Charles Medvick

   Charles Medvick, 95, of Richmond Heights, MO, formerly from Maryland Heights, MO and Marion, IL, born March 21, 1931 in Morgantown, WV to James and Sophia Medvick, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Trustwell Assisted Living in Richmond Heights, MO.

   Charlie attended Morgantown, WV High School and graduated in 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 3 years during the Korean War. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, 40th Infantry division. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant.

   He then attended WVU and graduated with a BS in Forestry in 1956. Following graduation, he attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and graduated in 1958 with a Masters degree in Forestry. He worked as a conservationist for 41+ years across WI, IN and IL until retiring from the IL Dept. Of Mines and Minerals in 1997.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James Medvick and George Medvick, a sister, Mary, nee Medvick, Gansor, and a daughter, Carol Medvick, who passed away on October 11, 2012.

   He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Arlene, nee Kacik, Medvick, whom he married on May 30, 1956 in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Morgantown, WV; two sons: Mark (Debbie) Medvick of Mascoutah, IL and David (Nancy) Medvick of Maryland Heights, MO; three grandchildren: Troy (Chrissy) Medvick of Mascoutah, IL; Haley (Cory) Mayo of Waterloo, IL; and Anthony Medvick of Maryland Heights, MO; and two great-grandchildren: Madyson (Noah) Wienstroer of Mascoutah and Brody Medvick of Mascoutah, IL.

   In lieu of all other gifts, donations may be made to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. Demazenod Dr, Belleville, IL 62223 and can be made through the funeral home.   Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

    FUNERAL: A private funeral service will be held at Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah, IL. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis MO with full military honors.