John William (Bill) Costerton

I was attending an online wound healing meeting recently and an entire section was devoted to biofilms as related to wounds. The final slide in one presentation was of Bill sitting in the lab as we often did together. The speaker spoke of the groundbreaking work done by Bill and it reminded me of my years in the lab, the work, of course, but also the racquetball and heli-skiing that we all enjoyed and that made lasting memories. It reminded me how best to live life and what's important. ...

I was stunned and saddened to learn of Dr. Costerton's death. I am a science journalist who had the good fortune to speak with Dr. Costerton many times, and I admired him both as a great scientist and as a human being. Dr. Costerton's legacy will live on, and I think he has transformed our understanding of the microbial world for all time. My deepest sympathy to the Costerton family for their loss.

The Karlsruhe Biofilm group headed by Ursula Obst wants to express their condolences to the Costerton family and to his last collaborators. Bill was a great man and an impressive example of an ever young scientist. We will miss him!
Ursula and team

The Caputy family wish to express their condolences to the Costerton family. Bill was the most influential man in my life (with the exception of my father) and will always be remembered by my entire family. We share in your loss.