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 After studying Physics, including Optical Science, at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Charles Gaugh was employed for the thirty years in the optical instrumentation and semiconductor Industries as a designer, product manager and sales manager. He lived in Lakewood with his wife, a high school special educator, and had a son, daughter and granddaughter. Charles actively supported education and served as Secretary of the Long Beach Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. He enjoyed backpacking and skiing the Southern California mountains and sailing the Channel Islands.
Charles Gaugh, one of OSSC’s great leaders, OSSC Past President and OSSC Fellow, passed away in October 2020. Charles will be remembered for his warmth, and gregarious spirit. I don’t remember an OSSC event where he wasn’t present acting as an OSSC ambassador to new and prospective members. He had a knack for making all of those he met feel not only welcome, but totally at home within the organization. He also served OSSC as webmaster and was always helpful to post information that was developed by OSSC members and board members. Charles continued to attend board meetings as an advisor, even after his presidential term and always had wise counsel. Moreover, he also participated in OSSC outreach events that introduced young people to the field of optics. He will be missed by all of OSSC members that knew him.
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