Charles Grenko
September 15, 2021
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Charles Grenko, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Charles was born March 30, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa to John and Katherine (Golick) Grenko. He proudly served in the United States Army and was employed in the maintenance industry. Charlie enjoyed watching football, baseball, drag racing and professional wrestling. He was a very quiet and reserved person with a loving heart. He was always concerned with his family’s well-being. He loved being an uncle to his many nieces and nephews and always kept up with their activities. Charlie enjoyed his many visits to his cousin Richard Golik and his family. He enjoyed many discussions about cars and car models. He was the “quiet uncle” and a good little brother to his siblings. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Swanson of Orion, Illinois; brother, Stanley (RoseAnn) Grenko of Chicago, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Charlie was preceded in death by his brothers, John W. Grenko and Donald E. Grenko; sister, Delores Cullison; and his parents.
Charlie will be cremated and laid to rest in Illinois close to his family.
Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Charlie.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Francis Herr
09/20/2021
All members of Charlie's extended family have my condolences on his passing. We lost a caring person in Charlie. Classmate in Centerville, class of 1968.
Vicky Sande
09/20/2021
So sorry to hear of Charlies passing. Charlie was a great guy. A very quite but nice person. RIP Charlie. My prayers go out to Charlie and his family.
Carol Pickard Kelley
09/20/2021
Sad to learn that another classmate has passed. Remembering Charlie as a quiet and kind guy. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Skip and Linda Campbell
09/19/2021
very Sorry to hear of the passing of my classmate Charlie. We both graduated in 1968 from CHS. Condolences to family of Charlie. R.I.P. Charles G.
Mary Ann (Lisac) Marshall
09/19/2021
Charlie was my cousin, his mom and mine were sisters. I have found memories of our trips to Centerville and visitng with the Grenkos and Goliks. Especially Aunt Kate's fried chicken.