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Charles Schamenek Obituary
Charles Joseph Schamenek III, age 71, of Houston, TX died June 30, 2011. Born in Fountain Hill, PA on April 1, 1940 to Anna M. Henning and the late Charles Joseph Schamenek Jr. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army as a radio repairman from 1961-1964 and was stationed in France. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Leigh University in 1967 and later received his Masters in Computer Science from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Charles worked as a chemist at Monsanto Corporation in Alvin, Texas. He was also employed as a systems analyst at Biles and Associates, then Invensys until retirement. Charles was a wonderfully talented pianist, avid francophile, lover of science, and proud Grandpop. Survivors: Charles is survived by his mother; his sister, Peggy Adams; son, Alex Schamenek; daughter, Vanessa Collete Harvey; and her husband, Eric. He was also grandpop to two grandchildren, Benjamin (age 4) and Ethan (age 1) Harvey. Services: Graveside Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Houston National Cemetery 10567 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038, with the Rev. Dr. Curtis I Crenshaw, Th.D. officiating. Arrangements by Veterans Funeral Service, Houston, Texas. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in the memory of Charles Joseph Schamenek to Lehigh University, Office of Advancement, 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Schamenek
July 19, 2011
We will miss your letters. Rest in peace Cousin Charlie, Cousin Georgine
eileen Bourgeois
July 18, 2011
I will always remember Charlie. He was intelligent, well written with a dry sense of humor. I always enjoyed his letters. But most of all I will remember how good he was to my 90 year old mother. He wrote her, and called her and made her feel special. He was a special person himself and he will be missed.
George Borlodan
July 18, 2011
Teresa and I have fond and lasting memories of Cousin Charlie in Paris where he felt so proud being our French communicator. We also so enjoyed his wonderful email stories; he was quite an intellectual. Cousin Charlie, you will be missed; rest peacefully.
Teresa and George Borlodan
July 18, 2011
Remembering his great visits to the Lehigh Valley.. always enjoyed seeing him and having great discussions!
Rest in peace Cousin Charlie
Cousin Rosalie
July 17, 2011
I'll always remember Cousin Charley for his intellect, talent and obvious caring for family values. He was a pleasure to know and I'll miss his wonderful letters and e-mails.
God speed,
Cousin Bob
July 13, 2011
I just have to say a few words about Charles.I didn't know him well--we were in some classes together,but I remember him very fondly. One of those memories was the talent show in high school when he played,as I recall, "Clair de lune' by Debussy. I was in awe and quite moved that this quiet, unassuming boy was so talented.My other memory is more personal.For some reason, Charlie told me
that I could wish on the first robin that I saw each Spring
and I do,thinking of him,as I will continue to do until I ,too,leave this beautiful earth.
'Requiescat in pace'.
Emily Kerecz Harley.
July 11, 2011
Rest in peace dear cousin Charlie.... Mary Ann
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