Urbanek

TAYLOR— Charles John Urbanek Jr., 83, of Taylor passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Charles was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Taylor.

He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1954.

He married Barbara Stojanik of Granger in 1959 and from this union were born four children.

Charles worked at Safeway until being hired at IGC in Rockdale, then Alcoa where he continued to work through various incarnations, until he retired in 2003. He worked on his farm tirelessly until he was no longer able to, hunting and fishing whenever possible.

Charles was a devout Catholic and a lifelong worshipper at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He was in the National Guard, a volunteer for the Taylor Fire Department, then Thrall and Thorndale, an avid sportsman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.

He loved to dance, loved children, and always had a smile and a handshake ready for every person he met. He was a simple man but lived a full life.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Annie Urbanek, and brothers Ben Urbanek and Jerome Urbanek.

Charles is survived by his four children, Ramona Urbanek, Gary Urbanek (wife Tracey), Mark Urbanek, and Brenda Harrison (husband Drexel); a sister, Anna Vittek; grandchildren Kyle, Christopher, Mickale, Chris, Kasey, Kenny and Cheyenne; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, many friends.

For their kind and compassionate care, the family extends sincere thanks to the staff of SPJST Skilled Nursing and SPJST Assisted Living.

Visitation was held Friday, June 5, at Providence Funeral Home, with a rosary.

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or School or the nonprofit of your choice.