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WILLIAM TELLIARD
Passed away on October 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Joanne Waszak Telliard, father of Elizabeth Gibson, Mary Katherine, Sean and Michael. Bill was born on February 2, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, Ohio and upon graduation in 1959 attended Kent State University. After graduation from Kent State (1963), he worked for the City of Cleveland Water Authority and then founded Aqua Laboratories. In 1972, the newly created U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered him a position. He would serve with the EPA for 34 years where he would be critical in the development of standards and methods to detect and control environmental pollutants. In 1979, he co-authored a research article identifying the priority pollutants to be detected in wastewater. This article would become one of the most cited papers in Environmental Science & Technology publishing history. He would receive numerous awards for his service by ASTM International and U.S. EPA, including a gold medal for the development of analytical methods to detect Cryptosporidium and Giardia in drinking water. Upon his retirement from the EPA in 2006, he would receive a Distinguished Career Award by the Administrator of the EPA. He loved cooking and food, and enjoyed military history. He surrounded his office with a vast collection of military miniatures he collected throughout his travels. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne (Waszak), and four children, Elizabeth Ann Gibson (John), Mary Kathryn Telliard and William Sean Telliard (Mindy) of Richmond, VA, and Michael Patrick Telliard (Susan) of Libertyville, IL. He is also survived by four grandchildren William Coleman and Samantha Gibson of Richmond, VA, and Luke and Henry Telliard of Libertyville, IL. He is pre-deceased by his sister Karen Cain. The family will be receiving guests at noon October 29, 2016 at Blileys Funeral Home, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA., where a service will be held at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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William Lipps
October 18, 2022
Almost every day I still miss Bill.
Russ Roegner
October 18, 2019
With all that has been occurring in the environment and in the world, we sure could use his technical expertise and need a healthy dose of his humor.
Jeff Lape
October 29, 2016
On behalf of Bill's many friends and colleagues here at EPA, we express our condolences. Bill left an identifiable legacy in the mission of EPA... to protect public health and the environment.
Jeff Lape
Deputy Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA
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October 28, 2016
My sincere condolences to Bill's family. I feel lucky to have gotten the chance to work with Bill. Just out of grad school, I attended my first scientific conference with Bill where he was presenting results of one of our studies. He pulled me on stage to give part of the presentation. I was so nervous. I was impressed that he prioritized giving a young scientist an opportunity during his presentation. I have been thinking of time spent working with Bill that always involved lots of laughing due to his sense of humor, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Curt M
October 28, 2016
Bill was a pioneer in the Clean Water Act methods development at EPA. I first met him in 1980's and many times after that while we were both at EPA. Bill made me like to hear talks on analytical methods. That said a lot about Bill's abilities! I still smile when I remember some of the conferences we both attended. My condolences and respect to his family. I know he impacted a lot of people in a positive way and will be remembered with admiration.
William and Elizabeth Lipps
October 26, 2016
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don Anderson
October 26, 2016
Bill was a colleague and friend with whom I worked for more than 20 years at EPA. His contributions in analytical chemistry were many and critically important to the success of our program. Bill was also the court jester of our program helping to keep things on the lighter side when the going got tough. He will be missed.
Clarence Haile
October 26, 2016
Bill was one of a kind. I worked with him as a contractor at Midwest Research Institute. As saddened as I am about his passing, I can't suppress a smile remembering him. Rest in Peace, Bill. My sympathies to you family.
Scott Siders
October 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had great respect for Bill and enjoyed working with him over the years. He will be missed.
Arthur Shattuck
October 25, 2016
My Deepest Sympathies to the family. I worked with Bill at EPA from 1976 to 1982 and then as a contractor from 1982 through 2006. He was a wonderful person to work with and he always had a smile on his face when I would meet him. Rest in Peace Bill!
Laura and Chet Phillips
October 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family and friends. I enjoyed working with Bill here at EPA HQ - - never a dull moment, he made people laugh and smile, and could hold his own with many of our challengers. Heaven will never be the same now that Bill is there. I am sure he has the place hopping. We are blessed to have known him and he is highly respected as a colleague, a scientist and his significant contributions to the Agency and the environment. Rock on Bill. We'll be toasting you and your full commitment to living life to its fullest! :) Laura and Chet Phillips and family
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
October 25, 2016
Bill has left a legacy of someone that energized and uplifted all that he spoke too. Not taking himself to seriously but nevertheless with a seriousness of purpose that contributed to the improvement of our world.
We all will miss him.
Russ Roegner
October 25, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Telliard family on Bill's passing. Bill's voluminous contributions and duration of work for EPA is noteworthy. He was a leader, colleague and mentor to many. Even during the most intense times he could always make one smile and chuckle. He will be missed.
Cary Jackson
October 25, 2016
My prayers to Joanne, Mary, Sean, and Michael. A wonderful long-time friend, colleague, and collaborator.
Jan & Dale Rushneck
October 25, 2016
Colleague, mentor, friend. Keep heaven free of pollution. We'll miss you. Rest in peace.
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October 25, 2016
May the God of all comfort and a promised hope,be with the family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.
Lara Phelps
October 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Bill will certainly be missed and will always be respected for the contributions he made towards saving our environment. May God's love and peace be with you all.
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