Charles F. McKeon ’49

Charles F. McKeon ’49, of Northridge, Calif.; Apr. 20. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 and then began his lifelong career as an aerospace engineer at Rocketdyne, now known as Boeing. While there, he met his future wife, Ruth, who predeceased him. He was a propulsion expert on the Atlas and Delta engines, which led to subsequent moon launches. He then applied his skills to new applications for propulsion hardware. He retired in 1990 but continued as a mentor and consultant at Boeing for many years. He was known for his humor and wit, and especially for the poems he would write to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or retirements. He enjoyed music and dancing. He is survived by two daughters, a son-in-law, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.