Charles Meckfessel
Obituary
Charles Glen Meckfessel was born June 28, 1941 to Glen Charles and Thelma Mae (Corzine) Meckfessel on the family farm just north of Garfield in Pawnee County, Kansas. He passed from this life peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family Friday, August 3, 2012 after fighting the recurrence of a rare form of bile duct cancer. He was 71.
Charles married Mary Ann Fleske on August 27, 1961. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Fort Hays State University in Kansas in 1964 and the two moved to Tulsa a few years later.
Charles was Vice Chairman of the Board at American Bank and Trust Co. where he worked for almost forty years. Prior to that, he served in a variety of financial positions at the Fourth National Bank and Trust Co., Price Waterhouse Co. and Miner and Adams, CPAs in Great Bend, Kansas. He was Secretary-Treasurer at the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority for over 30 years. Charles was a long-time member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served as Treasurer and, most recently as an elder.
He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Mary Ann; two daughters and four grandchildren, Jennifer Goldstein and her husband, Gary and their children, Caleb Glen and Gabriel of Chicago, IL; and Julie Keeney and her husband, Christopher and their children, Nicole and Colin of San Diego, CA. Charles was the eldest of three children and is also survived by his brother, Eldon Meckfessel and his wife, Pat; his sister, Phyllis Foster; his aunt, Wilma Vanover, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Charles' memory to Hospice of Green Country, The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, or the Arkansas River Historical Society.
A funeral service will be held 5:30 pm Sunday at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. A graveside committal will held in Garfield, Kansas.
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Tributes & Memories
Mary Ann, I was so sorry to hear about Charles. Thoughts and prayers seems to be not enough but it is all we have to offer at a time like this. I will always remember Charles with a smile. And, of course, a wave from across the court at the TU games. I hope that the healing process will start soon and eventually bring you some comfort.
Bob Saied
Dear Mary Ann and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. I did not know he was having trouble Please know that our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I do not know your address but would like to keep in touch. This has been a sad year for you with the recent loss of both your parents. I feel bad I was not able to make their services. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Neysa and Jim Brown
Neysa Brown
Mary Ann, Anne and I love you so much. You and your family are in our prayers.
Larry Christian
Mary Ann, My sincere condolances to you and your family for your loss.
pam avison
For one of My Hero\'s, you will be missed!
Gary Wilhelm and Family
We will miss Charles, Dearly. Love Logan, Malachi, Lynette and David
The Foster Family
I enjoyed working with Chuck for many years. He was a true professional in the banking industry. He will be missed.
Steve and Claudia Milligan
So, sorry to hear of Charles passing. Sincerely, Logan, Malachi, Lynette and David
Logan, Malachi, Lynette and David Foster