Charles Callery ’44

Chuck died June 16, 2013, at home in Houston, Texas, after a lengthy illness.

After graduating from Gilman School, he went to the University of Virginia and transferred to Princeton   in the fall of 1941. During sophomore year he roomed with Kay Gilpin and Harc Waller. Chuck played varsity hockey, joined Ivy Club, and majored in aeronautical engineering.

He graduated in 1943 and served in the Army from January 1944 to May 1947, including a year of service in Japan in a military government team. He married Caroline Staub in 1951.

Chuck joined a family oil-drilling company in Fort Worth, became general manager, and then formed his own oil drilling company in 1966. He especially enjoyed golf, tennis, and bridge.

Chuck was described as “beloved by all — a real gentleman.” He is survived by Caroline, his wife of 62 years; three daughters; four grandchildren; and his two beloved dogs. He was predeceased by his brother, William ’42.