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January 25, 2016
Dear Morin family,
I didn't know that DUFF passed. So sorry to hear and my deepest condolences to all of you. Beth you no doubt don't remember me but just ask Kandi. She will refresh your memory. Bless all of you. Kathy Carlin (Dvorak-Gentile)
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
June 16, 2013
Miss you Dad! Happy Father's Day
February 3, 2012
Chuck, you will always be with us - ALWAYS!!!
The Frasers
February 2, 2012
Can't believe it has been 4 years...Miss you Dad.
June 6, 2011
thinking of you
Kelly
danielle and emily morin and martin
June 25, 2009
we will miss him very much!!!
we will love him forever!!!!!
Henry Harschburger
March 7, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Chuck a few years ago. I enjoyed working with Chuck, he was very knowledgeable and a true professional. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert Rapp
February 13, 2008
We have just returned from a winter trip to learn this terrible news, Heidi and I are truly sorry that such a fine, intelligent and important young man should be taken in the prime of his life. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Tom, Janet, and Karin Liszka
February 12, 2008
Beth and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you, along with our prayers.
Mark Geston
February 12, 2008
All my sympathy to Chuck's family. I had the good fortune to work with him on several aviation cases in Idaho beginning in the late 1970's and always found him to be as professionally astute as he was personally enjoyable. He was a remarkable man.
The Byrd-Berkoffs
February 11, 2008
Dear Phil, Amy, Emily & Natalie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time and always.
Louis Morin
February 10, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Uncle Louie and Aunt Van
Judith Spanierman
February 10, 2008
Dear Amy, Philip, Emily and Natalie,
We were so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dad (and grandfather). Sounds like he was a wonderful man. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Judith, Clifford, Cole and Remy Spanierman
Jane Kristak
February 9, 2008
Dear Amy,Phil,Emily and Natalie,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time.
Mark Speiser
February 8, 2008
Dear Morin Family,
No words can express my deepest sympathy in the loss of Chuck. He was an incredible husband, father, friend, scholar and mentor to many he touched. It did not matter who you were or where you came from, Chuck always treated you like a close friend. I always remember coming over to the house and Chuck sharing something extraordinary in his life - - be it something from Ohio State, an investment, his new Corvette, or something one of his children accomplished. Anything Chuck shared with you grabbed your attention and usually taught you something new. It is these few, but precious times that I will miss the most.
Chuck will always be remembered and loved forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Peter Bouldin
February 8, 2008
I knew Chuck for more than 20 years and have worked at ESI since its infancy. Over the years we had worked together on so many jobs. He would call me, inviting me to his office with one of his favorite sayings, "I've got a little science fair project for you." I haven't shaken the idea that this is just another task, soon to be over. I'm still waiting for the next phone call.
Chuck was mentor and friend - I will miss him tremendously.
Ron Williams
February 7, 2008
Chuck, my friend, Matt Kenner was right when he said of you that "Metal speaks to him." You worked with me, explained things to me, and honored me by calling me your friend. I cannot imagine the emptiness and sorrow your sudden departure must leave with your family and those of you who were blessed by being able to see you every day.
I appreciate your exhibition of integrity and joy of living.
I will pray for your family and for your colleagues you leave behind. I will see you on the other side.
ron williams
Erica Wax
February 7, 2008
Dear Amy, Phil, Emily and Natalie,
We are so sorry for your loss. After reading his obituary, your father (and grandfather) sounds like a wonderful, interesting, loving man. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love, Erica, David, Rachel and Ben Wax
Rowdy Joseph
February 7, 2008
Dear Morin Family,
I've had the pleasure of serving on the EAC at Ohio State under Chuck's guidance over the past several years. His passion for our Profession and his concern for the Students at Ohio State was contagious. His Leadership will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to all.
Rowdy Joseph
Ed Caulfield
February 6, 2008
Chuck and Beth and all
I cannot express in words the feelings were having today. This is so sad.
I was hoping to "hang out" after you cut back work to fill in the times we missed by you departure from Packer.
