Schlosser, Philip
1942 - 2019
Philip A. Schlosser, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born April 14, 1942, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Samuel and Dorothy Cole Schlosser. Following his graduation from North High School in Columbus in 1960, he studied at The Ohio State University, earning a degree in Engineering Physics in 1965, a master's degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1967, and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering in 1972. On July 30, 1966, he married Kathleen Simon in Maple Heights, Ohio. Phil became a professor of Mechanical Engineering at OSU in 1973, then left academia in 1983 to found Scriptel Corporation, developing digital pen technology that is used everywhere today. Phil returned to OSU, collaborating in the development of the unique First-Year Engineering Program for Honors and Scholars, which he taught until April of this year. His many interests included cooking, gardening, golf, reading, music, art, history, and science. Phil is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 52 years, Kathy. Also survived by children, Steven Schlosser (Rachel) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Jennifer Schlosser (Ben Miladin) of Lakewood, OH; grandchildren, Henry and Nora Schlosser, Miles Miladin and Theodore Schlosser; sister, Millicent Eckhart (Jay Vincent); and brother, Jacob Schlosser (Kathleen), both of Columbus, OH; and extended family. Memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., where family will receive friends from 4-7 P.M. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phil's memory to The Ohio State University Foundation, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221, for the Women in Engineering Scholarship Fund (#303368).To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2019.

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Joey

April 11, 2022

Dr. Phil was the first professor I really looked up to and was one who helped me believe I could pursue engineering during my tumultuous first semester. The afternoon I spent in his office nervously discussing my struggles and the calm reassurance he gave in response is a treasured memory. His endless encouragement, even including printing my robot team's business cards, was one of the best parts of my first year.

Hao Chen

July 18, 2020

Thank you Dr. Phil. I'm leaving Columbus. Hope I can be someone like you when I back to here.

Larry Berger

August 21, 2019

Phil was a fellow Theta Chi. I remember him as a man with so many varied interests and fields of expertise. He already had his BS degree when I first met him, but his interest and support in the fraternity was very strong.

Mason France

June 23, 2019

I wish I could've told him thank you for helping me back in 1181. He helped me understand MatLab and always took the time to help even after class.

I will always remember him as a kind and generous professor who strived to make the next generation of engineers be prepared for what ever came next in our programs.

Thank you for everything professor.

We will miss you.

Maxwell Weber

June 19, 2019

Dr. Phil Schlosser was my professor my first year of engineering at Ohio State University in 2017. He was an excellent teacher, dedicated to helping every single student as much as possible. He was always kind and thoughtful, listening to every student and always being easy to just go up and talk to him. He would never hesitate to help a student with a problem, and would always do it with a smile on his face. If not for him, I maybe wouldn't enjoy engineering as much as I do now, so I will forever owe him for that. My condolences to his family, he was a truly great man.

Omar Mahboob

June 19, 2019

I remember being a freshman and taking my first Engineering 1181 class with Dr. Phil. He was a great professor and made the class far more enjoyable to be a part of. He made me think out of the box and allowed me to orient myself to think like an engineer. He will be greatly missed.

Abhishek Vijaykumar

June 19, 2019

He was one of the sweetest professors I had. When I went to his office hours to address I concern I had, he helped me out a lot. He's a great man. Sad to see him go so soon.

Wenfei Li

June 15, 2019

Dr. Phil is a great mentor and good friend of me at the First Year Engineering Program. His creativity, knowledge and enthusiasm of teaching students has always enlightened me. I will truly miss him.

John Merrill

June 14, 2019

Phil was an outstanding faculty member of the College of Engineering and a major contributor to the First-Year Engineering Program. His ideas, creativity, mentoring, teaching, and enthusiasm influenced the career paths of thousands of students. The world is a better place because of Phil and he will be sorely missed.
- John Merrill

June 14, 2019

My heartfelt sympathy to Kathy, Steven and Jennifer and to the extended family. It was a joy to know all of you while at Wellington.

Sue Bonvallet

Austin Capell

June 13, 2019

Dr. Phil was one of the first professors I had at OSU, but he was THE first professor I had the pleasure of getting to know as a mentor and friend. Dr. Phil always took the time to explain things to me and went out of his way to say hello to me every morning. This continued until the day I graduated, between just seeing him in the halls or working with him when I was a UTA. He was a great man, mentor, and friend and I will miss him dearly. God bless.

Jon Kundtz

June 13, 2019

Phil "A." Schlosser was our fraternity's (Theta Chi) adviser during my time at The Ohio State University ['69~'74]. Reflecting back, we all admired Phil as the mature person at parties. He would never share his middle name with us. Phil will be remembered as a true friend of mine!

Jin Yang

June 12, 2019

Dr. Phil was one of the great professors that I worked with in Engineering 1182. He was very friendly and professional. He even remembered my name 4 to 5 years later after that class. He will be truly missed. My condolences go out to Dr. Phil's family.

Jin Yang

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