Arthur J. Ehlmann

1928 - 2017

Dr. Arthur J. Ehlmann FORT WORTH -- Dr. Arthur J. Ehlmann, Emeritus Professor of Geology, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He spent that Saturday morning doing what he loved best--looking at a new meteorite and visiting with his colleagues. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at Robert Carr Chapel on the TCU Campus with a reception to follow. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be sent to the Arthur J. Ehlmann Scholarship, TCU Box 297044, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Established by former students to honor his dedication, commitment and impact on their lives. Born May 18, 1928, in St. Charles, Missouri, Art finished high school and enlisted in the Army. He went on to receive a B.S. and M.S. in Geology from the University of Missouri at Columbia and then went to work for Shell Oil Company. Art married Rita Butler in 1956 and had two children, Julia and Wesley. He received his Ph.D. in Mineralogy in 1958 from the University of Utah. Art then began a long and distinguished career in the Department of Geology at Texas Christian University. Rita passed away in 1983. In 1985 he married Carol Courtney. As a professor, he was the consummate teacher, researcher, departmental chair, mentor and colleague during his many years at TCU. Retiring in 1993, Emeritus Professor, Art Ehlmann began a second career as a volunteer curator of the newly acquired Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Collection. He was instrumental in bringing this valuable collection to TCU through his long-term friendship with Mr. Monnig. Working closely with the Smithsonian Institution, he helped develop the collection into one of the largest and most prestigious private collections in the world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Henry Ehlmann and Viola Elizabeth Phillips; first wife, Rita; and brother, Elroy Wayne Ehlmann. SURVIVORS: Art is survived by his wife, Carol Ehlmann; daughter, Julia Ehlmann Campbell and husband, Michael; son, Wesley Bryant and wife, Mary Ellen. Stepchildren include Claire Graham and husband, Hank, Chris Courtney and wife, Deonna, Cliff Courtney, and Corinne Dodson. Grandchildren, Ryan Swink Campbell, Kelly Campbell Hohmann and husband, Jared, Daniel Arthur Ehlmann and wife, Maribeth and Joseph Robert Ehlmann; and numerous step-grandchildren who loved camping with Grandpa Art.