Charles Howard Lochmuller

Charles Howard Lochmuller, 72, died at home Saturday. A native of New York City, he was a graduate of Manhattan College. He theneeceived the PhD. in chemistry from Fordham Uneersity. After a fellowship in analytical chemistry at Purdue Uneersity, Dr. Lochmuller joined the faculty of Duke Uneersity. He was chairman of the Chemistry Dept. from 1982-87, and later, Director, Center for Biochemical Engineering. Dr. Lochmuller retired from teaching in 2006, becoming professor of chemistry, emeritus. Among his professional citations, he was past chairman of the analytical division of the American Chemical Society; Fellow of the Royal Chemical Society and of the American Institute of Chemists. He served as Chairman of the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society; and was an elected member of the Committee of Revision, U.S. Pharmacopoeial Convention. Charles served as an advisor to the USEPA on Environmental Assessment Programs and as a member of neerous review panels, including the Integrated Air Cancer Project. He was appointed by the National Research Council to serve on the Analytical Chemistry Panel. Charles received the Pioneer in Laboratory Robotics Award from the International Symposium on Laboratory Robotics; the American Chemical Society Award in Chromatography; the Distinguished NC Chemist Award of the NC American Institute of Chemists; and the Societal Medal of the Estonian Chemical Society, of which he became a life member. A man of rare brilliance, Charles was conversant in multiple subjects, and as a highly-sought, eminent scientist, traveled around the world to address various audiences. A parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, he was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Lochmuller; sons, Charles H. Lochmuller, Jr. of Durham and Christopher M. Lochmuller, M.D. of Knoxville, TN; and granddaughter, Amanda Heather Lochmuller. He was predeceased by daughters, Erika and Heather. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery, followed by a memorial Mass at 2:00 PM Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church. Memorial donations to a favorite charity of choice. Arrangements are with Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.