Charles B. Stoeckel 1938 - 2020
Springfield, IL—Charles B. Stoeckel, 81, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at The Estates Assisted Living.
He was born December 15, 1938, to Arthur and Elvira (Bruebach) Stoeckel. He married Earlene Ramey. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
Charles was a U. S. Army Reserves veteran. He retired from Illinois State Board of Education. He volunteered for Friend-In-Deed for many years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a former member of Concordia Lutheran Church where he was an elder. He also was a member of the Elks Club.
Charles was all about family and friends. He was a true family man with a great sense of humor. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Earlene; daughter, Tamra Moore (husband, Corey) and their daughter, Kiley; son, Kevin (wife, Lisa) and their children, Jakob and Emily; and sister, Kathy Palmer.
Private graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In honor of Charles being Lutheran High School's first boys basketball coach, contributions may be made payable to Lutheran High School c/o Kevin Stoeckel, 2208 Montclair Drive, Springfield, IL 62704.
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Published by The State Journal-Register from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Stoeckel

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31 Entries

Janet Slingsby

December 2, 2024

I’m so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. My husband, Emmett, and I worked with him for many a year at the State Board of Education. Chuck was a good co-worker and a nice man. Our condolences to his family.

Richard Hoke

December 18, 2020

A lot of happy memories Skiing at Lake Springfield!

Ski the Heavens Charles

Marilyn Thimas. (Bosie)

December 15, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Donald Selinger

December 14, 2020

I have many good memories of time spent with Charlie during high school years and after. He was a great friend and a true gentleman and like others have said he was a friend to everyone he ever met.

Tom Bundy

December 13, 2020

Sooo... Sad to hear of Chuck's passing.Chuck endeared himself to a whole group of soccer players over half of his age. This was done in so many ways. His enthusiasm for the game and his spirit of competition. His sincere and honest ways he related to people from all walks of life. So much laughter. The World could use more Chuck Stoeckel's. On a lighter note:One thing this man could do that no other normal man could. When he put his hands together to clap. You would swear someone was slapping wood blocks together!! I'm sure God is asking him right now, as we often did, If he would "do it again". Rest In Peace Chuck. I am a better man for knowing you.

Jim Brothers

December 13, 2020

The Stoeckels lived down the street from us on Lowell Avenue in the Reischs former home, I believe. As a little kid I really looked up to him. RIP, Charlie.

Tom Bundy

December 13, 2020

Sooo...Sad to hear of Chucks passing. Chuck endeared himself to a group of soccer players at least half of his age. He did this in various ways. Thru his enthusiasm for the game and the spirit of competition. Thru his open and honest way he accepted people of all walks of life. Chuck will be remembered for all of these things and more, including the uncanny way this man could clap his hands in such a way that it sounded like amplified wood blocks coming together.You had to hear it to believe it. I'm sure God is asking him to do it again, for him.Rest in Peace Chuck. A good man has left us. The world needs more Chucks

Bob Sawyerj

December 12, 2020

Charlie was a great guy! Spent some great afternoons skiing behind his boat,playing softball, and many other memories! The world will miss him!

Paul M Fiorenza

December 11, 2020

Shortly after I began working at around ISBE around 1977, I met Chuck on the ISBE employee council. Chuck had the ability to instantly make a personal connection with people he met and got to know. Chuck had strong convictions and a devilish sense of humor and he was a wonderful person to know. It was sad to hear of Chuck passing. My sincere condolences go to his family and friends.

Richard Yong

December 10, 2020

I met Chuck when I started working at ISBE decades ago. I knew Chuck pretty well as we both worked in the same division through the years. Chuck was always a gentleman, a man with principles and deep conviction.
Chuck was a great friend, ever cheerful and had a joke to tell. He was clearly proud of his family, often sharing news of wife and children with us his colleagues. Chuck was a very decent human being, kind, and generous. We will all miss you, Chuck. Rest In Peace in the bosom of the Lord in whom believed. My deepest condolences to Earlene and family.

