Charles E. Piske

March 6, 1951 - November 23, 2016

Charles E. Piske, 65 of Huntley passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 23, 2016 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born March 6, 1951 in Elgin the son of Edward and Bessie (Bakley) Piske. Chuck was a 1970 graduate of Huntley High School. He was a highly skilled Union Local #2087 Carpenter. Chuck loved the outdoors whether it was gardening, boating or hunting and fishing. He loved playing host to his kids and grandkids around the pool. He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church in Huntley and was serving as Chairman of the Ministry of Trustees. Chuck was a 7 1/2 year survivor of Pancreatic Cancer. Surviving are his mother, Bessie; five children, Penny (Michael) Pape, Amy (Michael) Pierce, Amanda (Brian) Jakubowicz, Jeremy Piske, and Caroline Piske; 9 grandchildren, Brandon, Chloe, Mackenna, Haven, Jackson, Tyson, Wilson, Trevor, and Alayna; two sisters, LaVonne (Donald) Mally, and Patsy Stohlquist; and several nieces and nephews; and his 6am coffee buddies from Papa G's.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward; and his first wife, Cynthia. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Monday, Nov. 28 at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St, Huntley with burial in the Huntley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 to 7 pm at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St, Huntley.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the First Congregational Church or the Pancreatic Cancer Network.