John A. Csellak, Ph.D., 49 of Lansdale, PA died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home.
Born: October 17, 1964 in Middletown, OH he was a son of the late Dr. William R., Sr. and Ruth (Rempe) Csellak.
Personal: John was a graduate of Forest Hill H.S., W. Palm Beach, FL and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of FL. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of NC, Chapel Hill and was an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the Montgomery County Community College and DeSales University. He was a 2nd Lt. in the US Navy and volunteered at the Manna on Main Street soup kitchen in Lansdale. He had been a State Master Councilor of the Florida DeMolay. A faithful Lutheran, John regularly attended Blue Church in Coopersburg and was a gifted and devoted father, brother and friend.
Survivors: 2 children: Kevin and Lorelei Claeys-Csellak in Amsterdam; 2 sisters: The Rev. Laura A. Csellak and her husband The Rev. Mark Swanson of Center Valley, PA; Linda M. Csellak of Hong Kong; and half-brother: William R. Csellak, Jr. and his wife Diane of Thousand Oaks, CA.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA with a calling period from 9:30 to 11 am in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be private in Fountain Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Wesley Dowling
August 17, 2014 at 7:48 pm
Good-bye, old friend. You will be missed.
Kim Ward
August 17, 2014 at 11:26 pm
Thank you for being my friend and for sharing your intelligence with me and your caring for others. I will miss you. Rest in peace.
Robert Levy
August 18, 2014 at 5:33 am
I know you are with our Lord and Savior. Knowing your at peace by His side helps with the sadness I feel. May God be with your family at this difficult time.
Lee Bender, Ph.D. Professor of Economics
August 18, 2014 at 11:07 am
John was a caring and enthusiastic faculty member dedicated to his students at Montgomery County Community College. His students, friends, and colleagues at the College will sorely miss his talents.
As a few of his students noted:
“His enthusiasm for the class was contagious.”
“Overall the best … class I have ever taken”
“Great professor!”
Sheryl Donaway Rogers
August 18, 2014 at 2:24 pm
John was a gifted friend, near and from far away. He knew my love of art by Monet and van Gogh, and often posted pictures of these works of art on his Facebook page. I told him he was my personal art dealer. I loved his unique gift of humor, and the way he looked at the world. He was passionate about life and what he thought was the right thing to do. I will miss him, but will hold my memories of him close to my heart. My prayers are sent to his family and friends. Heaven has a most beautiful angel.
DeSales University ACCESS
August 18, 2014 at 2:48 pm
John was respected and admired. His knowledge and ability to share his expertise a touchstone. We were honored to have him on our team.
Forever remembered.
God Bless and bring you all comfort.
DeSales University ACCESS
Deb, Joann, Michael, Marie, Dorothy, Sherry, Linda, Barb, Leala, Kimberly, Stephanie and Dave
Linda Massey
August 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm
Our deepest sympathy to your family from ours. I know your faith will get you all through this trying time in your lives. Love and prayers, Linda & Charles Massey and family. Members of St. Andrew’s Church
Bonnie Mauger
August 19, 2014 at 1:48 am
When I answered the phone at West Campus and was told of the passing of John, his name seemed so familiar to me. But after I hung up I realized he was the professor who sat right across from my desk for 1 semester.
He was so pleasant. loved teaching and truly cared about his students. I was hoping he would teach more often at West, but he said he had classes for the next semester at Central Campus.
I will always remember his kindness; he left quite an impression on me. I send thoughts and prayers out to his family and his friends. Heaven will be blessed by his presence.
Rev. George F. Spieker
August 19, 2014 at 5:14 pm
Laura & family,
Saw your brother’s obituary in Monday’s paper. Please accept my condolences on the Csellak’s family loss. All of your immediate family surely are scattered around the globe! May hope in resurrection give all of you peace and comfort!
Ed Akers
August 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm
The Csellak Family,
John was such a wonderful person. Kind, gentle, love to laugh, and so incredibily intelligent. As his brother in DeMolay, he and countless other DeMolay Brothers, and others affiliated experienced what a wonderful man he was. We had great times together as teenagers and fellow State Officers. I never knew a time when he wasn’t smiling ear to ear and pushing some of this great wit and humor on us. We are going to miss him. He was taken from us way too soon, but God has great plans for John. I cannot say enough great things about him other than to say he was a great friend and brother in the Order of Demolay.
Ed Akers
Past State Scribe, 1985
Ghislaine
August 21, 2014 at 5:51 pm
Dear Laura and family, I saw notice of your brother’s death on a friends facebook page. Sending you prayers for comfort and strength and the blessing of memories which I hope will quiet your heart in the midst of your grief. Ghislaine Cotnoir
Tadziu Trotsky
August 23, 2014 at 10:56 am
John was a student of mine at FHHS. He and his sisters were wonderful, bright students; and I have thought of them often over these many years. John was fun to be with and his mischievous nature will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to the family at this time of loss.
Tadziu and Robin Trotsky
Little Switzerland, NC
Julie and Daniel Sabatino
August 23, 2014 at 11:31 pm
We were so sorry to hear this terrible news. Wishing John eternal peace. We are keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences.
Arthur and Linda Stauff
August 29, 2014 at 6:57 am
Goodbye my brother, soul mate and best of friends. My heart is heavy with sorrow at the loss of so fine, warm, intelligent and gifted friend. Our entire family will always remember you with joy at the wonderful times together. In remembrance of one of our many trips, I played GODSPELL in your honor. We were driving through the Ozarks and sang the entire album. Prepare yea the way of the Lord. Alas Alas Alas my brother. Rest now. Until we meet again.
Art and Linda Stauff
Deborah Ludwig
September 3, 2014 at 4:55 pm
To John’s family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. I met John in Cincinnati in the 1990s and reconnected with him a couple years ago. He was kind, funny, smart, and one of my political soul mates. He is missed. May the wonderful memories you have of him bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Lisa Fisher
September 10, 2014 at 6:31 pm
We are so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Lorelei/Ace Csellak
August 11, 2022 at 7:44 pm
I might not have know my father that well due to me being quite young at the time and I wasn’t told a lot about him growing up in case it made me sad. But seeing all these beautiful messages makes me feel closer to him. Thank you to everyone.
Kevin Csellak
March 4, 2024 at 3:51 pm
I remember John, my father, fondly. We made many fun memories together that I’ll always cherish. I wish he could still be here, but some things are just not meant to be.