Carl A. SETTERSTROM

DENVER, COLO. - Carl Albert Setterstrom, Noted Chemist and Influential Polymer Entrepreneur, dies at 94.
Carl Albert Setterstrom died surrounded by loving family in Denver, Colo., on April 17.
A memorial service was held on April 26, at Parker United Methodist Church in Parker. Carl was born on May 2, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Carl and Linda Setterstrom. He received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Polytechnic University, Cum Laude; and completed Graduate Studies in Chemistry at Columbia University. Carl married Esther (Star) Margaret Peterson on Dec. 25, 1940, in New York City.
Carl was an early pioneer of Polymer Science, his specialties were polymer development and the creation of new companies. Carl worked for Union Carbide, Pfizer, Sun Oil and his own consulting firm. A force for peace, church unity and equal rights, Carl served the Riverside Church of New York City for many years. Carl enriched each life he came in contact with. Carl met everyone with enthusiasm and appreciation and had a special gift of making each person he interacted with feel genuinely valued. He was larger than life.
Carl is survived by his two daughters, Star Roberta Fennell, husband, Ralph, of Parker, Colo., and Barbara Ann Setterstrom of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Kurt (Tamara) Fennell of Washington, D.C., Karl (Carol) Fennell of Parker, Colo., Kristin (Bob) Lear of Denver, Colo., and Kyle Fennell of Chicago, Ill.; and five great-grandchildren. Also by his sister, Madelyn Robinson of New Cumberland, Pa.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Ester (Star); and brother, Robert Setterstrom.
Arrangements were handled by Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services in Parker, Colo. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.