Dr. Charles Van Tassel Jr., 89, Indianapolis
Charles J. Van Tassel Jr., M.D. passed away Jan. 4, 2012, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Dr. Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away Sept. 9, 2009. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D., and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim, and his wife, Liz, and Cynthia’s husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great-grandchildren), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922, in Indianapolis. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn., (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in pathology and surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as chief of urology at Camp Cooke, Calif., and Camp Atterbury. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D., until they joined Associated Urologists Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as chairman of urology for 30 years and during his tenure as president of the medical staff and chairman of the executive committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassels' cabin in Brown County, where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club — president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since 1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001.
Family and friends will gather Sunday, Jan. 8 from 2-6 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Friends are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarship to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds.
The Brown County Democrat, Nashville, Indiana
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Charles J. Van Tassel, Jr., M.D.
Passed away January 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dr. Charlie Van Tassel was a dynamic individual dedicated to his family, his profession and Indiana University. He lived a long and productive life and was always fully engaged. His was a life well lived.
First and foremost, Charlie Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away on September 9, 2009. Together they forged many long lasting relationships and created wonderful memories. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D. and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who most regrettably preceded him in death on December 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim and his wife Liz, and Cynthia's husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great grand children), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel who will all miss their "Vandad" and "Granddad" and are lucky to have years of time spent with him.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922 in Indianapolis to the late Charles J. and Irma (Weyerbacher) Van Tassel, Sr. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, CT (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in Pathology and Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as Chief of Urology with the US Army as a Captain at Camp Cooke, California and Camp Atterbury, Indiana and was discharger in 1953. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch, Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D. until they joined Associated Urologists, Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as Chairman of Urology for 30 years and during his tenure as President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the Executive Committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent with Drs. Joseph Finneran and Harris Schumacker.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, some of which are noted below, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassel's cabin in Brown County where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel's dedication to medical students is reflected in thirty plus years of service on the IU Medical School Admissions Committee and his years of service as a Clinical Professor of Urology at the IU Medical Center. He received the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award three times, the Otis R. Bowen Distinguished Leadership Award (1995), the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award (1996), the St. Vincent Distinguished Physician Award (1997), and the J. O. Ritchey Award from the J.O. Ritchey Society of the Indiana School of Medicine (2009). Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
Other clubs and organizations have also benefitted from his generosity of spirit and humor. The Junto of Indianapolis call "Chickie" their own and granted him Emeritus status in 2004 after 40 years of membership. He was a charter member of the Crooked Stick Golf Club and a member of the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis. He and his wife Marge enjoyed playing golf throughout their years together. Charlie's favorite round was at Crooked Stick in the 1970's when he shot a 79. He also had one hole in one! The older he got the shorter and faster his swing became but he was still a joy to play with and watch. He loved his annual Peyronie's tournament which he started in 1984 with the help of Blackie, Dewey and Glenn. Charlie also became an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed his annual trips out west with close friends.
As a younger man he was an accomplished sailor.
But anyone who knew Charlie Van Tassel, knows that he developed a deep and life long love of Indiana University. He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. They were long time season ticket holders and loyal attendees at basketball and football games and numerous other Indiana University functions. They were generous contributors to Indiana University both financially and through their service. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club -- president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001. One of Charlie's special qualities was his attention to the issues and that he always spoke his mind, unconcerned with those who might object to his position. He often stirred things up and occasionally, when it was necessary to gain control of a meeting and redirect everyone's attention, Charlie would loudly toot a whistle (ever present in his pocket) until he got the desired response. Believing strongly in their efficacy he shared these whistles with many over the years. Charlie valued his friendships and many of his dearest relationships grew from his association with Indiana University. Dave Martin, Gene Hedrick, and Ned Pfau, amongst many others, have stories to tell about this great man.
Charlie lived a long life and he kept up with the times and technology -- cell phones, computers, email and texting became part of this 89 year old's lexicon. He simply loved life and people and set wonderful examples as a physician, friend, spouse, father, and grandfather. We will all miss you Charlie.
