Charles A. Kohlbecker Jr.

Charles A. Kohlbecker, Jr., (Chas) of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Charles A. and Hazel Ball Kohlbecker. Chas is survived by his loving wife, Joanne DiBartolomeo, who he married on December 8, 2001.

Chas is also survived by one daughter Kitrina (Lane) Harris of Trenton, Florida; one son, Joshua Kohlbecker of Seminole, Florida; two step-sons, Brett (Elizabeth) Feger of Ave Maria, Florida and Bryan (Mary) Feger of Durham, North Carolina; seven granddaughters and four grandsons; and nine siblings: Rose (Mike) Hileman, Tim (Lyn) Kohlbecker, Sandy (Steve) Bates, Julie (Lance) Little and Diane Kauffman (Bruce) all of Tuscola, Illinois, Gerry (Dena) Kohlbecker of Venice, Florida, Carol (Steve) Feld of Prospect, Kentucky, Mark Kohlbecker of Charleston, Illinois and Paul (Katrina) Kohlbecker or Rotonda West, Florida.

Chas received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Drake University in 1973 and spent his 44-year career as a pharmacist on the northend of Springfield. He was a skilled and avid basketball player who enjoyed both watching and teaching basketball. Chas also played in several Gus Macker Tournaments over the years, winning several. When he wasn't playing, he amassed a collection of baseball and basketball cards to be rivaled. He was passionate about reading, especially about history and underwater adventure. He lived to fish and was great at it. From sunrise to sunset, hot or cold, in a boat or on the bank, no matter what was biting, Chas spent countless hours waiting for the big one and enjoyed teaching his grandchildren his ways. Above all else, he was a faithful Catholic who loved his wife, kids, and family.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday, November 12 from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen, Springfield. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 722 South 12th Street, Springfield with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Animal Protective League.