Charles G. Estochen,Sr., 84 of Sioux City, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at a local hospital.
Services for Charles G. Estochen Sr., 84, of Sioux City, Iowa will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2017 at Waterbury Funeral Service, 4125 Orleans Ave., Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charles was born April 24, 1932 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Mary (Pagesh) Estochen. He grew up in McKeesport and attended school there. After school he joined the Air Force in January of 1950, serving in England during the Korean Conflict. Charles married Mercella Tucker on December 13, 1952 at the Sioux City Air Base Chapel. After his honorable discharged in January of 1954, the couple made their home in Sioux City. Over the years, Charles worked at Aalfs Manufacturing, retiring after 41 years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Hinton and the Deer Run Golf Course. He was a lifelong Steelers Fan, an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman and devoted family man.
Survivors include his wife Mercella Estochen of Sioux City; 3 children, Chuck (Darlene) Estochen Jr. of Sioux City, Kara (Sam) Reves of Soldotna, Alaska, and John (Trudi) Estochen of Dakota City, NE; 8 grandchildren, Brad Estochen, Renee (David) Lo, Chuck Estochen III, William Reves & fiancé, Desirae, David (Christine) Reves, Cory (Miranda) Estochen, Dustin (Jessica) Estochen and Amber (Adi) Cizmic; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Robert Estochen of Georgia, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
If you have Steelers gear, wear it to the service.