Charles E. Shirack
April 21, 1929 ~ November 5, 2023
Charles E. Shirack, 94, of Solomon, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born in Salina, Kansas, on April 21, 1929, the son of Bert and Myrtle (Carlin) Shirack. He joined the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Leona Dautel on September 4, 1954. She preceded him in death on August 25, 1985.
Charlie farmed around the Solomon area. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Dickinson County 4-H and served on the Solomon school board for 25 years.
Charlie is survived by five daughters: Kristina Perkins of Oregon; Cindy Keeler (Gary) of Hutchinson; Suzanna Tillery of Solomon, Mary Lucas of Nebraska; and Sara Turpin (Jerry) of Kansas City, Kansas. Two sons: Joe Shirack (Lisa) of Solomon and Robert Shirack (John) of Seattle, WA. Fourteen grandchildren and twelve Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Leona, three siblings, a son, Andy Shirack and two grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler Shirack. The family has chosen cremation.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon, with Father John Wolesky officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Solomon. Parish Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 9, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following until 8 p.m.
The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com