Charley Jack Margwarth

Charley Jack Margwarth, 85, passed away on October 2nd, 2023 at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK. The youngest of 5 was born and raised on the family farm in the small farming community of Olgesby, just south of Bartlesville, OK. After graduating from Ramona High School he joined the Army Reserves for six years and apprenticed with his brother, Ernie Jr(Sonny)in construction, becoming one of Bartlesville’s premier Master Carpenters of his time, and retiring in 2000. When he met the young and beautiful Betty Jane Couch in 1961, he remarked how he was going to marry that girl. They married in 1962 and raised two children, Kelly J and Charley J Jr(Chuck). He was blessed to meet the second love of his life, Joann Rogers, and they built their dream home together in 2019 in Delaware, OK; however, moved back to Bartlesville in April of 2023 due to health concerns. He will always be remembered as Jack by his parents, siblings, and school friends. As a professional, he will be remembered as Charley’s Construction. To all, he was well known as Catfish Charley for his passion of fishing at Hulah Lake and Copan Lake. No one could or will ever forget his impressive fish fries at Johnstone Park! He may also have been known to be the most caring stubborn man, but in the best way. Charley loved to tinker on projects for loved ones, build rocking horses and chairs for the little ones, and continued mowing the lawn until the lawn mower mysteriously took a plunge. His smile was contagious to all and his hugs sincere. He will be truly missed by all who were blessed to know him. Charley leaves behind his longtime fishing buddy and loving companion of 23 years, Joann Rogers of Bartlesville, OK; his brother Ernie Margwarth Jr of Henryetta, OK; his son Charley J Margwarth Jr of Mineral Wells TX; his daughter, Kelly J Clark & spouse, Scott A Clark of Bartlesville, OK; his grandchildren: Leah M Clark of Emporia, KS, Bobby A Clark & spouse, Christine Clark of Ramona, OK; and his Great Grandson, Damon Dean Clark; as well as many nieces and nephews. Charley is preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Daisy Margwarth; his sisters: Lillie Darnell, Freida Trask, and Beatrice Pierce; and his wife, Betty Jane. Graveside services will be at the Olgesby Cemetery on Friday, October 6th at 10AM.

Charley Jack Margwarth

November 25, 1937 - October 2, 2023