Charles R. "Chuck" Sekera
November 2, 1936 ~ March 7, 2024
Born in:
Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
Charles R. “Chuck” Sekera, 87, passed away on March 7, 2024. He is survived by his children, Leslie (Rex) Jakeman, Greg (Anne) Sekera, and Chris (Tia) Sekera; grandchildren, Aimee (David) James, Capt. Benjamin (Capt. Michelle Lee) Jakeman, Kayleigh (Austin) Sand, Owen Sekera, Joe Sekera, John (Michelle) Jakeman and Cathrina Jakeman; brother, Raymond (Jody) Sekera; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Bob) Young and Jonna Lee (Joe) Adamich; Special cousins in Pittsburgh including Don Loreski, Donna Kunis, Sharyn Kelson, Joella (Jose) Rivera, and Bill (Maryann) Reed; as well as the Duvia family in Italy; several nieces and nephews; wide circle of friends, neighbors from Aberdeen Bluff and Stone Creek at Flying Horse Senior Living; and classmates from St. Francis de Sales – Class of 1954.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rosemary; and sister, Judy Sekera.
Chuck was born to Charles and Esther (Loreski) Sekera on November 2, 1936, in Turtle Creek, Pa. He was a retired School District 60 teacher and administrator, former computer store owner, and writer for the Pueblo Business Journal. Chuck was instrumental in bringing computers into Pueblo schools. He developed his own creative products through a company he called Avatar Design. He bought his first Apple Macintosh Computer in 1984.
He had many hobbies including computers, photography, bird watching, playing piano, and various phases including baking bread and pizza; making ravioli; and raising gerbils and mice. He loved road trips, hummingbirds, museums, The Pueblo Lore, and going to the movies but more than anything, he loved his wife, Rosemary, being with his family and friends, and learning new things.
He was a lifelong Democrat, Pueblo West Booster, and former board member of the Aberdeen Homeowners Association.
Viewing, at 2:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. Reception to follow the funeral service in the Montgomery & Steward Banquet Hall.
Interment, 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TREES PLEASE c/o Jean Latka, 229 Midway Ave., Pueblo, Colorado 81004 or the Pueblo County Historical Society, 203 West “B” Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003.
Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Viewing: March 15, 2024 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Funeral Service: March 15, 2024 3:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Interment: March 19, 2024 2:00 pm
Roselawn Cemetery
1706 Roselawn Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-542-2934
Mr. Sekera was my seventh grade english teacher at Pitts Middle School. I always felt that, he saw me & realized what I needed. Rosemary was my first grade teacher, at Goodnight Elementary. I always enjoyed, seeing them around town. We always discussed politics. May he rest in peace! 🕊
My deepest condolences to Leslie, Greg, Chris and your entire immediate and extended family. Your mom and dad were a breath of fresh air when we were growing up. I learned about life and strong traditional values in a non-traditional fashion. Chuck’s hip living/stereo room just inside your front door with the big JBL speakers and reel to reel sound system. Your mom’s spicy, canned homemade pickles. Duke’s protective bark followed by your mom’s infectious laugh. Meanwhile Chuck would sit back, roll his eyes, shake his head or even bless us with a classic “Chuck-ism”. When he spoke, you’d better be listening, or you would certainly miss out on a memorable one liner.
I considered it a blessing in May, 2021 when I ran into them at Latronica’s, with my youngest daughter for the last time. My daughter said, “I bet their pretty cool grandparents”. She nailed it !
Thank you so much for putting the service online. I watched it last night with a tear in my eye at times, but more often with a good belly laugh. I sure hope the good sisters heard Chuck’s comment about being “Nunned Up”!
May God Bless and keep these two. Pueblo will not be the same without them!
Thoughts and prayers from the entire Kocman family.
We both miss Chuck and Rosemary greatly. They were the best of friends, and their commitment to their community was an example of pure selflessness. We remember their senses of humor and their smiles often. They were great neighbors and great citizens.
Chuck remains one of my fondest memories! He and I were fraternity brothers at the University of Northern Colorado, he was a member of my wedding and he and Rosemary traveled with my wife Bea and me. He will remain fondly in my memories.
It is with sadness hearing that my cousin, Chuck, passed away. I remember the fun times in Turtle Creek, PA, when the cousins would get together at Uncle Charlie and Aunt Esther’s house by the many brick steps down to Oak Avenue. Their house was very nice and the milk
delivery opening was unique.
Cousin Chuck called me a few years ago to wish me a Happy Birthday as he thought my birthday was the same as his, but mine is in the seventh. We had a very nice conversation!
I moved to Pensacola, FL from Penn Hills, PA many years after Chuck, Judy and Raymond moved to CO with their parents. Before that, I lived in
England, then Alaska. Now, I’m back in Pensacola.
My friend, Pam, has a son who lives in CO and wanted to fly me to CO to visit her son and I told her I wanted to see my cousins, also. This was after COVID. Our trip never happened.
My heart aches that I never got to visit with Chuck and meet Rosemary and their children and to see Judy.
My prayers are with Chuck’s family.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You all were blessed with having
incredible parents.
Love, Gladys ‘GG’ Sekera Goss
We texted for a short time.
Thank you Chuck for your kindness and friendship while I student taught at Pitts. I loved our friendship that developed. You’ll be happy to know that I had a long 33 years in education thanks to your mentorship. Rest in Peace, dear friend. Dan Roque
Dear Leslie, Greg, and Chris,
We Genovas have such good memories of time spent with your mom and dad and you kids.
Diane, and Christopher and Carrie
Clif Smith
I will always remember our wonderful times together. What fun we had together going to lunch.
We also shared years of teaching together in District 60.
Dear Leslie. Greg, and Chris,
We Genovas have such wonderful memories of time spent with your parents and you kids.
Diane, Christopher, and Carrie
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Sekara family.
Chuck and Rosemary were some of Pueblo’s finest. Gentlepeople, kind, generous, brilliant, and true-blue. Rest in God’s peace. John and Sherry
My cousin Chuck; engaged in life and present until the (sadly) sudden end. We had a phone chat just the day before he passed away. You’ll never know how thankful I am that I returned his call to me. It’s a memory I will forever cherish. Thank you, Leslie, for making his final trip back home to Pittsburgh happen. It was a gift for us all.
Mr. Sekera was a great teacher and probably provided the most influence on my education, of any teacher I had.
His classroom was always a peaceful sanctuary, admist the maddness of East High School in the 70’s!
Greg sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Praying for you and your family.
Chuck and Rosalie were such a sweet couple! We have missed seeing them around town since your dear Mom passed and Chuck moved. They were always smiling and were so fun! They were a blessing to all who knew them.
Our prayers are with you all.
Chuck was my classmate at St. Francis de Sales way back in the 50’s. In home room we were seated alphabetically, so my last name being Slattery, we were usually seated just in front of or behind each other. Those were the days! As our 70th anniversary of graduation from high school approaches it is with fond memories I remember Chuck. May he rest in Peace.
Dearest Chaz,
You are one of my all time favorite people. Thank you for the laughs, interesting conversations, and one-of-a-kind acronyms that I still use to this day. My favorite part was knowing you.
Leslie, Greg, and Chris: sending my love and deepest condolences to you and your families.