The family wants to extend their deep appreciation for the care provided to him by Dr. Dan Milton and the whole gang at Hematology Oncology of Indiana. Sara and all the folks there made his treatment the best it could be and he was very fortunate to be in your caring hands. The St. Vincent Hospice took great care of him at the end.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday January 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and funeral services will be conducted on Monday January 9th at 1:30 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. You are invited to visit the website http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarships either to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds or St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.
Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel
Charles J. Van Tassel Jr., M.D. passed away Jan. 4, 2012, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Dr. Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away Sept. 9, 2009. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D., and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim, and his wife, Liz, and Cynthia’s husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great-grandchildren), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922, in Indianapolis. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn., (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in pathology and surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as chief of urology at Camp Cooke, Calif., and Camp Atterbury. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D., until they joined Associated Urologists Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as chairman of urology for 30 years and during his tenure as president of the medical staff and chairman of the executive committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassels' cabin in Brown County, where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club — president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since 1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001.
Family and friends will gather Sunday, Jan. 8 from 2-6 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Friends are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarship to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds.
The Brown County Democrat, Nashville, Indiana
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Charles J. Van Tassel, Jr., M.D.
Passed away January 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dr. Charlie Van Tassel was a dynamic individual dedicated to his family, his profession and Indiana University. He lived a long and productive life and was always fully engaged. His was a life well lived.
First and foremost, Charlie Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away on September 9, 2009. Together they forged many long lasting relationships and created wonderful memories. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D. and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who most regrettably preceded him in death on December 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim and his wife Liz, and Cynthia's husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great grand children), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel who will all miss their "Vandad" and "Granddad" and are lucky to have years of time spent with him.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922 in Indianapolis to the late Charles J. and Irma (Weyerbacher) Van Tassel, Sr. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, CT (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in Pathology and Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as Chief of Urology with the US Army as a Captain at Camp Cooke, California and Camp Atterbury, Indiana and was discharger in 1953. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch, Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D. until they joined Associated Urologists, Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as Chairman of Urology for 30 years and during his tenure as President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the Executive Committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent with Drs. Joseph Finneran and Harris Schumacker.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, some of which are noted below, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassel's cabin in Brown County where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel's dedication to medical students is reflected in thirty plus years of service on the IU Medical School Admissions Committee and his years of service as a Clinical Professor of Urology at the IU Medical Center. He received the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award three times, the Otis R. Bowen Distinguished Leadership Award (1995), the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award (1996), the St. Vincent Distinguished Physician Award (1997), and the J. O. Ritchey Award from the J.O. Ritchey Society of the Indiana School of Medicine (2009). Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
Other clubs and organizations have also benefitted from his generosity of spirit and humor. The Junto of Indianapolis call "Chickie" their own and granted him Emeritus status in 2004 after 40 years of membership. He was a charter member of the Crooked Stick Golf Club and a member of the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis. He and his wife Marge enjoyed playing golf throughout their years together. Charlie's favorite round was at Crooked Stick in the 1970's when he shot a 79. He also had one hole in one! The older he got the shorter and faster his swing became but he was still a joy to play with and watch. He loved his annual Peyronie's tournament which he started in 1984 with the help of Blackie, Dewey and Glenn. Charlie also became an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed his annual trips out west with close friends.
As a younger man he was an accomplished sailor.
But anyone who knew Charlie Van Tassel, knows that he developed a deep and life long love of Indiana University. He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. They were long time season ticket holders and loyal attendees at basketball and football games and numerous other Indiana University functions. They were generous contributors to Indiana University both financially and through their service. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club -- president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001. One of Charlie's special qualities was his attention to the issues and that he always spoke his mind, unconcerned with those who might object to his position. He often stirred things up and occasionally, when it was necessary to gain control of a meeting and redirect everyone's attention, Charlie would loudly toot a whistle (ever present in his pocket) until he got the desired response. Believing strongly in their efficacy he shared these whistles with many over the years. Charlie valued his friendships and many of his dearest relationships grew from his association with Indiana University. Dave Martin, Gene Hedrick, and Ned Pfau, amongst many others, have stories to tell about this great man.
