Charles Ray Trask, 88, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka surrounded by his family.

Charles was born April 14, 1938, in Fairland, Oklahoma to Haskell Scott Trask and Helen Louise Worthington.

Charles was united in Marriage to Alice Mae Thomas on August 10, 1961, in Sayre, Oklahoma, and they were blessed with two daughters Stephanie and Stacey. Alice preceeded him in death after 52 years of marriage on March 25, 2013.

Charles obtained a Master's Degree in Education and he taught in several different schools. He was a High School Science, Photography, HAM Radio, and Electronics Teacher. He retired in 1999 from St Marys High School after 40 years. After he retired, Charles enjoyed Photography, and Ham Radio. His call letters were WOKKK and he called himself the Kansas Kilowatt Kid.

He is survived by his two daughters Stephanie Palmberg of Emmett, KS, and Stacey Jukes of Topeka, KS. Two Grandchildren Lacey (Nicholas) Palmeri of Rossville KS, and Levi Jukes of Leavenworth, KS and two great grandchildren, Jaxon and Everly Palmeri. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Dawn Senior-Trask of Encampment, WY and 4 nephews Erik Trask, Craig Trask, Thomas Trask and Scott Trask all from Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice, his brother Juel, and his son in law Eric Palmberg, along with numerous other family members.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at Piper Funeral Home in St Marys.

In accordance with Charles' request, cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to an education fund established for his beloved great-grandchildren. In this way, his love and legacy can continue to support them and their dreams for years to come. Contributions may be made to Bank of the Flint Hills under The Charles Trask Legacy Education Fund and may be left in the care of Piper Funeral Home.