March 14, 1927 ~ January 27, 2014
Charles Joseph Holomek, 86, of Ponca City, farmer, died January 27, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born March 14, 1927 at Caldwell, Kansas to Charles Jacob and Rose Ellen Watkins Holomek.
Charles graduated from Wakita High School in 1944. He enter the United States Navy April 6, 1945 and was discharged June 27, 1946.
Charles started farming in western Kansas. He married Barbara Wencl on October 6, 1949 and they farmed until he retired. During the winter months he worked at Boeing and Cessna. He also helped frame houses in Wichita and other areas. He helped build the Caldwell School gym and cafeteria.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Evelyn Caldwell and her husband Robert, and a brother Bill.
His survivors include his wife of 64 years and 4 months, Barbara, of Ponca City, OK; one son Charles V. Holomek and his wife Nadia of Pembroke Pines, Florida, granddaughter Kristy and great grandchildren, his sister Mary Kern of Enid, OK and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Cezchoslovakian Cemetery, Caldwell, Kansas.
Memorials may be given in Charles' name to the Czechoslovakian Cemetery or to the Springdale Cemetery.
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Gayla Lee Oathout
Family and Friends - 01/28/2014
I know that simple words won't ease your pain, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Gweneth Reeder West
Family and Friends - 01/28/2014
Chuck and I grew up in Oklahoma where we attended the Springdale School with Mildred Marshall teaching all eight grades! He was several years older but we all played in the harmonica band with our matching capes and hats. I have fond memories of those years. May you be comforted knowing he had a long and full life.
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Sharit & Bill McGinnis
Family and Friends - 01/29/2014
Barbara we are thinking of you at your time of sorrow.
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Rosie Patton
Family and Friends - 01/29/2014
So sorry to hear of Chucks passing. Shelia and I will
see you tomorrow Barbara.
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Dedrah Stoddard
Family and Friends - 01/29/2014
Aunt Barbara, Charlie, Nadia, and Kristy - I can't find words to express my sadness over the loss of Uncle Chuck. May God's loving arms surround you and keep you during this time of immense sorrow. I love you guys dearly.
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Karen Stewart
Family and Friends - 01/30/2014
I have been so blessed to have Chuck & Barbara as my next-door neighbors here in Ponca for many years.
Chuck, I will miss you so much !! You had a life SO well-lived. Thanks for being such a good friend.
God looked around his garden
and found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth
and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
get well on earth again
He saw that the road was getting rough
and the hills are hard to climb
So he closed your weary eyelids
and whispered, “Peace be thine”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
My deepest sympathy to Barbara & family....
Karen
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Darlene Hays Hudson Lowry
Family and Friends - 01/31/2014
Barbara & family:
We are so sorry for your loss. I did not know
Chuck well, but you & I were school friends
for years. And I worked with Mary at the Hospital
in Caldwell. It is a small world, because my
husband worked with your son Charlie at Boeing
years ago.
Take care, Love to you all.
Darlene & Virgil Lowry
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