Charlie lived a long life and he kept up with the times and technology -- cell phones, computers, email and texting became part of this 89 year old's lexicon. He simply loved life and people and set wonderful examples as a physician, friend, spouse, father, and grandfather. We will all miss you Charlie.
The family wants to extend their deep appreciation for the care provided to him by Dr. Dan Milton and the whole gang at Hematology Oncology of Indiana. Sara and all the folks there made his treatment the best it could be and he was very fortunate to be in your caring hands. The St. Vincent Hospice took great care of him at the end.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday January 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and funeral services will be conducted on Monday January 9th at 1:30 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. You are invited to visit the website http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarships either to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds or St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.
Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel
Dr. Charles Van Tassel Jr., 89, Indianapolis
Charles J. Van Tassel Jr., M.D. passed away Jan. 4, 2012, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Dr. Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away Sept. 9, 2009. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D., and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim, and his wife, Liz, and Cynthia’s husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great-grandchildren), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922, in Indianapolis. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn., (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in pathology and surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as chief of urology at Camp Cooke, Calif., and Camp Atterbury. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D., until they joined Associated Urologists Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as chairman of urology for 30 years and during his tenure as president of the medical staff and chairman of the executive committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassels' cabin in Brown County, where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club — president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since 1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001.
Family and friends will gather Sunday, Jan. 8 from 2-6 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Friends are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarship to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds.
The Brown County Democrat, Nashville, Indiana
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Charles J. Van Tassel, Jr., M.D.
Passed away January 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dr. Charlie Van Tassel was a dynamic individual dedicated to his family, his profession and Indiana University. He lived a long and productive life and was always fully engaged. His was a life well lived.
First and foremost, Charlie Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away on September 9, 2009. Together they forged many long lasting relationships and created wonderful memories. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D. and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who most regrettably preceded him in death on December 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim and his wife Liz, and Cynthia's husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great grand children), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel who will all miss their "Vandad" and "Granddad" and are lucky to have years of time spent with him.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922 in Indianapolis to the late Charles J. and Irma (Weyerbacher) Van Tassel, Sr. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, CT (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in Pathology and Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as Chief of Urology with the US Army as a Captain at Camp Cooke, California and Camp Atterbury, Indiana and was discharger in 1953. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch, Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D. until they joined Associated Urologists, Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as Chairman of Urology for 30 years and during his tenure as President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the Executive Committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent with Drs. Joseph Finneran and Harris Schumacker.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, some of which are noted below, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassel's cabin in Brown County where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel's dedication to medical students is reflected in thirty plus years of service on the IU Medical School Admissions Committee and his years of service as a Clinical Professor of Urology at the IU Medical Center. He received the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award three times, the Otis R. Bowen Distinguished Leadership Award (1995), the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award (1996), the St. Vincent Distinguished Physician Award (1997), and the J. O. Ritchey Award from the J.O. Ritchey Society of the Indiana School of Medicine (2009). Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
Other clubs and organizations have also benefitted from his generosity of spirit and humor. The Junto of Indianapolis call "Chickie" their own and granted him Emeritus status in 2004 after 40 years of membership. He was a charter member of the Crooked Stick Golf Club and a member of the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis. He and his wife Marge enjoyed playing golf throughout their years together. Charlie's favorite round was at Crooked Stick in the 1970's when he shot a 79. He also had one hole in one! The older he got the shorter and faster his swing became but he was still a joy to play with and watch. He loved his annual Peyronie's tournament which he started in 1984 with the help of Blackie, Dewey and Glenn. Charlie also became an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed his annual trips out west with close friends.
As a younger man he was an accomplished sailor.
