John H. Meiser
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John H. Meiser, 78, died on Aug. 10 in Muncie, Ind.
Louis S. Campisi
“John was a beloved educator at Ball State University for 46 years. He was also coauthor of the landmark Laidler and Meiser “Physical Chemistry” textbook, translated into several languages through its multiple editions and used worldwide. John also coauthored several general chemistry books. He conducted research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Argonne National Laboratory. John was a true Renaissance scientist with a zest for life and an insatiable curiosity and unparalleled wanderlust. He traveled across six continents and was an avid aviation enthusiast. He was deeply religious and a dedicated teacher, researcher, mentor, and colleague. His personality was a blend of Sheldon Cooper, MacGyver, and Yoda.”— James Rybarczyk, friend and colleague
Louis S. Campisi, 81, died on July 5 in the Bronx, N.Y. “Dr. Campisi taught chemistry for more than 50 years at Iona College, where he was admired and respected by faculty and students. He enjoyed spending time with his family. An avid Mets and Giants fan and beach lover, he was proud of his Italian culture and enjoyed the music of Louis Prima and Frank Sinatra. Sunday sauce and pickled olives were his specialty, as well as applying his chemical skills in occasional forays into wine making. His jokes, stories, and willingness to listen will be missed.”— Jerome S. Levkov, colleague and friend
Most recent title: professor, Iona College Education: B.S., chemistry, City College of
Most recent title: professor emeritus, Ball
New York, 1956; Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, Fordham University, 1965 Survivors: wife, Catherine; daughter, Jennifer Defeo; sons, Louis, Mark, and William; nine grandchildren
Education: B.S., chemistry, Xavier Univer-
George W. Hubler George W. Hubler, 94, died on Aug. 24 in Lyerly, Ga. “Our father loved to tell the story of how he was assigned to work on the Manhattan Project during WWII. After basic training, he was told to take a train to Knoxville and call a phone number. Two military police officers picked him up and took him to Oak Ridge, Tenn., where he worked in the Electromagnetic Isotope Separation Plant. His job was to monitor quality control of uranium-235 that was used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. When asked about his work there, he would only say that it helped end the war.”—Cynthia Hubler, daughter
State University sity, 1961; Ph.D., physical chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 1966 Survivors: wife, Enya Flores-Meiser; daughters, Maria Cristina, Maria Teresa, and Maria Katharina; three grandchildren
James Nichol James (Charlie) Nichol, 95, died on June 20 in Duluth, Minn. “Charlie, a 70-year ACS member, was a true scholar and innovator, as evidenced by his being hired to establish the chemistry graduate program at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He was one of the most positive people you could meet; his cheerful greeting, ‘My, isn’t it a wonderful day?’ would echo down the hall even when it was –40 °F outside.”—Don Harriss, friend and colleague
Most recent title: professor of chemistry and biochemistry, University of Minnesota, Duluth Education: B.S., organic chemistry, University of Alberta; Ph.D., physical chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1949 Survivors: daughter, Lynda Parrella; son, Jim
(now International Paper) lege, 1943
Survivors: daughters, Cynthia and Pamela Bulman; son, Howard
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Most recent title: senior scientist, Battelle Memorial Institute
Education: B.A., chemistry, Oberlin College, 1952; Ph.D., organic chemistry, Harvard University, 1959 Survivors: wife, Eva; daughter, Margaret A. Sheppard-Kelly; son, George; five grandchildren
Mary E. Thompson Mary E. Thompson, 89, died on June 25 in St. Paul. “Sister Mary was recognized by her students and colleagues as a superb role model for women pursuing science careers. She challenged students to engage in demanding research projects and to continue their education at the graduate level. This commitment led to her receiving the ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences in 1997. She will be remembered for her devotion to the ACS Minnesota Local Section, where she served as councilor; Phi Beta Kappa; where she served as a senator; and the Midwestern Association of Chemistry Teachers in Liberal Arts Colleges, where she served as president and secretary-treasurer.”—James Wollack, friend and colleague
Most recent title: chair and professor of chemistry, College of St. Catherine
Education: B.A., chemistry, College of St.
William J. Sheppard
Catherine, 1953; M.S., physical chemistry, University of Minnesota, 1958; Ph.D., physical inorganic chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1964 Survivors: nephews, Tom Harris and Lee Harris; niece, Debbie McAnaw
William J. Sheppard, 86, died on July 24 in Grandview Heights, Ohio.
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Most recent title: chemist, Georgia Kraft Education: B.S., chemistry, Haverford Col-
“After completing his Ph.D. under professor P. D. Bartlett at Harvard University, Bill taught for several years at Swarthmore College before joining Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio. His career of more than 20 years at Battelle focused on economic analysis of the chemical industry, including cost-benefit analysis of environmental regulations and biomass as an alternative source of energy. His work at Battelle included overseas assignments in Iran and Venezuela, which helped fuel his lifelong love of travel. In his retirement, Bill continued to travel and enjoyed spending time with family and listening to music.”—George S. Sheppard, son
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