Former Bethel First Selectman Charlie Steck has died at the age of 86. He passed away Wednesday. He owned and operated Steck Nursery until his retirement in 1989 and served two terms as First Selectman. Steck was also a member of the Bethel Lions Club and Masons. A private graveside service will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bethel, and there are no calling hours planned. Steck's family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Regional Hospice in Danbury.