Charles Hans Jepsen

Born on July 6, 1934, in Dallas, Oregon, to Louise and Cornelius Jepsen, Charles served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict following his graduation from Dallas High School. After earning his BS in Secondary Education from the Oregon College of Education, he began his teaching career in Junction City, Oregon. He spent the majority of his career teaching Government and Social Studies at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon, until his retirement in 1991. Outside the classroom, he served on the Orient School District School Board and coached high school basketball.

Charles was a very social man who loved meeting new people, reading, playing poker with friends, traveling, and playing oldies on his jukebox.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judi Dickson; his son, Marc Jepsen-Boldt; his twin brother, Don Jepsen; his sister, Martha; and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Jepsen, and his four grandchildren, Addi (17), Andrew (16), Ryan (18), and Michael (17).

In honor of his beloved dogs—Moose, Xiao Xiao, and Nardley—donations may be made to the ASPCA in Charles' name.