Charles Robert Grabowski

Of Hoffman Estates

Charles Robert Grabowski, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away March 4th surrounded by family. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman and passionate woodworker. His free time was spent fishing, paddling, mushroom picking, hiking, listening to music, woodworking, and hanging out with his family. For decades, Chuck and his family took annual fishing trips to Wisconsin, Canada, and his favorite the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Chuck’s lifelong career, as a hardwood floor finisher with The Hardwood Floor Store, introduced him to a hobby; over the years his hard work and perfectionism set the standard according to vendors and contractors. Not only was he a hardwood floor sander, but a carpenter that could make anything. Charles created many fine furniture pieces, from a dining room set and bunk beds to simple plant stands, picture frames, and salt and pepper shakers. Later in life he loved flying his drone in the local forest preserves, being able to see for miles and view the Earth from above brought him so much joy. He shared this joy with his wife, children, and anyone who cared to experience it. Charlie’s love for his family is true and doesn’t come to an end with his passing. Chuck’s grandchildren, children, siblings, friends, and his wife know and feel his love.

Charles is survived by his wife, Annette M. Grabowski nee Koestler; his children Jennifer N. (Andy Smith) Grabowski, Robert C. (Abbey) Grabowski, and Susan M. (Richard Stodulski) Grabowski; his grandchildren, Aden K. and Addilyn R. Grabowski; and his siblings Stephan Grabowski, William Grabowski, Mark (Irene Lowry) Grabowski, and Nancy (Mark Cranley) Grabowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law Rande Latour Grabowski.

Visitation Friday, March 11, 2022, from 2:30 pm until 7:00 pm with a Eulogy Service at 6:00 pm at the Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to “Forest Preserves Foundation” at: https://forestpreservefoundation.org/give/donate.

Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.