Charles J. Metelka Obituary (1942

Charles J. Metelka, age 74, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota of injuries sustained from a car accident. He was born September 22, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Veronica (Cwik). He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loyola University (B.S.), University of Hawaii (M.A.) and received his PhD from Northwestern University. Charles married Kathleen Morrison August 22, 1964. They were blessed with 52 years of marriage. Charles and Kathleen moved to Menomonie in 1974 where Charles continued to fulfill his dream of teaching. Charles devoted his life to teaching, and was a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for 38 years. Charles was a kind and gentle soul who loved his wife, Aloha Hawaiian shirts and mentoring his students. He was known for putting a smile on everyone’s face. Charles is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his brother, Ronald (Patricia) Metelka; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Morrison; sister-in-law, Patricia (Robert) Getz; brothers-in-law, George Morrison and Robert (Marie) Morrison; nieces: Karen, Stephanie, Michelle, Brenda and Nicole, nephews: Rob, Brian, Matt and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Veronica; sisters-in-law Valerie Metelka and Cecilia Morrison. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie, with Father James Kurzynski officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service.