Charles Henry Scheffler, born August 5, 1947, left us on the afternoon of Saturday, February 13, 2016. He is the beloved husband of Linda Albert Scheffler for 45 wonderful years, and cherished father of daughter Valerie Scheffler. Nicknamed "Chuck" by his family as a child, he was preceded in death by parents Henry Scheffler and Ruth Langhoff Scheffler. Charlie was extraordinarily fortunate to have a lifelong friend in Francis Grosz. After beginning his 33 year long career at NOPSI, Charlie retired from Entergy in 2003. He was a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, attending Warren Easton High School and later graduating with a Master of Science in Engineering in 1975 from UNO. He was a Professional Engineer (PE) and life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Charlie was happiest when spending time with family and friends around water, especially during vacations to the Florida gulf coast beaches and in earlier years, at his family's Lake Pontchartrain camp. He took immeasurable pleasure in caring for the people in his life, always offering a helping hand to those around him. Charlie will be greatly missed by many, including a large extended family and numerous friends. A memorial service will be held at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Inurnment will take place at a later date privately for the family. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 16 to Feb. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Scheffler

26 Entries

Dylan Francis

July 30, 2025

I worked at NOPSI and Entergy with Charlie. He was one of the smartest, honorable, sendible, respectful, honest, nicest and extremely good to work with people you could ever work with in any situation. I'm just learning of his passing today but share everyone's grief on his passing. I'm sure he is one if God's great generals in heaven and helping him with all of us as he did while on earth!!! My deepest sympathies to his family and friends for losing him and my blessings to all. He was truly the best example of a great guy to everyone and always the best help anyone could ask for and brillant as well!!

Francis Grosz

February 21, 2016

"When the ship lifts, all bills are paid. No regrets."
-LL (RAH)-

Charlie and I were friends for 60 years, and I will miss him forever.

Go with God, my friend.

Francis

Richard Grosz

February 20, 2016

Charlie was a great engineer and friend. I will always remember lunches discussing everything from politics to engineering with him and my brothers. He is part of the reason I am an engineer today. Rest in peace my friend.

Philip Russo

February 19, 2016

Bucks, words cannot describe how much I will miss you. For 33 years we worked side by side at NOPSI; you made every day a positive adventure. Even in retirement your presence continued; oh how I will miss our ride to Tchefunta Country Club with Eddie, Shelby, Walter, me, and of course you, Charlie, our workplace historian.
You were one of a kind.
Rest in Peace My Friend

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Scott Messa

February 19, 2016

Linda and Valerie,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. It's been a long time since we have seen each other, but I remember as a young child the times we spent at your house during the holidays sitting in front of your fireplace. I also have fond memories off going to the shooting range with Chuck and my Dad.

All my love and God Bless!

Scott, Marlene and Brooke Messa

Richard Grosz

February 19, 2016

Charlie was an excellent engineer as well as friend. I will always remember the times he and my brothers and I spent discussing everything from religion to politics while at lunch. He had a way of explaining things that sometimes made you wonder if maybe, just maybe, you were wrong. I feel very fortunate to have known Charlie and he will be missed a great deal.

Tommy and Karen Mayne

February 19, 2016

Charlie will be missed, always smiling and always helping. We are blessed to have known him.

Shelby Grosz

February 19, 2016

Charlie was always there for us. He was a great friend and colleague and will be greatly missed. His support of me as a new engineer at NOPSI was greatly appreciated and I never forgot his advice. I'll miss you my friend! God bless.

February 19, 2016

Charlie was a very dear friend and great colleague. We worked many projects together at NOPSI and he always made them fun. He will be sadly missed by us. Rest in peace our dear friend.

Ed and Anna Myers

Fred Grosz

February 19, 2016

Linda and Valerie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was very fortunate to have known Charlie through my brother as well as my time at NOPSI. Charlie's dry wit was always appreciated and he will be missed greatly.

Sherry Jacob

February 18, 2016

Dear Aunt Linda & Valerie,
My heart goes out to you both with the deepest of sympathy. Uncle Charlie made this world a better place & anyone whose life he touched happier. His legacy is caring, sharing, & keeping it fun. He treated people with respect & never passed up an opportunity to help even if it meant sacrifice on his part. He will be greatly missed. I hope to honor his legacy of caring & sharing by imitating him this way. Love you & here for you both.

Bonnie Walsh

February 18, 2016

Paddie, Bonnie & Adele Walsh send their sincerest prayers and much love. We are here for you and will support you in any way that we can. You will be in our thoughts (and in our sewing room). Love you!

Donald Preston

February 18, 2016

Joan and I were Charlie's friend and coworker for a long time, and got to know how helpful he tried to be to everyone he knew or just met. We know Linda and Valerie will miss him very much and we pray they quickly find peace in adjusting their lives without sharing them with him.

February 17, 2016

Dear Linda and Valerie,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Love and blessings, Mary Beth

Edit Kaminsky

February 17, 2016

My sincere condolences, Linda and Val. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Cindy Latter-Richter

February 17, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

Mike Stiebing

February 17, 2016

I was fortunate to have worked with Charlie since 1976. He was a good friend and mentor to many. I cherish the working relationship that we had and the influence that he had on my career. He will never be forgotten.

Jacki Gettleman Samolsky

February 17, 2016

Sending love to his family - you are in my thoughts!

Mike Stiebing

February 16, 2016

Having worked with Charlie since 1976, I have been most fortunate to have a close working relationship with him. His knowledge and influence has greatly impacted.many of his coworkers over the years and I am grateful to have known him for so long and learned so much from him.

Ralph Hihar

February 16, 2016

Charlie and I started working at NOPSI on virtually the same day in January 1970 He as a fledgling engineer, and I as a draftsman. We worked together on many projects over the next 27+ years He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Good Friend

Leonard&Linda Leboutillier

February 16, 2016

Rest in Peace Charlie. We have always cherished our friendship over the years. You will be sadly missed.

Paul graner

February 16, 2016

What a good friend and engineer. Thinking back on all the great times and fun we had working at NOPSI and Entergy. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Chery Ducote

February 16, 2016

R.I.P. my dear friend. You will be sorely missed.

Bob Brossette

February 16, 2016

I worked with Charlie when we were both young engineers at NOPSI. I have such fond memories of our time at NOPSI and projects we worked. He was a joy to be around and I know he will be missed by his family. Rest in peace my friend.

Lisa Albert

February 16, 2016

Uncle Charlie was a wonderful man, husband and father. He was my god father and will be missed. I am glad we were able to visit with you during Thanksgiving week. I will always remember your assistance with homework, especially with poetry while I was in college.

Kathy Troxler

February 16, 2016

Uncle Charlie has gone to heaven, he is with the rest of our loved ones and will not be alone and will always be in our hearts. He's an angel now and will be watching over y'all. my prayers are with you.

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