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Charles P. 'Charley' Alter Moline, IL QCWA # 22485 |
Colonel Charles P. Alter, U.S. Army (Ret.), 86, of Moline, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at his home. Charley was born June 10, 1922 in Frankfort, Indiana the son of Ross Alter and Helen Pence Alter. He married Mary Fraher on June 16, 1978 in Rock Island.
Colonel Alter served 30 years in the US Army and advanced from Private to Colonel in the regular Army. He had a variety of assignments as an Electrical, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineer. He also served as a pilot, troop commander and teacher. He most enjoyed his assignment as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. His last job before retirement was the Director of Research, Development and Engineering for Conventional Military Weapons with his office at the Rock Island Arsenal.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. He received graduate training at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Purdue University resulting in a Master of Science degree in Radio and Electronic Engineering. He was an honorary graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island and the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Colonel Alter was a member of numerous organizations but was most active in St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Island and the Moline Rotary Club