Charles Vincent Rybarski, Sr.

Charles Vincent Rybarski Sr., age 86, of Brenham passed away December 3, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

Charles Rybarski, Sr. was born on September 11, 1939, in Chappell Hill, Texas, to Steve and Catherine (Nowak) Rybarski. He attended school in Chappell Hill. Later he moved to Houston, where he met the love of his life, Charlotte Doss. They were married on March 7, 1959, the same year he founded his painting business, Rybarski Painting Company.

Charles and Charlotte were blessed with four children, Brenda, Charles Jr., Linda, and John. After several years in Houston, they returned to Brenham to raise their family. The business later became Rybarski Enterprise LLC when the family moved to Brenham.

In celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary, Charles and Charlotte renewed their vows at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, where they were devoted parish members.

Charles cherished all the time he spent with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting casinos, playing in pitch tournaments, and trying his luck with lotto tickets. After a long day of painting, mowing his yard, or working in his garden, he found simple pleasure in relaxing with a cold beer. Above all, Charles deeply loved his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him “GeGe” who later passed along the name to his great-grandchildren. His presence, warm spirit, and humor will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, brother Max Rybarski and sister-in-law Henriatte, brother Julian Rybarski, Nephew Dana Schultz, Jake Wendlendt.

Left to cherish his memories are children Brenda Prestwood and husband Kenny, Charles Rybarski Jr. and wife Terri, Linda Krolczyk and husband Johnnie Ray Sr., John Rybarski; Grandchildren Crystal Duran and husband Luis, Johnnie Ray Krolcyzk Jr. “Bubba” and wife Ashley, Corey Prestwood and wife Lisa, Brittney Church and husband Sean, Kayla Rybarski, and Keith Rybarski; great-grandchildren Levi and Emma Duran, Conway Krolczyk, and Stella Church, Cody and Hayli Prestwood; great-great grandchildren Colesyn and Carter; sister-in-law Barbara Rybarski, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws Julie and Gary Wendlendt, Karen and Bob Johnson.

Visitation will be Monday, December 8, 2025 from 8:00am until 7:00pm. with family present from 5pm until 7pm. A rosary will be recited beginning at 7pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Edwin Kagoo officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers are Johnnie Ray Krolczyk Jr. “Bubba”, Corey Prestwood, Keith Rybarski, Luis Duran, Sean Church; Brian Rybarski, Mark Shodek, Tucker Hertel, Levi Duran and Niel Oltmers. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Jozwiak, Gary Wendlandt, Bob Johnson, Vincent Jozwiak and friends from K&M Grocery Store.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Blue Rose Caregivers—Rose Cerda, Blanca Salinas, Ashley Salinas, Anita Urbina, and Aurora Salinas. These devoted women were truly angels sent by God to care for Dad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Luminos Hospice, or hospice of choice.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com