Charles Frederick Reusch ’61

Charlie died April 8, 2022, at home in Chevy Chase, Md. 

Born in Brooklyn, he came to us from Bellport High School. At Princeton he majored in chemical engineering; played trumpet and French horn in the Marching Band, the Concert Band, and Triangle; and took his meals at Terrace. His senior-year roommates were George Wilson, Bill Michelson, Bob Sholz, and Steve Babcock.

Then followed an impressive academic record: a master of science degree from Michigan, a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon, and a law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. His civil-service career with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission spanned nearly 50 years. His avocational passion was Scouting, and he was deeply involved with the Boy Scouts of America more than 70 years as an Eagle Scout, recipient of the Order of the Arrow honor society, and adult leader. An avid soccer fan, he attended matches in Spain and South Africa. He was also a committed Tiger, having served as president of the Princeton Club of Washington and being active in class activities, especially as a Reunions regular.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; sons Peter and Robert; and his brother Victor ’66.