Charles Richard STELCK

Dr Stelck was the finest teacher I ever had at any level. He truly cared for his students and made each of us feel valued and unique. He was someone we tried to live up to and he made geology live for us. I will never forget his impersonation of a graptolite in class nor would I dare to forget the stratigraphic section under Leduc-despite living half a world away. As did many of his former students I visited Charlie in his office a number of times for years after graduating and he always made time for an engaging and amusing discussion. Thank-you Charlie - along with so many for so many years it was an honour to study under you.

I first met Charlie at Strathcona Baptist. My daughter and his grandson were in the same class at school. Charlie and Fran just loved to hear stories about their grandchildren and family and laugh! I appreciated what a down to earth person Charlie was and so comfortable and interesting to talk with.

As a former Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Charlie Stelck was my mentor. His advice had a profound and lasting influence on the research that I and my graduate students pursued. I don't believe I ever have met,or ever will meet, a person in the field of Geology with such wisdom, dedication, passion and sheer brilliance. His contributions to Alberta on an educational and economic level are profound and underscored. A man like Charlie Stelck only comes along once a century. Sadly that century has passed. My condolences to the Stelck family.
Thomas Moslow

Charlie, thanks so much for your inspiration and passion for the science. I will always treasure those Monday 8:00 AM lectures and fossil labs. You really were one of my true career inspirations....never to be forgotten

- Bruce Taylor, Sydney, Australia

Dr Stelck (Charlie). Thanks ever so much for your guidance more than 35 years ago. We who have studied with you are so much the better for the experience. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Dear Brian and Caryn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, with love, jean clandinin

Dr. Stelck, your teaching and guidance was very important to my career and to my life. Your dedication and enthusiasm to geology were inspirational. I was very fortunate to have had you as my teacher. Thank you.

A true mentor. Charlie was real source of inspiration.

I only had the honour of meeting Dr. Stelck a few times. When the UofA hosted the WIUGC in 98, he wasn't just our first choice for keynote speaker. He was the only choice.

I still have a copy of his talk in my files.

Thank you for a lifetime of service and dedication to your field.

My sincere sympathy to the Stelck family. Our families were neighbours many years ago at Ma-Me-O Beach. "Death ends a life not a relationship" Morrie Schwartz. (1916 - 1995)

Dr.Stelck was one of a kind researcher, professor, educator, husband, father and friend to a lot of people including my family. He will be missed. May God bless his soul and his family. Dr.& Mrs. Lim & family

Dr. Stelck your support and encouragement made all the difference. Thank you.

Dr. Stelck was an amazing pioneer for petroleum geology in Alberta. He would have such wonderful stories to share when I met him working at the U of A. I was proud to be part of the 2003 graduating class when he received his honorary degree and his speech during convocation was something I'll remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for all you've done for geology and thank you for being a gentle, kind, wonderful man.

Dr. Stelck you were an inspiration to your students and will be fondly remembered by us all because you cared.

Charlie was an amazing person, a true gentleman, and a giant in the field of geology particularly of Western Canada. He and I first met in September, 1993, when he invited me up to the University of Alberta and Edmonton to view the fossil collections that they had both at the University and an off-site storage. In the years and decades that followed, he and I corresponded less than I would have liked, but every time we saw each other we would resume whatever conversation we had been having previously even if it was years before! He had a very keen mind, and remembered the smallest details. The last time I saw Charlie, we had dim sum in Chinatown in Calgary along with his son and daughter-in-law and a couple grandkids. It was magical. He will be missed.

Nobody helped us understand Alberta's geology more than Charlie. He was truly an institution and a delight to know.

What an amazing man who led an amazing life and left behind some pretty amazing people. Thinking of you at this time and hoping your happy memories can bring you peace. xoxo

Blessings, love and comfort to all the family. It was my pleasure to meet Charlie at our family wedding in December.
Debra Wingrove
Kenora Ontario

Thank you, Dr. Stelck for encouragement, humorous anecdotes, and a job to pick micro-fossils at home for your research..For ever in your debt. My thoughts are with your family.
Nga de la Cruz

The knowledge you shared, the need to explore and understand has positively altered many lives, including mine. My time as your student will always be fondly remembered.

Thank you for being a teacher and a mentor in my career as a petroleum geologist. May God bless.

Dear Dave, Sue and Lauren. So very sorry to hear about the passing of this amazing gentleman, father and grandfather. My heart and prayers are being sent to you during this difficult time. Deepest condolences, Eryn

Thank you for the education you gave me.
May your soul rest in peace.

The thoughts and prayers of all that were mentored by Dr. Stelck are with the Family at this time.

Dr. Stelck provided me with many fond memories from the UofA. He taught with passion and taught us about passion for geology. He will be truly missed.