Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Jul 30, 2011 18:59:51 GMT -5
Rysticken, Chuck "Sardar"
Chuck Rysticken, age 66, of 1341 South 24th Street, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Chuck was born on August 12, 1944, the son of the late Daniel and Lorraine (Schrimpf) Rysticken of Manitowoc. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School. Chuck always wanted to be a professional soldier, but his eyesight kept him out of West Point. He then became a code interceptor after schooling with the ASA Training Center. This training took him to the ASA Field Station in Asmara, East Africa, which was an 18 month duty in a very isolated area. He was there when the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred and he was on high alert. Chuck always excelled as a graphic artist and while stationed in Ethopia, his artwork was presented to Emperor Haile Selassi in Africa. Chuck was proud of his name Sardar (meaning native chief, a leader) given to him by a best buddy in the service. And a leader he was, belonging to many organizations to honor the military.
Chuck was a charter member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 731 and as the second president began a friendship with the Hmong people of Manitowoc. He designed the logo for the Vietnam Veterans Chapter, served on the Board of Directors and as newsletter chairman. He was a member of the American Legion and founding member of the Cold War Veterans Association, serving as their international quartermaster. He also was a life member of the DAV, AMVETS, Manitowoc County United Veterans Council and in 2007 he was chosen as their member of the year. Chuck served on the committee for bringing the Moving Wall to Manitowoc in 1999. He was an honorary member of the European Theater and founder and First Commander of the Polish Legion of American Vets, Post 214. Chuck was a gifted graphic artist and owner of Imperial Design in Manitowoc.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Calvary Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Burial will take place on Monday, July 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Chuck wished to express a special thanks to Dave Van Ells for 40 years of friendship and "fighting our real and imaginary wars." Friends of Chuck would like to especially thank the dedicated and wonderful nurses and aides at the Health Care Center for the compassionate care shown to Chuck during his three weeks at the facility.
Thank you to the angel that took care of Chuck all of these days.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on July 17, 2011
Chuck Rysticken, age 66, of 1341 South 24th Street, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Chuck was born on August 12, 1944, the son of the late Daniel and Lorraine (Schrimpf) Rysticken of Manitowoc. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School. Chuck always wanted to be a professional soldier, but his eyesight kept him out of West Point. He then became a code interceptor after schooling with the ASA Training Center. This training took him to the ASA Field Station in Asmara, East Africa, which was an 18 month duty in a very isolated area. He was there when the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred and he was on high alert. Chuck always excelled as a graphic artist and while stationed in Ethopia, his artwork was presented to Emperor Haile Selassi in Africa. Chuck was proud of his name Sardar (meaning native chief, a leader) given to him by a best buddy in the service. And a leader he was, belonging to many organizations to honor the military.
Chuck was a charter member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 731 and as the second president began a friendship with the Hmong people of Manitowoc. He designed the logo for the Vietnam Veterans Chapter, served on the Board of Directors and as newsletter chairman. He was a member of the American Legion and founding member of the Cold War Veterans Association, serving as their international quartermaster. He also was a life member of the DAV, AMVETS, Manitowoc County United Veterans Council and in 2007 he was chosen as their member of the year. Chuck served on the committee for bringing the Moving Wall to Manitowoc in 1999. He was an honorary member of the European Theater and founder and First Commander of the Polish Legion of American Vets, Post 214. Chuck was a gifted graphic artist and owner of Imperial Design in Manitowoc.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Calvary Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Burial will take place on Monday, July 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Chuck wished to express a special thanks to Dave Van Ells for 40 years of friendship and "fighting our real and imaginary wars." Friends of Chuck would like to especially thank the dedicated and wonderful nurses and aides at the Health Care Center for the compassionate care shown to Chuck during his three weeks at the facility.
Thank you to the angel that took care of Chuck all of these days.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on July 17, 2011
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