Charles "Chuck" Kowalsky Obituary (1938

Charles "Chuck" Kowalsky, 80, of Poulsbo, WA, passed away on February 8, 2018. Born on January 12, 1938 in Chicago, IL., he was a graduate of Kelly High School in Chicago and attended the University of Maryland. Chuck served his country with honor in the US Navy. Enlisting in Dec. 1956 and attending boot camp at Great Lakes, IL. he had many great duty stations; San Diego, CA., Ewa Beach, HI., San Miquel, PI., Adak, Alaska, Sasebo, Yokosuka and Yokohama, Japan and Point Mugu, CA. He retired as a Radioman Master Chief after 27 years. Chuck received many awards to include a RVN Meritorious, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendations, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Japanese Government Appreciation Award. He loved serving aboard ship and traveling to many different countries where he led many Civil Action Projects building, repairing, and assisting various orphanages throughout the Pacific. Chuck met and married his beloved wife, Tone Ikeda in Japan on his first tour of duty. In his spare time, he enjoyed running, basketball, golfing, wood working, and spoiling his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tone and twin brother, ETSC Harry Kowalsky. Chuck's memory will live on with his daughters and grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.