Dr. Charles H. Steinmeyer, 77, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1941 in Monogahala, Washington County, PA. He was the son of Wilmer H. and Minnie Glennon Steinmeyer. He attended Sampson Star School and graduated from Donora High School in 1959. In 1963 he graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh with a BS degree in physics, and in 1968, from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN with a PhD. Degree in psychology. He had served as a Captain during Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970 with the U. S. Army in the Medical Service Corp., working as Chief Psychologist for the U.S. Army Hospital Specialized Treatment Center at Fort Gordon, GA. He was an assistant professor at the University of Iowa from 1970 to 1972. From 1972 to 1977 he was a staff clinical psychologist for the Linn County Mental Health Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. From 1977 to 2003, he was director of the Psychology Department at Warren State Hospital. He also maintained a private practice in clinical psychology downtown Warren and had several publications in scientific and professional journals. He retired in 2013. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and visiting his children.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married on February 14, 1981, Pauline Goerlich Steinmeyer, 6 children – Randall Steinmeyer, an attorney in San Diego, CA., Freya Steinmeyer Wilkes & husband, Jeff, an import/export specialist for Allergan, Inc., in Aliso Viejo, CA., John Goerlich, a retired surveyor in Warren, PA., Timothy Goerlich, and wife, Sharon, a project superintendent in Palm Coast, FL., Jeannie Cole, a nurse in Home, PA., and JoAnn Ross, an advertising executive in York, PA., 5 Grandchildren – Justice and Jamison Wilkes, Savannah, Noah and Nolan Goerlich.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. by Rev. Marcus Briggs, retired minister, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Public Library Association, 205 Market Street, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Chuck since the first day I meant you, you’ve been one of the most interesting men I’ve ever known. Your rare combination of intelligence, wit, humor, compassion with the ability to fit in anywhere made you truly special.
But the most inspiring was your love for Pauline. Your love for your family was special but you and Pauline enjoyed a truly inspirational life everyone should aspire to achieve. The life you shared will go on in memory for the many lives of the lucky people you both have crossed during the illustrious journey of your lives.
Thanks for the memories and Godspeed.
Prayers for Pauline, Jo, Jeannie, John, Tim, Freya, Randall and family and friends…
Tim Brock
Manassas, Va
Oh, Pauline, words cannot express my sympathy when I read about Chuck. One of my fondest memories was of stock club and our get-to-gathers. We were blessed to have known Chuck. He was so intellectual, so entertaining, and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. RIP Chuck…a good man.
Chuck was a brilliant man, but never talked down to anyone. He always tried to help others understand even the most complicated concepts and usually succeeded. He was wonderful boss, a great guy, and truly cared about the patients and his staff at Warren State Hospital. The world is truly diminished by his passing.
Prayers for family. So sorry for your loss. He was a great classmate. He will be missed.