Charles Frank Hujik, 83 years old, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI, joined the love of his life on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
He was born July 28, 1938, in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Julius and Mildred (Chromec) Hujik. Charles graduated from Kenosha Bradford High School, where he played basketball and ran track; he also starred on an undefeated football team for coach Chuck Jaskwhich. Charles went on to earn a football scholarship to Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. The highlight of his football career was scoring a touchdown against TCU in 1958 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. He later served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France, where he guarded the beaches and cafes of La Baule. He met his future wife, Micheline Korman, they wed on June 15, 1962, in La Baule, France, and then settled in Kenosha, WI. Charles and Micheline enjoyed traveling and made an annual trip to France, among other places.
Charles worked for Vigansky, the Sunnyside Club, Town and Country Liquors, opened a Ponderosa, and ended his career at Mary D. Bradford High School. He enjoyed fishing, and attending his grandchildren’s events, whether it was a sporting event, concert or play. In later years, he loved playing bocce with friends.
Survivors include his children, Marc (Terri) Hujik of Kenosha, WI and Natalie Kinsch of Phoenix, AZ; his twin brother, Richard (Sandy) Hujik of Pleasant Prairie, WI and brother Jerry (Mary) Hujik of Greenville, SC; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hujik of Madison, WI; and five grandchildren, Alexa Hujik, Tyler (Alexandra) Hujik, Sydney (Kyle) Sebetic, Jade Kinsch, and Jett Kinsch.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Micheline; and brother, Roger Hujik.
Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Proko Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, in his memory.