Charles R. Troutman

Charles R. Troutman, Jr, 85, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Bethlehem passed away on September 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Rose Marion (Cottage) and Charles R. Troutman.

Charles graduated from Princeton in 1956. After graduation he moved to California, studied, and taught physics at UCLA. It was during this time that he met his wife Joan, married and had his daughter Rebecca.

He worked at Hughes Aircraft for a time, then went to Saigon to work for Rand Corporation during the Vietnam War. He later got a job at the Atomic Energy Commission, which became the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He was able to move back to the east coast while working at NRC in Washington DC, in order to be closer to his daughter. He enjoyed scuba diving in the Florida Keys, searching for treasure, and spending time with his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Rebecca Troutman; brother, Alan Troutman; grandchildren, Alexandra Curnin and Charles Curnin; and five nephews.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A viewing will also be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held

at Nisky Hill Cemetery.

Cemetery
Nisky Hill Cemetery
254 E. Church St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Visitation
Saturday, September 14, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Sunday, September 15, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Service
Sunday, September 15, 2019
11:00 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531