I will catch up to you again.
I will miss you dearly.
love,
Ed and Pam C.
The Fraser Family
February 6, 2008
Dear Morins!
However hard this tragic event has hit you and all of us, let us always remember that Chuck was (is) bigger then life and, although, we can't see him anymore, he will ALWAYS be in our hearts and minds, and there will not be an occasion (football games, weddings, anniversaries, etc.) that we, who knew him, wouldn't raise a toast to him. He will be with us forever.....
Lots of Love,
The Frasers,
Hamish, Marion
Simon, Malory, Ingrid and Kirsten
ronnie and steve haverick
February 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike Bell
February 6, 2008
So sorry about the loss of Chuck. I've enjoyed working with Chuck for 20 years as probably my favorite expert witness in his field. A true professional. A great mind and hard worker, but he always found an opportunity to say kind words about his family and his home town.
Michelle and Michael Koutsky
February 6, 2008
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Chuck. He was an incredible man and a loving grandpa to his grandchildren. We are so grateful and honored to have known him. Our hearts are with you in this difficult time.
Sonja Johnston
February 6, 2008
Beth & family ~
From my first day at ESI I have been in awe of Chuck. He was such a big man, not just in stature, but in character, personality, charm and wit. For just the briefest of time I had the privilege to support him as ‘back up’ to Mary. I was so nervous that I’d mess something up for him while making any one of his numerous travel plans or dealing with his many clients. He was so gracious and patient with me, knowing, I’m sure, that I was nervous. But with his sense of humor he let me know that I was ‘doing right’ by him.
Chuck’s curiosity, knowledge, & excitement, and the ability to share these things with everyone, was admirable. He taught me about so many things. A while ago Chuck was walking around the office snapping photographs of everything from a fire extinguisher at the end of the hall to petals on plants to show us how wonderful his new camera was. As a result, because of Chuck’s enthusiasm for this particular model my husband, Richard, got a new digital camera last year. My horizons expanded when I read “Dead Sea Scrolls - A New Translation” at Chuck’s suggestion.
I’ll miss our talks, his smile, his sense of humor and his ‘Trick or Treat’ -ing.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Alexander
February 6, 2008
I am one of many people that have been personally and professionally elevated by, in my case, an all-to-brief relationship and friendship with Chuck Morin.
Here are some of my thoughts, as Chuck would say, “in no particular order.”
Foremost, I knew Chuck to be passionate about his profession and a pre-eminent practitioner of it. While his business card included “Chairman and CEO,” from my perspective the role he most relished was that of “Principal Engineer” which purposely came first in the title line. His three-decades-plus experience gave him a breadth and depth of knowledge few in the consulting business possess. I simply do not recall a materials-related subject about which he did not have some understanding, insight or knowledge. He would often preface our discussions politely with, “As you probably know…” only to invariably educate me on some unique aspect of the subject about which, in fact, I knew nothing. Whether it was discussing the operative thermodynamics of his son Kevin’s potato cannon, or a recently published scholarly paper, or the physics of a neutron star, or the latest engineering innovations in the 2009 Corvette, Chuck took an excited interest in all things engineering. I am convinced that this was at the core of his success as an engineering consultant. He was eager to share his fascination and knowledge and had the extraordinary ability to communicate it clearly to others.
I never personally saw Chuck testify but I was fortunate to participate in conference calls and client meetings with him. I marveled at his ability to grasp the heart of the matter and to quickly scope approaches to address it. He would pull out of his steel-trap mind “primers” on engineering subjects germane to the matter at hand and effortlessly, without pause, recite them in a clear and understanding manner to the client. The authoritative tone of his voice, the steady cadence of his speech, combined with his profound knowledge, made him a commanding presence and a formidable witness in the courtroom.
Even if their problems were not specifically materials related, clients knew they could rely upon Chuck to point them in the right direction for the expertise they needed. In the consulting business, there is no better definition of a “rainmaker.”
“We need to get our arms around it.”
“We need to understand the four corners of the problem.”
Chuck was demanding. He demanded excellence, he demanded quality, but most of all, he demanded that we provide the best service for our clients. In this regard and many others, he led by example. Whether it was working late, working evenings, traveling on short notice, handling a conference call on vacation, the list goes on, he saw to it that our clients’ needs were met. His work ethic was beyond reproach.
I vividly recall an inspection I attended with him in Miami, during August. We were inspecting a carnival ride that had been released by the Miami-Dade PD. The client had hired three carnival workers to assemble the ride for us. It was an interesting mix of personalities. It was 95 degrees and poured rain every 10 minutes. Chuck worked tirelessly to accomplish the task at hand despite the difficult conditions. I was exhausted. He chatted up the carnival workers to learn the carnival circuit scuttle-butt that would benefit the investigation. At the conclusion, they kidded that he had earned his Carnie Roadie union card. He simply had a way with people.
Chuck was a leader, not only in his profession, but importantly for myself and others, in the company he helped found and grow for 20 years. Like the maestro directing the symphony, Chuck would effectively and efficiently marshal company resources and expertise to the benefit of the client. He thrived on tackling complex problems. He knew that the whole was the greater than the sum of the parts. His leadership, vision and eloquent manner in which he expressed it, will be sorely missed.
Of course, Chuck had interests outside of work as well. I started at ESI nearly 7 years prior to the day of his passing. It was the dead of winter and far removed from the football of fall. When the Big 10 season rolled around, only then did I fathom the extent of Chuck’s love for the sport and, to my chagrin as a Wolverine grad, his love for the Buckeyes. He was always a “kind and gracious” winner, endeavoring to send me pictures of the final scoreboard for those OSU-UM games (funny, he missed the ONE year in past 6 that WE won). In fact, despite the busy festiveness of his daughter’s wedding day, Chuck found the time to call me and bring to my attention that Appalachian State beat Michigan - thanks Chuck. Our back and forth on all things OSU vs. UM football will be sadly missed, but my wallet will be a little heavier come late November not having to pay off that annual 6-pack bet.
During those 7 years I learned more about Columbus than a Michigan grad should ever have to know. Ironically and much through his doing, I traveled more to that town than just about any other place to date save Pensacola. Beth, I learned, grew up on the “good side of the tracks.” His Father worked at the Columbus Post Dispatch. At his goading I visited the “Varsity Club.” I learned about Hineygate and the outrageous price of beer served at this apparently high-brow event. I ate at some nice restaurant in the “Short North” district and visited Dublin to have a drink at some other place called “The Brazenhead.” Worthington! Upper Arlington! “Gahanna” I learned was a Columbus suburb and not a country in Africa.
His hometown held a treasured place in his heart. He never forgot his roots.
Beyond his technical and consulting prowess, Chuck was a guy you could proudly brag about to your friends and family. “Hey kids, this car wash we’re driving through, it’s owned by Chuck and his son, Jason.” Or, at neighborhood Bunco night, “Yeh, that X-Prize that’s all over the news, it was won by a company my boss owns. He and his family were at that launch.” National Championship game(s), naturally Beth and Chuck are there. We all lived vicariously through those unique experiences.
And of course he humbly drove a “Chevy.” He would chide me that when he was my age, he already owned his first Corvette – what was I doing wrong? He offered me a great deal on his older one when he upgraded, but my pragmatic wife could not see the utility of the 2-seater with three kids. I even tried selling her with Chuck’s story that he was able to stow a set of golf clubs and his son-in-law in the back trunk. No luck, I sheepishly reported back to Chuck. “Well, he said, the spades broken the ground for the next time.”
Chuck was the embodiment of the phrase, “to whom great gifts are given, great things are expected.” He was generous in so many different ways. He gave back to his profession. He was a blacksmith at Naper Settlement. He lectured at many venues. He served on professional society and University committees. He headed the ASM Failure Analysis committee. He was a financial benefactor to many enterprises including the ASM Education Foundation. These are just to name a few.
Many other forms of his generosity come to mind. He was generous in sharing the financial success of the company. His door was always open for you to come in and chat. He promoted his people to clients and within the profession. At a low point in my health, he grabbed my inspection gear during trips, not even giving me the option to lug it. When he flew first class, he made sure I joined him, upgrading me out of his own pocket.
However for me personally, his greatest act of generosity was the time he spent mentoring me. I learned so much from him for which I am grateful. Of the many lessons he taught, an important one for me was that consulting is about relationships. You need to “manage the client,” not in a crass, manipulative way. A consulting engagement is not solely about depositing a good engineering report in their inbox. Yes, it’s about being a good engineer, but it’s also about listening to the client, keeping them informed, getting them engineering answers and explaining them in a manner that gets them to that place where they can act knowledgeably and responsibly for their client. Unfortunately, sometimes those answers aren’t the ones they may want to hear, but Chuck emphasized the need to convey them. “Forewarned is forearmed,” he would say.
I will miss the many “Chuck Chalk Talks” in which we would discuss engineering issues in cases often on a whiteboard in his office which was sorely in need of replacement. Late last week we shared what would fatefully be the last such talk. He concluded the discussion, as he often did these lessons, with the phrase, “And now you know everything I know about it.”
As I try to make sense of his untimely departure, I look back at that phrase and choose to attach a deeper significance to it than simply the counterweight subject it concerned. Perhaps he was saying to me, to us, my time is ending, I’ve taken you as far as I can. It’s time for you to drive the Corvette.
We cannot replace Chuck Morin. But, we can proudly follow his example and in doing so, be the humble custodians of the considerable legacy he entrusted us.
The office next door is now empty and dark.
I will miss him.
Rick / Val Ciardullo (Marge & Ed Holmes son & daughter inlaw)
February 6, 2008
Beth and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Chuck. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Karleen Insurance
February 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May time and loving memories help heal your hearts. Karen Hoyt
Sally Gardner
February 6, 2008
Beth: I can't find words to describe how I feel right now. Losing Chuck...it makes no sense, but it appears God had a bigger plan. He was a catch from day one and we all knew it....and now some 40 years later, the memories....Oh the memories!! I am blessed to have been part of your lives and I want you to know I treasure the times we all spent together, the parties, the family gatherings at your mom and dad's, your wedding, the birth of Amy!! I know Chuck is watching over all of you....as that's the kind of guy he is!!
Please know I am thinking about all of you. Give my love to your family...Sally
An OSU loss was always taken with a sense of humor. This was taken after the September 2005 lose to Texas and sent to a Longhorn friend.
February 6, 2008
Mark Schwabero
February 6, 2008
Char and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We are out of state on business and are unable to be there in person but will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Buck Welch
February 6, 2008
I worked with Chuck on several aviation cases, he was one of the most professional individuals I had every met, and with his passion, drive, and wit, few could match him. My deepest condolences to the Morin family.
Mike Urzendowski
February 5, 2008
I worked with Chuck almost 20 years ago at Packer Engineering where he taught me some valuable lessons on values and integrity. I also can honestly say he was one of the few Engineers who could combine extreme intelligence with wit and humor. He will be misssed. My prayers go out to his family.
Kay Norton
February 5, 2008
Dear Beth and Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Thankfully we have great memories of him.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Jim and Kay Norton
George St.Pierre
February 5, 2008
Chuck was a wonderful student and, later, an inspirational colleague. I recently had the pleasure of working with him for two days in his laboratories. He was a pleasant companion and devoted humanitarian. I will miss him greatly.
Joe and Pat Coleman
February 5, 2008
Dear Morin family,
We are so deeply moved by the loss of Chuck. We only met him once at Karen and Marks wedding, but were impressed by his grace and laughter. Our prayers are with you.
