Charles "Chuck" Deem

Charles (Chuck) Deem passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Chuck was born in Georgia and raised in Midland, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Charles A. and Lorene Deem. Chuck was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1970. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Vietnam War.

Upon returning to the states, Chuck fell in love with Gloria Carpenter. They married in the summer of 1972 and became loving parents of their only child, Paula.

Chuck’s career in engineering took him from Maryland to Texas and from England to China. During his career, he had the opportunity to be a powerful mentor who shaped the careers of several of his colleagues who became his close friends.

He enjoyed traveling, flying single-engine planes, hunting, golfing and boating. His family spent many summer days sailing aboard the Hi Ho on the Chesapeake Bay. After Chuck retired from Nestle, he and Gloria moved to Florida’s Gulf coast where he continued his passion for boating and fishing.

Chuck was a loving husband, father, friend and mentor. He is survived by his mother, Lorene Deem; his daughter, Paula (Steve) Pitkow, his grandson Reed; his brother Jim (Janet) Deem; his brother Ken (Lorraine) Deem; and his sister Lori (Jay) Schmidt. Chuck is also survived by his cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who he loved and cherished.

Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Deem, and his beloved wife of 47 years, Gloria Deem.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday November 23, 2021 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009, where a funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at 11am. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com

While flowers are welcome, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made to the Foster Love Project in Pittsburgh in Chuck’s honor. Their mission is to provide impactful resources to empower children in transition by building up dignity and self-worth, to create a better future