Charles Allen Kutchka, Sr. 87, life-long resident of Victoria, passed away March 27, 2020. Charles was born August 23, 1932, to the late Launa Grace Chambless and Anton Allen Kutchka. Charles served in the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Charles worked as a banker at Victoria Bank and Trust Company for 43 years before retirement on July 31, 1993. He served as Vice President and Trust Officer for most of his working years.
Charles was very involved in his community and served in many clubs including Knights of Columbus-Victoria Council No. 1329, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly No. 1126, former president of the Serra Club of Victoria, Lay Associate of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament and was on the advisory board of Nazareth Academy. He was also a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for many years.
Charles married Margaret Rossi Kutchka on June 4, 1960 and celebrated 59 years of marriage. Together they raised 5 children. Charles was a family man and enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren. He was always ready for a game of cards with family or friends.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kutchka of Victoria; daughters, Carol Ann Titus (David) of San Antonio, Ann Margaret Kutchka (Ron Barnett) of Houston; sons, Charles Allen Kutchka Jr. of Victoria, Louis Anthony Kutchka (Kristeen) of Victoria; Patrick Earl Kutchka (Misty) of Victoria; grandchildren, T.J. Titus, Melanie Villanueva (Juan), Ashley Chinowith (Zach), Katy Kutchka, Alicia Arnold (Cody), Kyle Kutchka (Brittany), Allison Kutchka, Paige Kutchka, Rebekah Stevens (Wayne), Ethan Reha, and his great-grandchildren, Zoe Chinowith, Grace Arnold and Benjamin Villanueva.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 8:15 AM~ 9:15 AM with a rosary to be recited at 9:15 AM led by Rev. Dalton Ervin, followed by a time of remembrance by Charles' children and grandchildren. A memorial mass of celebration will begin at 10 AM with Rev. Michael Rother officiating.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 2 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery. Flag folding and playing of taps to honor Charles will be held under the Auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council. A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at a later date when the COVID-19 threat has passed.
Honorary pallbearers are T.J. Titus, Kyle Kutchka, Juan Villanueva, Zach Chinowith, Cody Arnold, Ethan Reha, Wayne Stevens, and Weston Hall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory, Nazareth Academy, St. Joseph High School or The American Alzheimer’s Association.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
