Charles "Chuck" Unger

Charles (Chuck) K. Unger (age 62) entered into eternal rest on October 1st, 2020 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative brain disease. Chuck was born to Elizabeth (nee Burghaus) and Norbert Unger on October 4, 1957. Previously of West Allis, Wisconsin, Chuck became a full time resident of rural Berlin, WI (Town of Seneca) in 2011 after many years vacationing there with his family. A devout Catholic, Chuck was a member of St. Rita Parish in West Allis for 53 years, later joining St. Mark’s Parish in Redgranite upon his move. For 28 years he made his career with the West Allis Police Department. He started as a Patrolman, served on many task forces and initiatives, finally retiring as a Captain of Police in 2011. Chuck was a member of the New Berlin Suburban Sno-Hawks, Berlin River Riders, Knights of Columbus Redgranite, Wildhogs Motorcycle Club and was a past member of the Berlin Boat Club and M.N.W. H.O.G. Everyone’s favorite uncle and life of the party, he spent much time with family and friends camping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, ocean cruising, and enjoyed sharing his homemade wine. He is survived by his wife, Karen Unger (nee Pflugradt); children, Annie (Eric) Kassens, Debra (Philip) Krueger, Colette (Christopher) Nakielski, and Benjamin (Casey) Unger; and grandchildren, Haydn, Noah, Samantha, Lila, Finnegan, Evelyn, Mckenna and Rachel. He is further survived by his mother, Elizabeth Unger; and siblings, Steven (Marlene) Unger, Thomas (Sally) Unger, Barbara (Randy) Scudder, Mary (Patrick) Boushon, and John (Marge) Unger; as well as many loving Pflugradt in-laws and friends. He has been preceded in death by his father Norbert Unger and brother, Joseph Unger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church of Redgranite with Deacon Bob Precourt officiating. Family and friends may visit with the family and pay their respects to Chuck on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin and also on Saturday, October 10 2020 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church of Redgranite. Burial will follow services at the St. Mark Cemetery. Due to the pandemic, friends and family are asked to please wear a mask and social distance in the funeral home and church, sitting with close family members or friends only. Also, in keeping with CDC guidelines, there will be no luncheon or fellowship following services.

Charles "Chuck" Unger

October 4, 1957 - October 1, 2020