Charles E. Oleson ’70

Chuck died unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2012.

Chuck came from Western Pennsylvania and returned there after graduation. An English major, he taught secondary school and coached basketball. After earning a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh, he received a doctorate in education from Duquesne University, with an eye toward moving into educational administration. Chuck taught as adjunct faculty at Penn State.

Chuck spent the rest of his career in medical computing, working at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cerner Corp., and Butler Health System in western Pennsylvania, from which he retired in August 2012 as vice president and chief information officer.

His community interests included the Bradley Center for Disadvantaged Youth and the Butler Hospital Foundation, which provides health care for low-income individuals. He continued playing basketball until he had to have both knees replaced at the same time.

Chuck remained the same modest, friendly fellow he was at Princeton. All who knew him remarked that he was a wonderfully supportive colleague and friend. The class has lost a gentleman and a gentle man.

To Chuck’s wife, Jan Kielty; his son, Jack; his mother, Georgene; and siblings Amy, Ted, and Larry, the class offers its deepest condolences.