Charles E. Tychsen ’43

Chuck died Dec. 23, 2014, in Mishawaka, Ind.

He prepared for Princeton at Camden (N.J.) High School, where he was active in student government and on the publication boards. At Princeton, Chuck majored in engineering and graduated with high honors. He was on the freshman crew and active in interclub sports. He also was on the editorial staff of the Princeton Engineer.

After graduation he started a 28-year career in the Army Air Force and the Air Force. This included service during the Korean War and tours of teaching at the Air Force Academy and Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.

In 1970 he retired as a lieutenant colonel and became a professor of business management at Northern Virginia Community College, where he devised methods to help struggling students and worked for 30 years.

Among Chuck’s fondest achievements was his work with the Catholic charismatic movement. His 67 years of marriage produced nine children, 27 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. To them all, the class extends its condolences.