In Memory

Chuck Kalan

Pat Knauss Baxter reported that Chuck died August 26, 2012 from complications following a heart attack that he had experienced on August 24, 2012.  Following is the obituary printed in the Bucks County Courier Times newspaper:

Rudolph J. Kalan Jr. of Bensalem died peacefully at his home Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. He was 68.

Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the beloved husband of Joan Becker Kalan for the past 22 years; son ofthe late Rudolph J. Kalan Sr. and Nancy R. Davis Kalan; and brother of the late Elaine Kalan.

Rudy 'Chuck' was a graduate of Neshaminy High School, Class of 1963, and Trenton University, Class of 1977, with a degree in Criminal Justice. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a sergeant in the Vietnam War. Rudy started his law enforcement career in 1970, as a patrol officer for the Northampton Township Police Department. In 1975, he was elevated to juvenile officer and made a detective in 1978. He continued his career with Northampton Township Police Department until his retirement in 1996. After he retired, he became the disciplinary administrator at his alma mater, Neshaminy High School, a position he held for 10 years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Bucks County Lodge 53, and the Northampton Township Police Benevolent Association.

Rudy was a man‘s man. His towering presence, quick Wit, and generous smile allowed him to befriend many. He loved golf, fishing, playing cards and a cheap cigar. He was never at a ioss for a good story or a dirty joke.

In addition to his Wife, Joan, he is survived by his children, Tracee-Jo Kalan and Dean Huffman, Trever J. Kalan and his wife, Menden, Trista Goldberg and her husband, Daniel, his stepdaughters, Kim Buchinsky and her husband, Rick, and Jill Zimmerman and Rich Erb. He also is survived by his two grandchildren, Samantha and Evan.

Rudy's family would like to invite family and friends to a celebration of his life from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Middletown Country Club, 420 North Bellevue Aye., Langhorne, PA, 19047. Memories will be shared beginning at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, his family would like contributions in Rudy's name made to the Neshaminy High School Hall of Fame, 555 Orchard Ave., Langhorne, PA, 19047.