Charles “Chuck” Albert Elkert died on January 20, 2023. He was born in Munising, Michigan on August 18, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Fredrick and Pauline Ethel McAllister Elkert; son, Dean Charles Elkert; and Charles’ wife, Joanne Lee (Revord) Elkert.
Chuck is survived by his daughters, Vicki Elkert Harris, Phyllis Elkert Price (Nicky), and Colleen Elkert Carter; son, Paul David Elkert (Lynn); eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.
Charles was a beloved father of five. As a youth, he earned the distinguished Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout ranks. He later served as a Scout Master where he attended several of the National Boy Scout Jamborees across the US.
Charles graduated from Michigan Technological University as a mechanical engineer. He enjoyed a successful career for over forty years as Plant Engineer with Alpha Cellulose Corporation.
Years after retirement, he took great pleasure in meeting and serving the members of the Morganton community as a greeter at Walmart. Charles will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
A private family graveside will take place at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Worked with Chuck for 18 years at Alpha Cellulose. Hard working, dedicated and brilliant by many standards. I enjoyed his sharing some of the experiences he had in Romania and benefitted from the wisdom he gave regarding investments. “Get that Berkshire Hathaway”! He was so right! When he was moving into his newly office. I noticed an “Ingrham” brand clock that I knew was made in the 1970’s. I knew because I had worked there as a teen. My dad had also worked there until his passing in 1985. ( I started working at Alpha in July 1986). He insisted I take the clock. I did. I still have the clock. It is among the few worldly treasures I cherish. I kept a Bible on my desk. More than once, I’d come in and see him reading that old Bible. I’d never disturb or interrupt him during that time either. Chuck had a “particular” way of reading so I knew he was sincere. Missed you after the mill shut down. Pray you had a great rest of your life. See you some day in heaven.
So sorry for your loss.
My condolences and prayers to all of his family. Prayers flying up. He ran an amazing race and now in the arms of our savior. Until we meet again!
Chuck was good Man it was a pleasure to have known him. So sorry for the family loss..