5, 2011
To the family:
I am very sorry in your loss. I am a graduate of Furr 1965 and I played football with Charles. He was a very neat person as was his sister, Carolyn. May God bless this family and Charles at this time.
G.R. Magee Caldwell, Texas
Blake Palmer
September 5, 2011
Susan and family,
I can't tell you enough how much of an encouragement and inspiration Chuck was to the men of our class. He was so open about sharing his experiences and always had such deep and honest observations. His deep desire to know God was such an inspiration to be around.
I loved the pictures of Chuck helping the sons with their ties. What great images of fatherhood and what a great legacy he has left. You are such a blessed family. Chuck will be greatly missed by all of us.
Sara Cooper Hall
September 5, 2011
My sincerest condolences are extended to everyone in the Klapesky family. Charles and I went to high school together. He was always a very good friend and we shared some great times. I'm grateful I was able to talk & laugh with him again at our high school reunions. I will never forget "Cherry baby".
May he rest in the arms of our Lord, our Saviour, forever.
September 5, 2011
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. You, Joey, Katie, Luke and Austin are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Please take comfort in your faith and the support of family and friends as your mourn your loss. We all love you and join you today in celebrating Chuck's life journey and legacy.
I have so many found memories of our years together, that I will always cherish.
"Uncle" Per
Brenda Boone
September 5, 2011
I went to Furr and in the 10th grade, Mary was my best friend. My mother died and we moved and I have often thought of Mary and wondered how she was. I am so very sorry to hear of Chucks' death. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I think losing a brother would be closed to the same as losing a son. I lost my son in 2010 so I know that pain. May the love of our Lord carry you and your family through this difficult time. I learned of this on facebook thru Furrs' site.
September 5, 2011
Dear Susan,
Paula and I are greatly saddened to hear of your loss. I will always be grateful to Chuck for the encouragement which he gave me during our times together. We are praying for God's comfort and peace to cover you in the days ahead.
~Turner Curry Magnolia, TX
Linda Lindsley
September 5, 2011
Dear Susan, Joey, Austin, Luke, and Katie, I am so sorry for your great loss. May God be with you. Although I did not have the opportunity to spend much time with Chuck, I knew he was a very special man. He was a kind, loving man with the gift of making all those around him comfortable. I will truly miss him in my life. My heart is heavy with sorrow. My prayers are with you all. With love, Linda Lindsley
Shanyn (Hunt) Zink
September 4, 2011
Dear Susan, Joey, Katie, Luke and Austin, I am so sorry. Heartbroken. We - my family - Mom, Dad, Joel, Jenny..are heartbroken to hear of your husband & precious father's death. He will be remembered as Joel and I's amazingly kind and compassionate Sunday School teacher - the only one that would brave teaching Revelations to 3rd graders (which was only done bc we asked to study it & he actually listened to and took seriously & to heart what we as students really wanted to learn! I'll never forget that - it helped me tremendously - both on my spiritual journey and later as an adult leader); he will also be remembered as the best Awana Director ever and as life went on a kind an compassionate listenting ear and encourager. My life was made better because of your dad. I just want you to know that. Love to all of you. Again, I am heartbroken - a precious family member has been lost too soon. I am looking forward to all of us being made whole and anew someday as he is now. It is so hard down here. I pray that you will feel the Lord's presence in a very real way every day during this time and that he will lead you one day/one step at a time. I pray that He will hold all of you. Shanyn
Cleve Christie
September 4, 2011
Was sorry to hear about Charles passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Family and Friends.
Steven White 70
September 4, 2011
My heart hurts for your loss. May God be with all of the Klapesky family members during this time of grief.
September 4, 2011
Katie, We extend our sympathy and condolences on the loss of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. With much love, Willie & Mena Alaniz (Sugar Land, TX)
Kathy Higgins
September 4, 2011
Susan and children
We are so sorry to hear about Chuck. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
You are all in our prayers.
Jim and Kathy Higgins
Terri Ulbricht
September 4, 2011
Susan and family, We are so sorry for the loss of Chuck,it just seem so unreal. Please let us know if there is any thing we can do you. We are praying for all of you!
Michele Dahlquist
September 4, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Isgitt
September 4, 2011
Dearest Susan and children, I was so broken hearted to get the news about Chuck's death. I love you all, and will be praying for God's mercy for you in the days ahead.
Laurie Kaylor
September 4, 2011
Susan and children, I am so heartbroken to hear about the loss of your husband and father. I was lucky enough to have known him and worked with him for almost 14 years and I know how much he loved his family and how devoted he was to you all. He was such a Godly man who was always ready to pray for anyone who needed prayer. He will be greatly missed and greatly remembered. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. Laurie Kaylor
Mirtha Lopez
September 4, 2011
Katie,
May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Rememeber your Memorial family is here for you and we love you!!
Always,
Dale Lowe
September 4, 2011
Susan and family.......with sadness we mourn your loss of our Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity brother. We recall often the good times from 40 years ago with Charles "Chuck" at the Univ. of Houston. Love and comfort to you during this difficult time.
Bob Fuller
September 4, 2011
Susan and kids, I am so sorry to hear of Chuck passing. Chuck was such an influence on me both spiritually as well as in business. I will miss him.
September 4, 2011
Susan, Joey, Katie, Luke and Austin,
Your family is so very special to me. I am forever grateful that your Lord and Savior is such a personal part of your lives as I know he will comfort you in the days ahead. Chuck will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man that loved his family beyond measure.
Susan, you have taught me so much about Christ and how to live through Him. You are my perfect of example of how to do that. I know God hears your every prayer and hope he is hearing mine today because I am asking Him to wrap you all in his arms with love and peace.
Love you guys!
Elizabeth Mandola
Jeannie Tate
September 4, 2011
Susan and family, Susan Browning let Hank and I know about Chuck - may God be glorified in his going home as He was in his life on earth. The Lord bless you and keep you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up HIS countenance upon you and give you peace. amen.
Jeannie Tate
Cynthia Fronterhouse
September 4, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with him and he was so sweet. He spoke so highly and lovingly of his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judi Kirby
September 4, 2011
Katie,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for you and your family.
Paula Anderson
September 4, 2011
Susan and Family- I'm so sorry for your loss! Having lost Jim to cancer last year in July, I certainly know some of what you all are going through. Jim's birthday was also 8-15-49... May our Lord Jesus surround you with His peace, comfort, and love, Paula Anderson
David McHan
September 3, 2011
Dear Susan and family,
I've been praying for God's grace, peace and comfort for y'all during this very difficult time. Chuck made a very significant impact in my life during the short time I knew him on this earth. He was powerful example of a godly man in our dark world.
In His love,
David McHan
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