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DRESSLER, Hans Dr. Hans Dressler, age 81, of Alpharetta, and formerly of Monroeville, PA, died on May 14, 2008. Dr. Dressler was born in Vienna, Austria. As a Holocaust survivor, he emigrated to New York City, where he earned a Doctorate at Columbia University. In 1950 he moved to Pittsburgh, PA to work as a Research Chemist for Mellon Institute's Koppers Department. He continued working for Koppers Company and then Indspec Specialty Chemicals for more than 35 years. Dr. Dressler was granted more than 140 patents in the U.S. and abroad and published a comprehensive book about the chemical "Resorcinol." He was a champion for the underdog, an avid tennis player, bridge player and gardener; and, he loved children and animals. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eva Seinfeld and is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Bernice Sirota Dressler, Alpharetta, GA and formerly Monroeville, PA; son, Stuart Dressler, Atlanta, GA; daughter, Pamela and T. David Westmoreland, Middletown, CT; granddaughter, Dana Westmoreland; brother-in-law, Ernest Seinfeld; nieces and nephews, Kate and Eric Schweitzer; Darcy Berger; and, Dr. Robert and Lisa Berger; sister-in-law, Anne and Bernard Berger; and many great nieces/nephews and extended family members. Please sign the on-line guest book: www.edressler.com. Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 PM at Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care. Contributions may be made to the Noah Westmoreland Pulmonary & Cancer Fund, C/O Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 12 Charter Oak Place, Hartford, CT 06106; www.ccmckids. org/help. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.
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Harve Dailey
May 28, 2008
Please accept my condolences at your loss. I worked with Hans at Koppers and INDSPEC.
Hans was extremely intelligent and was perhaps even nicer than he was smart. He was always gracious and helpful and willing to listen and answer any question.
I am saddened by his departure and
will feel his presence every time I open another report or document that he wrote. I still refer very frequently to the autographed copy of his book that he gave me.
You have my sincere sympathy.
Eleanore Guziak
May 21, 2008
Bernice and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Hans. Len was very fond of Hans and always spoke highly of him. I can sympathize with you because I lost Len four years ago this October. I guess now Hans and Len are sharing stories and talking about working at Koppers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
Linda and Orlando Jardini
May 20, 2008
Dear Bernice and Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father. We fondly remember the pleasant dinners we shared over the years at your home and at other Pittsburgh locations. Hans was a special friend and delightful storyteller. We share your grief at this difficult time and extend our sincere condolences.
LJ and O
Dick,Jeanette Westmoreland
May 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
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