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Dr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr.

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Birth	:	10 Feb 1925 Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 2006 Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7722130, -75.5886841
Description	:	US Navy - World War II∼Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr was born on Tuesday, February 10, 1925, in Lancaster OH, to Paul Ellsworth and Helen E (née Massey) Oberdorfer. He entered the US Navy V5 program after graduating from Lancaster High School in 1943. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre of World War II until 1945. After the war, he completed his BS (1949) and Doctorate (1954) degrees in organic chemistry and automotive engineering at Ohio State University. His life's work used these degrees to the fullest in benefiting the public. Read More	US Navy - World War II∼Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr was born on Tuesday, February 10, 1925, in Lancaster OH, to Paul Ellsworth and Helen E (née Massey) Oberdorfer. He entered the US Navy V5 program after graduating from Lancaster High School in 1943. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre of World War II until 1945. After the war, he completed his BS (1949) and Doctorate (1954) degrees in organic chemistry and automotive engineering at Ohio State University. His life's work used these degrees to the fullest in benefiting the public. Paul began his career with the DuPont Company, and later joined the Sun Oil Company, where he was Director of Basic Research. He was the recipient of many industrial and national awards for his contributions to the automotive industry. He holds patents used by auto manufacturers today. He was a member of the American Chemical Society Research Board and was honored by the American Chemical Society in 2004 for 50 years of service. As a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Geological Society, Paul spoke frequently at meetings concerning his constant research for automotive improvements. He was a consultant to the Environmental Protection Agency under President Nixon. After retirement, he worked with SCORE giving advice and assistance to those hoping to start new businesses. Paul, at the age of 80, completed instruction in road racing at Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, in Chandler AZ. He enjoyed participating in the Porsche Club of America and driving his Porsche in scheduled events at many raceways across the country. He loved music and sang with the Barbershop Quartet Society Chorus and many church choirs. Paul died on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, in Wilmington DE, at the age of 81. Paul is survived by Marcella (née Sheets) Oberdorfer, his wife of 59 years; his sons, Paul E Oberdorfer III of Virginia Beach VA and John Oberdorfer and his wife, Michelle, of Tempe AZ; his daughter, Mary Lee Laird and her husband, Clinton, of Wilmington DE and Helen Lannon and her husband, Thomas, of Phoenix AZ; his 11 grandchildren, Paul E IV, Gretchen, Penelope, and Cecilia Oberdorfer of Tempe AZ, Clinton Jr, Matthew, Madeline, and Julia Laird of Wilmington DE, Thomas Jr and Bridget Lannon of Phoenix AZ, and Mary Katherine Lannon of Charlotte NC. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Hart of Ocala FL and her family. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, in Greenville DE. Interment followed at Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to: Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 Saint Jude Place Memphis TN 38105

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Dr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, New Castle County, USA.
When did Dr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr. death?
Dr Paul Ellsworth Oberdorfer Jr. death on 9 Aug 2006 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
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Latitude: 39.7722130
Longitude: -75.5886841

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