Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc.

Charles E. Myers

Charlie is a funeral attendant that has been employed for a total of 53 years, starting with the J. William Barbour Funeral Home. Charlie also worked at Hoffman Mills for 45 years on the night shift, retiring in June of 2002. He became a forest fire crew member in 1960 (warden in 1975), is a life member of the PA Forest Heritage Association, and joined Vigilant Hose Company in 1962 (56 year member and 20 years as Chief). Charlie has also been part of the Fire Police for 28 years and is currently the Chaplain. He is the founder of the Shippensburg Fire Safety Task Force (1987) and has served as the Assistant Chief of the Shippensburg Borough Fire Department. Charlie has been the President of the Cumberland County Volunteer Firefighters Association, Cumberland Country Fire Chiefs Association, Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association, and the Firemen's Association State of PA; he has received numerous awards in these associations. He also belongs to many organizations involving trains and tractors and is a member of the Shippensburg First Church of God.

1. How long have you been employed at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc., and what is your role there?

I am a funeral attendant and have been employed for a total of 53 years; starting at J. William Barbour Funeral Home in Shippensburg.

2. What do you like most about working at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

I enjoy working with the staff and public. I am a people person and enjoy helping others.

3. Given the chance, who would you like to be for a day?

Walker, Texas Ranger

4. If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Meatloaf or corn soup

5. What is your favorite movie?

Anything with John Wayne

6. What was your favorite toy growing up?

Train and steam shovel