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Charles H. Geschke

1963 - 2019

Charles H. Geschke obituary, 1963-2019, Rockford, IL

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1963

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2019

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Charles Geschke Obituary

Charles (Chuck) H. Geschke 1963—2019
Charles (Chuck) H. Geschke, 56, of Machesney Park, passed away on December 7, 2019 surrounded by his family after losing his battle with brain cancer. Charles was born September 24, 1963 to Robert and Helen (Glovier) Geschke. He married Theresa Smith on May 27, 1989. They shared two daughters. Chuck enjoyed listening to music, fishing, working on cars, running the demo derby's and spending time with family and close friends. He also enjoyed watching Street Outlaws Memphis with his daughter, Samantha. Chuck worked for Guilford Corp. for 16 years, and he also worked for Form Relief Tool for 18 years. He took a lot of pride in his work as a CNC Machinist. Chuck was a very hard worker all of his life providing for his family. Chuck is survived by his wife, Theresa; daughters, Jessica Geschke and Samantha (Brandon) Nowak; granddaughter, Rayne; mother, Helen; brother, Brian; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father, Robert. Charles will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Olson North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., Rockford. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019 in the chapel. Burial in Winnebago Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to establish at a later date. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2019.

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Crystal,Liberty ,River and Sky

December 12, 2019

U are one amazing uncle and (brother in-law) your niece liberty and nephews River and sky are going to miss u so much we had family dinner every Sunday and some days in the week our family time was amazing we will take them and hold on to them until we meet again love u brother and uncle Chuck there will only be 1 of u love u

Lisa Perdue-Steele

December 11, 2019

Prayers for all of you...RIP Chuck

Kim Cooper

December 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck was a great guy would do anything to help a friend or family he will truly be missed.My prayers for you and your family,

Jessica Geschke

December 10, 2019

My CANDLE FOR MY DADDY ❤❤❤❤

Jessica Geschke

December 10, 2019

May you fly high daddy!!! Missing you so much!!! Such a good man I hope to one day be as good of a person as you were daddy!!!!

Sue Overton

December 10, 2019

Good Bye Papa Bear. You were fun to work next to at Form Relief Tool. Your smile could light up a room.

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