Charles R. Trampier Jr.

Trampier Jr., Charles R. of St. Louis, MO passed on Tues., Oct. 12, 2012 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Betty Jean Trampier (nee Fiock) and son Robert Raymond Trampier. Beloved father of Jayne (Darren) Hacay and Lynda Trampier. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Jennifer, Christina and John and great grandfather of Caitlyn, Courtney, Brianna, Shawn, Dominic, Melissa, Robert, John and Evelyn. Dearest uncle and friend to many. Will deeply miss his fishing and golf buddy. Graduated from CBC High School 1939 and Washington University 1951 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Inducted into the U.S.A.A.F. 1942 - Honorably discharged 1946 - attended V.P.I (Virginia Tech) and Reenlisted (1949) as a Second Lieutenant. Served in chemical warfare, attended firefighter crash school and performed firefighter rescue and recovery missions in Tinnian Saipan and was present at both Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing missions. Was recommended for the Soldiers Medal for rescuing (2) B29 crew members 1945. Worked for National Lead Titanium Division for 26 years in research and development. Taught welding at O'Fallon Technical School and enjoyed an extraordinary career at CeeKay Supply making numerous lifelong friends. Joined the Masonic Lodge (Webster Groves) (1971) and was active in coaching both softball and basketball for the Rabboni Chapter DeMolays and was known and loved by many as coach. Family requests no flowers. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Coalition for Animal Rescue and Education (C.A.R.E.), P.O. Box 2203, Hillsboro, MO 63050 or deGreeff Hospice House, 10016 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128. Services: Gathering of Family and Friends to be held at HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO on Fri., Oct. 12, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. then to National Cemetery for 11:30 committal service with full military honors. Condolences may be offered at www.hoffmeistersouthcounty.com