Charles Walter Kische

Charles "Chuck" Walter Kische of Yreka, CA passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the age of 87. Charles was born June 2, 1939 in New London, WI to Walter and Norma Kische. Charles enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Wisconsin and would often tell stories of the escapades he had with his brother Tom, sister Sue and cousin Mike. The family moved in the 50's to Leona Valley, CA where Charles attended school. He married his high school sweetheart Shirley Brown and they had two children, Connie and David. Charles worked with contractors and developed the trade of painting. Charles was a quick learner and hard worker and soon was in demand and able to take advantage of the building boom in Southern California. Charles and Shirley divorced but remained good friends. In the 1970's Charles visited a friend in Yreka and liked the area so much he decided to move his family there. He acquired his painting contractor's license and developed a reputation for quality work. Charles met and married Elaine Dorrell Adams. They had a daughter Kindell. After a work related injury which left him partially paralyzed, Charles acquired rental properties to supplement his income. Charles loved building houses and purchased 5 acres and built a house for his family just outside of town. He planted several trees on the property and the rest of his life enjoyed riding his tractor and lawn mower on his five acres and watching his trees grow. He loved to fish and spent many hours on the Klamath River fishing for salmon. Charles is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Connie Stanford (Neal), (sadly Connie passed away a few weeks after her dad died) He is also survived by his son David (Deanna) and daughter Kindell. Charles is also survived by his sister Sue Juarez, grandchildren Cody Stanford, Nick Kische, Henry and Christopher Lewis and a great grandchild Leif Stanford, his stepson Jon Albee, Misty, Brook and Cole, Crystal's children, and Crystal's grandchildren Bradley, Brielle and Brexton. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Kelly Albee and stepdaughter Crystal Bradford along with his parents, his brother Tom, and his first wife Shirley. A memorial service is scheduled for August 15 at the Grenada Community Berean Church, 512 6'th Street, Grenada CA at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the food bank of your choice.

Charles Walter Kische

June 2, 1939 - June 18, 2026