Charles Reader Giauque (11/3/18-9/29/11) died as a result of an injury suffered in a fall while enjoying an independent life at Willow Valley Retirement Communities.
He was predeceased in 2000 by his wife of 56 years, Anna Mary Heyne Giauque, and by his brother, Henry J. Giauque. He is survived by two daughters, Anne (David) Cowburn of West Grove, PA and Peggy (Walt) Edmonds of Monrovia, MD; by three sisters, Jeannette (A. Dawson) Wootton, Anne (Bob) Moore, and Sue (Bill) Wellband. He was the grandfather of six and great-grandfather to eight. He will be missed by his family and friends and by his devoted companion, Mrs. Maira Cleaver.
Born a U.S. citizen in China where his father was a professor at Shanghai University, he grew up in Athens, OH, Concord, MA and Chicago, IL. He left his studies in sociology at George Williams College in 1941 to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
In 1942-43, he piloted "The Eagle's Wrath" on missions with the 8th Air Force (91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron) over Europe and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Always the innovator, he helped devise a means by which the B-17F's bombsight could be swiveled aside to make use of the added firepower that was formerly lacking in the bomber's nose, a shortcoming corrected in the bomber's later version. He was recalled to active duty for the Korean War and departed the Air Force, post war, a Lt. Colonel. He eschewed valorous acclaim but he, like many of his generation, was willing to pay the ultimate price to defend his country. He was devoted to America and to the values that uplifted her as a guarantor of freedom.
He enjoyed a successful career in sales, sales management and personnel development with the du Pont Company, signing on in 1946 in Pittsburgh and finishing in Personnel Development in the Asia Pacific region from 1978-1984. He and Anna Mary retired to Pinehurst, NC, where they enjoyed sixteen wonderful years.
"Chuck" was known to be a perfect gentleman, kind, enthusiastic, creative and responsible, a man of great integrity. He was devoted to his family and friends and was busy with projects that served his community. At Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, he set up an all- volunteer fix-it shop to complete simple repairs on wheelchairs and other devices. At Willow Valley, he was a dependable volunteer in staffing the welcome desk and a source of good cheer for his neighbors. He was involved and active to the end of his life, making friends, swimming, singing in the chorus - or in impromptu serenades to friends. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and assisted in the after-school program.
A celebration of his life and legacy will be held at 2 p.m. on November 5, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster. Friends who wish to do so might remember Chuck by donating to The Salvation Army, one of Chuck and Anna Mary's admired charities.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 11/1/2011
Charles Reader Giauque (11/3/18-9/29/11) died as a result of an injury suffered in a fall while enjoying an independent life at Willow Valley Retirement Communities.
He was predeceased in 2000 by his wife of 56 years, Anna Mary Heyne Giauque, and by his brother, Henry J. Giauque. He is survived by two daughters, Anne (David) Cowburn of West Grove, PA and Peggy (Walt) Edmonds of Monrovia, MD; by three sisters, Jeannette (A. Dawson) Wootton, Anne (Bob) Moore, and Sue (Bill) Wellband. He was the grandfather of six and great-grandfather to eight. He will be missed by his family and friends and by his devoted companion, Mrs. Maira Cleaver.
Born a U.S. citizen in China where his father was a professor at Shanghai University, he grew up in Athens, OH, Concord, MA and Chicago, IL. He left his studies in sociology at George Williams College in 1941 to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
In 1942-43, he piloted "The Eagle's Wrath" on missions with the 8th Air Force (91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron) over Europe and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Always the innovator, he helped devise a means by which the B-17F's bombsight could be swiveled aside to make use of the added firepower that was formerly lacking in the bomber's nose, a shortcoming corrected in the bomber's later version. He was recalled to active duty for the Korean War and departed the Air Force, post war, a Lt. Colonel. He eschewed valorous acclaim but he, like many of his generation, was willing to pay the ultimate price to defend his country. He was devoted to America and to the values that uplifted her as a guarantor of freedom.
He enjoyed a successful career in sales, sales management and personnel development with the du Pont Company, signing on in 1946 in Pittsburgh and finishing in Personnel Development in the Asia Pacific region from 1978-1984. He and Anna Mary retired to Pinehurst, NC, where they enjoyed sixteen wonderful years.
"Chuck" was known to be a perfect gentleman, kind, enthusiastic, creative and responsible, a man of great integrity. He was devoted to his family and friends and was busy with projects that served his community. At Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, he set up an all- volunteer fix-it shop to complete simple repairs on wheelchairs and other devices. At Willow Valley, he was a dependable volunteer in staffing the welcome desk and a source of good cheer for his neighbors. He was involved and active to the end of his life, making friends, swimming, singing in the chorus - or in impromptu serenades to friends. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and assisted in the after-school program.
A celebration of his life and legacy will be held at 2 p.m. on November 5, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster. Friends who wish to do so might remember Chuck by donating to The Salvation Army, one of Chuck and Anna Mary's admired charities.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 11/1/2011
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