CHARLES OLBRICHT

OLBRICHT--Charles G. Ancramdale, NY -- Charles G. Olbricht (known as Chuck) passed away October 31, 2023 after a year long of health problems. His life partner of 54 years was with him when he died. Chuck was born on January 7, 1940, the second son of Evelyn P. Olbricht and Henry G. Olbricht. His childhood was in Great Neck, NY. In 1948 the family moved to a farm in Ancramdale, NY. Chuck graduated from Pine Plains High School, matriculated at Georgetown School of Foreign Service and graduated in 1961. In 1962 Chuck was drafted, he joined the Army Intelligence Unit preparing to be stationed in Verona, Italy. He spent the next three years teaching Vietnamese history to US Army draftees at Fort Bragg, NC. Discharged as a Sergeant First Class, he began his business career working for ABC television. In 1969 he met his life partner Charles Hewett Jr. on February 7. Later that year Chuck joined Ford Motor Company Northeast Public Affairs office in New York. Retiring as manager after 26 years, he then worked for the Business Council for International Understanding for seven years. Later he volunteered for various organizations including the Asia Society. He and his life partner Chuck ("The Two Chucks") traveled extensively, agreeing that India was the most fascinating place they had visited. He did not want a party or service. His ashes will be buried in Ancramdale, NY and in the family plot in New Paltz Cemetery. Gifts in his memory should be made to the Columbia - Greene Community College. "The art of losing isn't hard to master..." E.Bishop : One Art