Nila Whitfield
February 5, 2008
Beth,
I am completely saddened by your loss. An OSU grad called my attention to this just today. I will miss Chuck. Please know my heart and deepest sympathy go out to you and all the family. Nila Whitfield
Mary Jane Myers-Borch
February 5, 2008
Amy, Philip, Emily & Natalie,
We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. My father, too, was a scientist and we lost him young, at 62. No words can comfort, but stay strong for your mom and all your siblings, and know that your friends will all stand strong for you! We love you, Mary Jane, Mike, Michael, Luke & Kate Borch
William, Deborah, and Alexandra Clark
February 5, 2008
To say we are all shocked is only part of it. We are just so sad that someone so vital, and so generous with his time and spirit will no longer be here among us. A true friend to this University, this Department, and most importantly to all of us that knew him. Somehow Fall Saturdays will never be quite the same - he will be desperately missed. Our deepest sympathies to the you, Beth, and the whole family. We hope that we can still see you all in Columbus.
Wolfgang Windl
February 5, 2008
As a faculty at Chuck's beloved former Metallurgy Department, now Materials Science and Engineering, at The Ohio State University, I will dearly miss him - as an inspiration, helpful hand, and true friend to faculty and students alike. Farewell, Chuck - I hope your next destination will be as great a place as the environment you tirelessly worked on creating for us all down here!
Curtis Vass
February 5, 2008
I had not spoken to Chuck in many years but remember how he helped to coach me in engineering while a student and even gave me a ride in his corvette. He was an inspirational person and wiil be sorely missed.
Christie O'Donnell(Macko)
February 5, 2008
We're very sorry for your loss. My parents always had wonderful things to say about Chuck and your family.
Iris Waser
February 5, 2008
Beth and family,
My sincere and deepest regrets on Chuck's untimely passing. He was a masterful human being and together you created an incredible family and legacy.
Linda Helm
February 5, 2008
Beth,
We are so very sorry.
Former friends from Hobson West,
Dwight and Linda Helm
Jeff Reutter
February 5, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of Chuck's death. He was a strong supporter of our student research program at Stone Laboratory for many years, and in that capacity had a very positive impact on many students. I learned of his death through his father who I have known for years and who was extremely proud of Chuck. He will be missed. My condolences to the entire family. We have lost one of the really good ones.
Christopher Grecian
February 5, 2008
I will always be grateful to Chuck and Beth for opening their home to me. A smile comes over me when I remember Chuck blasting Dire Straits over the radio as he took me for an exhilirating ride in his Corvette back in 1991.
My deepest condolences to the Morin family and to all those who had the honor and privilege of knowing Chuck.
Lisa Walters
February 5, 2008
I have worked with Chuck for 16 years, and will always remember and admire him for his professionalism, integrity, and caring. As his former assistant, he always treated me with respect and often took time out of his busy schedule to catch up on my life and offer encouragement when needed. My husband Wally had a small role in helping with the construction of their house and Chuck never forgot it. He was always appreciative and made a point to acknowledge Wally whenever they were together, which meant a lot to both of us.
My fondest memory of Chuck is at my wedding. He was the first person in line to watch the motorcycle escort to the reception hall, waving to the bikers and taking pictures. He talked about it for years after and referred to it as being "so cool."
I will miss him dearly, as he was an important role model in my life. I will never forget him or the influence he had on me personally and professionally.
My heart and condolences go out to Beth and the entire family. You will be in our prayers always. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Chuck touched so many lives in a positive way. I am a better person for having known him.
Joe Syslo
February 5, 2008
I will miss Charles, both his guidance and his friendship.
Charlotte Sartain
February 5, 2008
I worked with Chuck at Packer Engineeringfor several years. I will always remember his kind words of appreciation for my work in the company. I was really sorry to hear of his death. Beth, I too lost my husband at an early age. You have my sincere sympathy. Be thankful for the children he has given you.
Rob and Robyn Wagoner
February 5, 2008
Chuck was a personal friend, a sometime collaborator, and always a wonderful supporter of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Ohio State University. Consistently optimistic in the role of education and keenly interested in students, his steady advice and selfless contributions to our department are irreplaceable. Our heartfelt sympathies to Beth and the Morin family.
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