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Richard Wainerdi

Houston, Texas

1931 - 2021

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Richard E. Wainerdi, P.E., Ph.D.1931-2021Richard E. Wainerdi peacefully passed away on March 17, 2021 at his home. In a professional career that spanned six decades, serving in academia, the energy industry, and not-for-profit, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Medical Center,...

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Sincere condolences to Richard's family. Richard was my cousin for those of you who may not know of me. His mother Margaret and my mother Helen Oring were very close sisters.

I´m so sorry about your loss. Dr. Wainerdi was a wonderful friend of my family. I have wonderful memories of the Wainerdi family.

Dear James, on behalf of my family and our design team please accept our heartfelt condolences. Your Dad accomplished so much and reading it was inspiring. Angelo Pereira (TI)

I was saddened to hear that your father passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies.

Dear James, We are very sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. May God bless you and your family!

T.J. and Jamie, My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families! May your Dad and Mom once again be united for eternity as they continue to share their love! Be strong in the character that your dad displayed and passed on to each of you! My heart aches for you! You are loved! Lynell sends condolences, also.

TJ and James, words can not express my sorrow. Hope you stay strong with family and faith. Will always remember your mom and dad while we were growing up together. You and James were like brothers I never had and some of my fondest memories. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

T.J. and Jamie, I am so sorry to hear of your dad´s passing, Mom and John Pearson loved your folks and spent lots of time with them over the years. What a great dad you had!

I worked for Dr Wainerdi as a research assistant from 1959-1961 in his Activation Analysis Lab at Texas A&M. I thought of him as my mentor at the time and graduated with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. He counseled me to go on for my PhD, and I was lucky enough to get the Air Force to sponsor me. Dick Wainerdi is responsible for my subsequent career in science and over 40 years of service to the defense of our country in both the Air Force and the defense industry. Eternal...