Charles Adler, Jr.

1899–1980 (age 81)

inventor

Biography

Charles Adler, Jr., born in 1899, was an inventive engineer whose imaginative designs and technical insight advanced radio guidance and vehicle control systems, earning him respect from peers in both commercial and governmental circles.

His lifelong curiosity and dedication to improving transportation safety left an enduring influence on the industries he served, and he is remembered with gratitude at Druid Ridge Cemetery.

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