Charles Kutscherousky

Charles "Santa Kutsch" Kutscherousky, age 58, of West, passed away Friday morning, January 28, 2011 at his residence. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Resurrection celebrated 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home. Mr. Kutscherousky was born February 22, 1952 in Waco, the son of Ernest M. and Lucille (Bezdek) Kutscherousky. He attended St. Mary's School and graduated from West High School in 1972. Charles was a self employed truck driver. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption. Charles was also a member of the S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 6, K.J.T. Society No. 31, the GoodFellas Club, Knights of Columbus No. 2305, a West Fraternal Officer, and an Associate Director of Westfest. He enjoyed playing Santa, having a good time, traveling, and especially loved having a good time with family and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Beth Kutscherousky. Survivors include two daughters, Suzanna Kutscherousky and Charley Michelle Kutscherousky, both of Waco; a brother, Ernest F. "Kutsch" Kutscherousky and wife Sharon of West; two sisters, Sue Snider and husband Ken of Marble Falls and Ginger Kutscherousky of West; three grandchildren, Jazmine, Sebastian, and Paul; nieces and nephews, Ken Key, Kelly Key, Bo Kutscherousky, and Savannah Fullerton; and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund or to the Waco GoodFellas.