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Chuck attended UNL and also attended Lincoln Technical College where he received his Accountant I and II Degrees. He worked at Goodyear for nine years previous to attending UNL. Chuck worked in banking beginning in 1972. He worked as a Loan Officer at Commercial Federal Savings and Loan. He became Vice President of Leader Federal Mortgage. He and his wife enjoyed water skiing and golfing. He coached football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Chuck died March 29, 2006 and is survived by his wife, Gloria, one son and one daughter.
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Gloria J. Kowrack (Schmidt)
I loved Charlie being so down to earth. We were at a barbecue, don't remember whose house, but eating like there was no tomorrow. Charlie was really chowing down on lots of things but was loving the potato salad. I happened to have made the potato salad and was interested in his comment. "I never had potato salad like this before, I could just die eating salad like this." He asked who made it and I told him. He asked if I would marry him. He and I were both married at the time but he didn't care. I told him the secret was blue cheese in the mix-just a little, and he told me he didn't like blue cheese but he'd marry me anyway if I'd make him potato salad everyday for the rest of his life. A life lost much too soon.Donna R. Condreay (Weaver)
"Chuck" and I dated and enjoyed many fun filled times during Senior year. I remember most his laughter..a "kidder" but never unkind. He was a loyal friend who encouraged & celebrated the accomplishments of others WITH them. ( as evidenced by Gloria's potato salad story) We always double dated ( Ron Chambers, Mike McGrath, Rog Campbell etc...since he had no "wheels" and I lived at LAFB with a Dad who required dates come to the door)...again a reflection of true friendship....for I'm certain there were times when those guys would have preferred "doubling" with someone who lived closer... Chuck was always a gentleman and a GENTLE man. He was so proud of earning his letter in track, being a member of L club,of his team mates, coaches, and the LHS Links they represented. While saddened to hear of his passing I am encouraged by the legacy he left with family and friends and those he coached. I truly thank God for Chuck's memorable although brief presence in my life.