Charles F. "Charlie" Sadowsky, 67, died Aug. 19, 2014, at his home in Newton.
He was born on June 22, 1947, in Newton, to Sydney (Gwinn) and John Sadowsky. He graduated from Newton High School and enlisted in the
Army
in September 1968. While stationed at Ft. Myer, Virginia, he was active
with the Honor Guard. Charlie volunteered for Combat Duty in South
Vietnam where he served for one year. When he returned from the service,
he was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, until his
discharge in 1968. While enlisted, he earned a National Defense Service
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Vietnam
Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. During his
younger years, he loved to go pheasant hunting in South Dakota. He spent
a lot of time at his cabin in Colorado, fishing and enjoying the
outdoors. Charlie had a kind heart and was always helping anyone in need. His enjoyments in life were his daughter and grandchildren.
He was married to Peggy Schilling from 1969-1987 then later married Carolyn Neal in 2007; both survive. Other survivers
include, a daughter, Amber Sadowsky Childs, Newton; three
grandchildren, Brittany Jaso, Brody and Briley Scott, all of Newton;
great-grandchild, Byntlee Jaso, Newton; three brothers, Bruce (Loretta)
Sadowsky, Derby, Martin Sadowsky, Newton, and Bob (Terri) Sadowsky,
Newton; sister, Mary Sue (Mel) Voth, North Newton; and many nieces and
nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Rose Marie; son, Christopher George; and son-in-law, Michael Childs Jr.
Visitation will be at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home on
Sunday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m., with the family greeting from 3 to 5
p.m., and also Monday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 8 p.m., with no family
greeting. Memorials may be made to the Harvey County Homeless Shelter, in care of the funeral home at 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
