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Charles Edward Marthinsen

Erie, Pennsylvania

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Charles Edward Marthinsen Charles Edward Marthinsen, former United States Ambassador to Qatar, died Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was 76. A career Foreign Service Officer, Charles was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Kathleen and Alexander Marthinsen, and the brother of Robert...

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I just found out about Charle's passing, so verry sorry.

So sorry to hear of Chucks passing. I was a classmate at Academy, class of '49. Lost contact after graduation and entering the Air Force.

My deepest sympathy to you, Kate, and your family. Chuck was a good friend during our school years and beyond.
Harriet Burgman Biser, Phoenix AZ

Carole Nystrom Bloomquist
Bill Nystrom

Charles and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of being with you at the War College and of many interesting conversations. You have our deepest sympathy.

Al and Susan,
Sorry to learn of your loss. My sympathy to you and your family. May family, faith, and friends comfort you at this time.

MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SCHOOL FRIEND CLASS OF 1949.

Please accept my and my family's deepest sympathy on the death of Ambassador Marthinsen. I was a freshman when Chuck was a junior at Gannon. He was Editor of the school paper and the undisputed intellectual leader of the student body. I also did have some indirect contact with some clerical matters later in his career.
As a matter of opinion, he was my choice as the outstanding American representativein the Middle East.
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