Charles W. "Charlie" Sieloff

Charlie W. Sieloff, age 77, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Naperville, IL. Born on August 6, 1947, Charlie dedicated 32 years of his life to teaching in Carol Stream school District 93, shaping the minds and futures of countless students.
Charlie graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where he played on the 1966 NAIA Championship team as a defensive tackle. His enthusiasm for sports continued throughout his life, as he enjoyed volleyball in the last several decades. An avid player, he and Linda even hosted water volleyball games every Sunday during the summer at their home, bringing joy and laughter to all who participated. Charlie cherished the outdoors, whether tending to the beautiful backyard vegetable and flower gardens with Linda; or building ziplines and constructing climbing walls for his grandchildren. He was also a certificated private pilot, accomplished marksman and was a World War II enthusiast.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (nee Gorczyca); sister Pat Tiberi and her husband Charles; daughter Amy Lynn Kuhl, her husband Christopher and their daughter Ava; sons Timothy Genc with his wife Catey and their children Joshua, Peighton and Hannah; Scott Genc with his wife Stephanie and their children Ashley and Sydney, and CJ Sieloff. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Betty.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540.
A celebration of Charlie's life will follow Saturday, 4:00 PM in the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Charlie's memory to his alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Football Athletics. There are two ways to contribute:
1. Online: https://uwwsports.com/sports/2020/9/17/support-warhawk-athletics.aspx
By utilizing this link, donors can select which fund they would like to contribute to. "Football" is the eighth option in the dropdown box.
There is a comment box where donors can note the contribution being in honor of Charlie Sieloff.
2. Check: written out to "UW-Whitewater Foundation" and "Football/Charlie Sieloff" in the memo line.
Address:
UW-Whitewater Foundation, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com