But anyone who knew Charlie Van Tassel, knows that he developed a deep and life long love of Indiana University. He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. They were long time season ticket holders and loyal attendees at basketball and football games and numerous other Indiana University functions. They were generous contributors to Indiana University both financially and through their service. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club -- president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001. One of Charlie's special qualities was his attention to the issues and that he always spoke his mind, unconcerned with those who might object to his position. He often stirred things up and occasionally, when it was necessary to gain control of a meeting and redirect everyone's attention, Charlie would loudly toot a whistle (ever present in his pocket) until he got the desired response. Believing strongly in their efficacy he shared these whistles with many over the years. Charlie valued his friendships and many of his dearest relationships grew from his association with Indiana University. Dave Martin, Gene Hedrick, and Ned Pfau, amongst many others, have stories to tell about this great man.
Charlie lived a long life and he kept up with the times and technology -- cell phones, computers, email and texting became part of this 89 year old's lexicon. He simply loved life and people and set wonderful examples as a physician, friend, spouse, father, and grandfather. We will all miss you Charlie.
The family wants to extend their deep appreciation for the care provided to him by Dr. Dan Milton and the whole gang at Hematology Oncology of Indiana. Sara and all the folks there made his treatment the best it could be and he was very fortunate to be in your caring hands. The St. Vincent Hospice took great care of him at the end.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday January 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and funeral services will be conducted on Monday January 9th at 1:30 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. You are invited to visit the website http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarships either to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds or St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.
Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel
Charles J. Van Tassel Jr., M.D. passed away Jan. 4, 2012, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Dr. Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away Sept. 9, 2009. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D., and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim, and his wife, Liz, and Cynthia’s husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great-grandchildren), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922, in Indianapolis. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn., (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in pathology and surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as chief of urology at Camp Cooke, Calif., and Camp Atterbury. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D., until they joined Associated Urologists Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as chairman of urology for 30 years and during his tenure as president of the medical staff and chairman of the executive committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassels' cabin in Brown County, where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club — president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since 1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001.
Family and friends will gather Sunday, Jan. 8 from 2-6 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Friends are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarship to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds.
The Brown County Democrat, Nashville, Indiana
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Charles J. Van Tassel, Jr., M.D.
Passed away January 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dr. Charlie Van Tassel was a dynamic individual dedicated to his family, his profession and Indiana University. He lived a long and productive life and was always fully engaged. His was a life well lived.
First and foremost, Charlie Van Tassel was a loving and devoted husband to Marjorie Jane Little Van Tassel. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marge passed away on September 9, 2009. Together they forged many long lasting relationships and created wonderful memories. He was also a wonderful father and role model to his two children, James W. Van Tassel, M.D. and Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo, who most regrettably preceded him in death on December 30, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jim and his wife Liz, and Cynthia's husband, Thomas S. Yeo; grandchildren, Charlie Yeo and wife Stacey, along with Will and Vivian (great grand children), Ted Yeo, Betsy Yeo, Carrie Van Tassel Fulkerson and husband Christopher, James Van Tassel and Lauren Van Tassel who will all miss their "Vandad" and "Granddad" and are lucky to have years of time spent with him.
Charlie was born April 1, 1922 in Indianapolis to the late Charles J. and Irma (Weyerbacher) Van Tassel, Sr. He attended Shortridge High School (1940) where he met his wife, Marge. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middleton, CT (1943) where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity and then attended IU Medical School (1946). Charlie completed residencies in Pathology and Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital and Urology at IU Medical School. He started his career in the military as Chief of Urology with the US Army as a Captain at Camp Cooke, California and Camp Atterbury, Indiana and was discharger in 1953. His private practice in urology started in 1953 with James F. Balch, Sr. where he maintained an office at the Hume Mansur Building until 1972. He then started the practice Van Tassel-Holland Urology with Trey Holland, M.D. until they joined Associated Urologists, Inc. He retired in 1998. Dr. Van Tassel helped make history at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a key part of the move from the original location of St. Vincent at Fall Creek to 86th Street. He served as Chairman of Urology for 30 years and during his tenure as President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the Executive Committee, he helped facilitate the start of the cardiac surgery program at St. Vincent with Drs. Joseph Finneran and Harris Schumacker.
Dr. Van Tassel has always had a keen interest in students of the medical profession. Though he has received many awards, some of which are noted below, he would tell you that he is very proud of helping and mentoring young doctors over the years. Many will remember the annual house staff event that he and Marge hosted for many years at the Van Tassel's cabin in Brown County where each would receive a gift of a Christmas tree and dinner at the Nashville House. Dr. Van Tassel's dedication to medical students is reflected in thirty plus years of service on the IU Medical School Admissions Committee and his years of service as a Clinical Professor of Urology at the IU Medical Center. He received the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award three times, the Otis R. Bowen Distinguished Leadership Award (1995), the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award (1996), the St. Vincent Distinguished Physician Award (1997), and the J. O. Ritchey Award from the J.O. Ritchey Society of the Indiana School of Medicine (2009). Dr. Van Tassel will be remembered for advocating quality care for patients, improvement in techniques for treating disease, obtaining necessary hospital equipment, and promoting the selection of qualified students for the medical profession.
Other clubs and organizations have also benefitted from his generosity of spirit and humor. The Junto of Indianapolis call "Chickie" their own and granted him Emeritus status in 2004 after 40 years of membership. He was a charter member of the Crooked Stick Golf Club and a member of the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis. He and his wife Marge enjoyed playing golf throughout their years together. Charlie's favorite round was at Crooked Stick in the 1970's when he shot a 79. He also had one hole in one! The older he got the shorter and faster his swing became but he was still a joy to play with and watch. He loved his annual Peyronie's tournament which he started in 1984 with the help of Blackie, Dewey and Glenn. Charlie also became an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed his annual trips out west with close friends.
As a younger man he was an accomplished sailor.
But anyone who knew Charlie Van Tassel, knows that he developed a deep and life long love of Indiana University. He and his wife Marge supported Indiana University Athletics and the Indiana University Foundation for many years. They were long time season ticket holders and loyal attendees at basketball and football games and numerous other Indiana University functions. They were generous contributors to Indiana University both financially and through their service. Charlie served on the board of the IU Varsity Club -- president in 1984 and was chairman of the Athletic Endowment Committee from 1984 through 1989. He was a member of the IU Foundation Board of Directors since1978 and was granted life member emeritus status in 2001. One of Charlie's special qualities was his attention to the issues and that he always spoke his mind, unconcerned with those who might object to his position. He often stirred things up and occasionally, when it was necessary to gain control of a meeting and redirect everyone's attention, Charlie would loudly toot a whistle (ever present in his pocket) until he got the desired response. Believing strongly in their efficacy he shared these whistles with many over the years. Charlie valued his friendships and many of his dearest relationships grew from his association with Indiana University. Dave Martin, Gene Hedrick, and Ned Pfau, amongst many others, have stories to tell about this great man.
Charlie lived a long life and he kept up with the times and technology -- cell phones, computers, email and texting became part of this 89 year old's lexicon. He simply loved life and people and set wonderful examples as a physician, friend, spouse, father, and grandfather. We will all miss you Charlie.
The family wants to extend their deep appreciation for the care provided to him by Dr. Dan Milton and the whole gang at Hematology Oncology of Indiana. Sara and all the folks there made his treatment the best it could be and he was very fortunate to be in your caring hands. The St. Vincent Hospice took great care of him at the end.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday January 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and funeral services will be conducted on Monday January 9th at 1:30 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, 3243 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. You are invited to visit the website http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Charlie, sign the guest book or arrange for memorial contributions to the Indiana University Foundation for the Charles and Marjorie Van Tassel Scholarships either to the medical school or athletic scholarship funds or St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.
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