May 2nd, 1938 - June 18th, 2018 
Charles Edward Skobrak Sr., known as Charlie, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 80 years old. Charlie was born on May 2, 1938 in Borzavar, Hungary with a family of 10 including 7 brothers and sisters. Charlie's journey to Stockton, CA included escaping his country during the Hungarian Revolution in 1957 with lifetime friend Alex Gulyas. Charlie was a hardworking man with many aspirations. After marrying the love of his life, Donna Mae, they together opened their own business known as Charlie's Day & Nite Lock and Key in December 1962. Charlie's Day & Nite has served the Stockton area for over 55 years and remains a true legacy of Charlie's hard work. Charlie was a well-known safe technician and businessman who inspired many. He was a proud Hungarian who truly enjoyed working but always made sure to make time for family and friends. Charlie will forever be remembered by many as a wonderful dancer, great storyteller, hard worker, loving family member, and big jokester. Charlie was involved in many locksmith associations as well as the Executive Club of Stockton and Stockton Rotary.
Charlie is survived by beloved wife of 55 years Donna Skobrak, Sons Charlie Skobrak Jr. (Tonya) and Steve Skobrak (Veronica), and grandchildren Jennifer Hartman (Corbin), Nicholas Skobrak, Brennon Skobrak, Connie Navarro, Eddie Balanon, Maisy Balanon, and Rigoberto Skobrak.
Memorial Service is on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11am at St. Andrew's Church, 4910 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA, reception to immediately follow. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Charlie to St. Andrews Church (www.standrewsstockton.org).
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Skobrak family.
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