Charles E. "Charlie" Bartolet Jr.

10/01/1937 - 11/04/2025

Charles E. "Charlie" Bartolet, Jr., 88, of Lower Saucon Twp, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem with his wife at his side. He was the husband of Rita (Roseman) Bartolet. Charlie was born in Harrisburg on October 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Eleanor (Holtzman) Bartolet. He graduated from Easton High School in 1957, Moravian College in 1960 and his master's degree from Lehigh University in 1966.
A dedicated administrator, educator, School Board member & coach, Charlie devoted over 50 years of service to the Hellertown Lower Saucon/Saucon Valley School District. His passion for teaching and commitment to his students influenced countless lives. He had a unique teaching approach. He was known for his loud, stern, and silly phrases, which many of his former students still remember today. As the head wrestling coach from 1960-1985 he and his staff constructed nine individual state champions, one team state title, two District 11 team titles and 11 league championships all in "AAA". Bartolet's dual-meet record was 248-122-8. Charlie was "AAA" PA State coach of the year in 1976. He was inducted in 1988 to the Pennsylvania & National Wrestling Hall of Fame, 2012 into the Saucon Valley Athletic Hall of Fame, and the District XI Wrestling Hall of Fame. Charlie was an assistant football coach for Saucon Valley and umpired high school and Legion Baseball. After retirement from administration and teaching, Charlie was elected to the Saucon Valley School Board and served 10 years until 2015. A dedicated community member, Charlie was honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from the Saucon Valley Lions, recognizing his commitment to humanitarian service. He and his wife Rita delivered Meals on Wheels for Northampton County for many years. Charlie was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 58 years; niece: Lora (Jared) Levin, nephews: Daniel (Tammy)Bartolet and Terry A. Bartolet; great niece: Isabel Levin; great nephews: Peter Levin & Daniel Bartolet, Jr. Predeceased by his brother: Dr. Terry Lee Bartolet.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. At the request of Charlie there will be no calling hours. The interment will follow at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online condolences can be made at connellfalk.com
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, Masses or contributions may be made to his church, and or the Carmelite Monastery, 3551 Lanark Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036.
Arrangements are by the Connell Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown.