Today we celebrate the life of Charles Robert Wielosinski (aka West), who was born on September 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Cecelia (née Nowakowski). He passed away on October 15, 2025. Charles is survived by his life partner and spouse Jill (nee Tobias), former wife Mary Ann West, his son Mark (Terri née Stone), grandsons Christopher (Taylor) and Chad (Samantha), and great-grandchildren Kennedy, Madison, and Charlie Jonathan. He is also survived by his sister Lucia (Jerome) Strzyzynski and her children, son David (Jane née Grabowski) and their children Nicholas, Katherine, and Timothy, daughter Kathleen (Terrence) Tasior and their children Ethan and Austin, and daughter Sandra Strzyzynski; and his brothers John (Barbara née Minutillo) Wielosinski and son Scott, and Philip (Patricia née Flood) Wielosinski and son Nathan.

A Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Cavalry Division, Charles served from 1964 to 1966 and was honored with the Parachute Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Service Badge with the M-14 Rifle. After his military service, he pursued his passion for SCCA B and A production Corvette Racing, building and innovating with his partner Bill Morrison as part of the West Morrison Racing Team. Charles was an avid photographer, a licensed airplane pilot, and a model train enthusiast, belonging to the "ShortFlaggers" and S Gaugers train groups, where he made many valued friends. He had a big heart for all the pets in his life...and there were many dogs and cats, for sure!

Charles enjoyed a successful career as a Realtor, starting with Wm. L. Kunkel and retiring from Baird and Warner after over 30 years, working alongside his wife. He was dedicated to helping clients find their dream homes and was known for developing long-term, lasting relationships. Charles was a person who made a real impact on those he met, and he will be dearly missed. Godspeed on your next adventure, Charles "Chuck," we'll miss you!

Visitation will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 from 3:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Chuck's name to Disabled American Veterans, https://help.dav.org/page/66135/donate/ , Tunnel to Towers, https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/ , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/ , or to a pet charity of your choice. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .