Mr. Charles Stephen McEwen

Celebrating The Life Of Charles Stephen McEwan: Charles Stephen McEwen was born on October 26, 1943 in Medina, Ohio and was the fourth child of seven children born to the late Ella Mae and Samuel McEwen He who departed this life peacefully on January 24, 2015. While spending his early years in Medina with his family, Chuck was an active and faithful member of Second Baptist Church. Chuck attended Medina public schools and excelled in sports, particularly football and was scouted by numerous colleges. Chuck graduated from Medina High School in 1961 and attended the University of Akron. A life long learner, Chuck also studied Criminal Justice at Detroit Institute of Technology and Wayne County Community College. Chuck had extensive military training and diverse law enforcement experience. He served in the United States Army Reserves with a final rank of Sergeant First Class. During his 31 year career with the Detroit Police Department Chuck served as an investigator in Homicide, White Collar Crime, Public Corruption, Arson and Internal Affairs. Near the end of his police career Chuck was appointed by the Michigan Judicial Institute a division of the Michigan Supreme Court, to serve on committee of the Michigan Evidence Manual; later published as a criminal justice reference book for Michigan Judges, Attorneys and other criminal justice professionals. After retirement from the Police Department, Chuck served as the Quality Assurance Manager of the Surveillance Department of the MGM Casinos. In November 2012, Charles joined the newly created City of Detroit Office of Inspector General, where he investigated allegations of fraud, abuse, waste, and corruption involving employees, public officials, and contractors. Charles’s cases led to multiple criminal charges and administrative findings involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. As the first investigator hired, Charles set the standard for professionalism and effectiveness. The entire staff benefited from his mentorship. Chuck had a passion for art and music . His family home always reflected his flair for interior design and his love of beautiful things from around the world. He loved to support undiscovered artist and displayed their work proudly. Guests would often find themselves involved in indepth discussions about his collection of art and jazz music. Charles “Chuck” McEwen will be forever remembered by the many lives and hearts he touched.

Mr. Charles Stephen McEwen

October 26, 1943 - January 24, 2015