Charles Anthony Ciastko

Charles Anthony “Chuck” Ciastko, 59, of Morocco, IN passed away at his home on Nov. 9, 2023. He was born in Hammond on June 23, 1964, son of the late Raymond Joseph and Alice (Cox) Ciastko. He was a 1982 graduate of T.F. North High School in Calumet City, IL, and graduated from Indiana University with his master’s degree in geology.

“Mr. C”, as his students affectionately called him, taught physics and earth/space science at Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake. He touched the hearts of many over the years. He enjoyed having deep philosophical conversations; loved playing Dungeons & Dragons; and he adored his precious grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Joseph Ciastko (Lindsey) of D’Iberville, MS; three grandchildren: Jakeup, Annabel and Oliver; one brother, Jeff Ciastko (Ruth) of California; two sisters, Cathy Rumba (Malcolm) of Florida and Judith Ciastko of Wisconsin; and his former wife and the mother of Joseph, Rita Ciastko of Westville, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3 p.m. until time of the funeral at 7 p.m. (CST) at the Beaver Township Community Center, 409 S. Polk St., Morocco, IN 47963. Raymond J. Sowa III officiating. Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the Ciastko family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.