Sandy Benanti

December 10, 2020

I will never forget working with Chuck, Don, Toni, Lowell and the many other good folks back in the good ole days. We had many good times. Thinking of you and your family. Rest In Peace.Sandy

Sandy Benanti

December 10, 2020

I will always remember working with Chuck, Don Lowell and many other great people at ISBE. We had a lot of fun in the good ole days. Rest In Peace.
Sandy Benanti

Don Kuhn

December 10, 2020

I knew Charlie from a long time ago he was friends with Woody Gasparini and Chuck Ward.....3 good guys ❣

Anthony Black

December 10, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ed Alexander

December 10, 2020

Sorry for your loss we all feel like we lost a special person. Thx for the memories Sr
AKA POPS
Mr Alexander

Chris Richmond

December 10, 2020

Chuck was my first YMCA soccer coach in the late 1970's. He set the standard for what a coach should be. I will always appreciate how he helped me learn the game. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barb Hanner

December 9, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Toni Robertson

December 9, 2020

I worked with Chuck at the Illinois State Board of Education and he was quite the jokester. I will never forget the days when the boss lady would walk around everyone's cubicle just to see if we were working. Sometimes when she walked by Chuck's cube, he would be sitting in his chair with his head down and the boss lady would say, wake up Chuck. That's when Chuck would sit up with a bottle of whiteout in hand and say....I'm just trying to get the cap off this bottle of whiteout! Unfortunately, the boss lady never bought it. Chuck was just an all around wonderful, funny, do anything for ya kind of guy who will forever be deeply missed!

Toni Robertson

Janet Slingsby

December 9, 2020

My husband, Emmett, and I worked with Chuck at ISBE. He was a great guy and we are sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with his family.

Gayle Cyrulik

December 9, 2020

Charlie and I went to high school in Mt. Pulaski where we became good friends. Charlie and I took a small plane ride with Charlie’s brother, Loren who was taking flying lessons. We went through so much wind turbulence that we were glad to get back on the ground. I’m so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Prayers fo the family

GUS PFLUGMACHER

December 9, 2020

so sorry to read about chucks demise. he & i were teammates for many years playing basketball forlincoln cab. i was always amased for chuck's stamina on the court. deing an elk. i ran into chuck various times & we updated. my sincere condolences to earlele & family.

Lynn Friday

December 9, 2020

We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. I didn't know your Father & Grand-Father other than the times he used to Referee B-Ball games at Trinity. He was obviously a true Christian and lived by God's Teaching's with all he accomplished and volunteered for in life. May the Lord Comfort your entire Family during this time. Our Thoughts and Prayer's are with you.

Fred and Jessie Baskett

December 9, 2020

We we’re sorry to read that Chuck passed, the last time we saw him was a few years ago at McDonalds on S Dirksen, had a nice visit, he was full of life with his many part time jobs. He was a kind and caring man, our energizer bunny! Truly will be missed by all. Sincerely, Fred and Jessie Baskett(Fritz Heine’s sister).

Greg and Kathy Womack

December 9, 2020

Very sorry for your loss.

Larry Smith

December 9, 2020

My condolences to all the family; I had the opportunity to work with Chuck many times as a basketball official and I will never forget how he treated players and his partners. He always gave his best, and was a great teacher of the game and of life to everyone he met. I was always proud to say that Chuck and I worked together, and we always had a great time. May he rest in the peace of Christ forever.

Lek

December 9, 2020

My deeply condolences to Kevin and Family.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Don Corrigan

December 9, 2020

To Earlene and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck. Nearly 50 years ago Chuck was my first boss at the Illinois State Board of Education, the beginning of a long career for me with the agency. Chuck taught me the job I took over from him, and through the years we became good friends sharing work experiences and volunteering together with the annual Friend In Deed holiday delivery program. Although Chuck and I lost touch with one another after I retired and moved away from Springfield, thoughts of him today continue to evoke good memories.

ron schwabe

December 9, 2020

Chuck was a good man, always missed, never forgotten, thoughts and prayers at this time..

Rose Foley-Colwill

December 8, 2020

Earlene so sorry about Chuck. I know he has been struggling for some time. He is out of pain and where he would want to be. God bless you during this difficult time. Thinking and praying for you and your family.

Russell and Cathy Benning

December 8, 2020

Coach Chuck will be missed. He was a strong Christian man who lived his faith every day.
God’s blessings on your family!!

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