Find Your Daily Voice
45°
Tag: Optical Society of America
Scientist, Inventor, Musician, Humanitarian: Charles Koester Of Glen Rock, 91
Charles John Koester of Glen Rock, known to many as Chuck, died on April 18 in his home, with his loving wife Mildred (Millie) at his side, after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s.
Charles was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 26, 1929 to Carl John and Helen Hogan Koester. After graduating from Fostoria High School in 1946, he received a B.S. in physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1950 and his Ph.D. in physics and optics from the University of Rochester in 1955.
He married Mildred Ruby Thompson of Wilmerding, PA on July 18, 1953.
Professionally, Dr. Koester …
by
Daily Voice
