Obituary: Charles Warren Detjen, 94

from the Beecher Funeral Home

Charles Warren Detjen, age 94, passed away peacefully Dec 2, 2022.

Charles grew up in Clayton, MO, valedictorian of Clayton High School while also playing 5th violin at St Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, graduated from Harvard College BA ‘50.

Charles enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and served as a navigator/bombardier in Korea. Proud of his service to the country and to serve as First Lieutenant in the 95th Bomb Squadron, he was honorably discharged in 1956.

Charles worked in the textile industry in New York in the early part of his career, became an accomplished real estate broker in New Milford, Connecticut and finished his career as an executive search professional at Sales Recruiters, Ltd.

Charles was a writer, an historian especially of US history and a lover of classical music and politics. A charmer, quick-witted, Charles had an engaging personality and smile. A member of the Greatest Generation he embodied those values, was industrious, self-reliant, and an accomplished, subdued force.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys “Cam“ Clark Detjen in 2018 and his youngest son, John Underhill Detjen, 2006. He is survived by two sons C. Warren Jr (Debbora) and Paul (Trish). A loving grandfather to Daniel (Nikki) and Andrew (Lauren), and to Paul, John (Dani), Connor (Claire), Kathleen (Michael) Violé and Clare (Matt) McCarron. Charles had 9 great grandchildren Charlie and Sofia, Zabelle, Poppy and Millie, Marlow Lucy and Jack Violé and Connor McCarron.
Charles is at peace, reunited at last with his love Cam.