Charles Edward Scholer of Richmond, Texas, died January 4, 2018. He was born December 18, 1926, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Walter Scholer and Alice Arietta Caster Scholer. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter Scholer, Jr. and Emerson Scholer, and his children's mother Anastasia Schoentrup Scholer. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and continued post graduate studies at Notre Dame.


Charles served as a Radio Specialist in the U.S. Navy 1944-1946 during WW II. His career in the petrochemical industry took his family to several states, and him to many countries. He retired as Vice President of North America Sales from M.W. Kellogg in 1982. He was a member of many chemical societies during his working career.


Charles was an expert genealogist who never hesitated to help others with their research. His database consisted of 10,000+ names, and he was the founder of The Castor Association in 1983, and organized many Scholer reunions. Prior to being diagnosed with COPD, he was passionate about volunteering at the Literacy Council and tutoring in the Lamar Consolidated elementary schools. His students idolized him and his firm nature. He served on the Fort Bend County Museum Board as a trustee 1998-2006 and President 1999-2000. He enjoyed traveling, genealogy, volunteering, quilting, and the outdoors.


Charles was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, whom we will all dearly miss. He is survived by his wife Gayle Scholer, children Rebecca Marie Davies and husband Ted, Steven Michael Scholer, Stuart Bernard Scholer and wife Silvia, Mary Alice Akkerman and husband Michael, Charles Walter Scholer, Gregory Allan Scholer and wife Janet; four granddaughters, Kristin Howard and husband Zach, Sarah Mobley, Laura Miller and husband Stephen, and Heather Wilson and husband James; and four great grandchildren.


Visitation for family and friends will be held at Clancy's Restaurant, 503 FM 359, Richmond, Texas 77406 on Saturday, January 13, 2018, hours from 2 -5:00 PM.


Memorials in Charles' name may be directed to the charity of your choice.


Condolence messages may be written for the family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281)342-4671.