Nordulf Debye Obituary

DEBYE , Nordulf On Friday, October 9, 2009 , Nordulf Debye of Pylesville. He was the beloved husband of Irene Debye; devoted father of Erik, Tomas, Hartwin, Mareike and David; loving brother of Norwig Debye and his wife Michele. Mr. Debye is also survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins and an uncle. He did what he loved to the end: teaching chemistry. He was a physical chemistry professor at Towson University.
Family and friends will honor Nordulf's life on Saturday, October 17, the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Bel Air, 3 Newport Drive (Routes 23 and 24, Forest Hill) from 4:00 to 6:00. Interment will be private. Donations would be appreciated in Nordulf Debye's name to: the Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Memory tributes may be sent to:
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Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nordulf Debye

7 Entries

T. Taylor

January 11, 2025

I have very fond memories of being a student in Dr. Debye's P-Chem class at Towson. He was kind, gentle, and fully committed to his students. He taught me one of the greatest lessons I've learn which was far beyond any lesson I could have mastered in the field of chemistry. I often think about our conversations and reflect on the life lesson I learned. It is a privilege to have known and leaned from Dr. Debye and I am grateful for the gift I received in our shared experience. Your legacy continues and you will never be forgotten.

Henry Wolfe, PhD

September 8, 2024

I took professor Debye´s physical chemistry class as a senior biology major at Towson. He opened my eyes. Before him biology was just black magic after his course I understood that everything that I had memorized had a reason. I Had never run into a curve before but got an "A" with my 72% test average. I have spoken fondly of him often over the past 45 years

CHARLES A. BARIS

October 8, 2021

REST IN PEACE....I ENJOYED OUR LONG CONVERSATIONS THE NIGHT OF NORWIGS WEDDING....GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER A LITTLE BETTER. SEE YOU SOON. I HOPE IN A BETTER PLACE. CHARLES

Steve C.

October 23, 2009

I had the pleasure to take one of Dr. Debye's chemistry courses. Having just recently found out about his illness and passing days ago, my heart dropped. My condolences go out to his family and friends.

I feel so lucky to have been able to take one of Dr. Debye's courses. He had unbounded passion for science and teaching. He was always available to help with understanding topics from class. I also had the great opportunity to listen to Dr. Debye discuss his passion for science.

Dr. Debye, you will be missed by many. I feel incredibly lucky to have taken your course and to have known you for a little while. May you rest in peace and know that you touched so many people.

S.C.

Paul Sebula

October 19, 2009

Dr. Debye was my instructor for P-Chem when I was at TSU. He was both a brilliant and wonderful man. I owe much to him for where I am in my carrer. May he rest in peace

October 17, 2009

Rest in peace Nordulf...I was so happy to see you again at your niece Honor's wedding and we had a chance to talk....the last time we did that was when tossed back a few on the eve of Norwig marriage to Michele when you and I stayed at the house and talked all night long...getting to know each other. My prayer and loving thoughts go to your family. Charles Baris

Mark Profili

October 16, 2009

I first met Dr. Debye when I was teaching a G&T high school class in forensic science at Towson University. He was the Chair of the Chemistry Dept at the time and took the time to come to several of my classes on Saturday mornings. Several years later I was hired by Towson University to direct their forensic science programs and Nordulf sat on my interview board. I remember in particular one question he asked me-why Towson, why not somewhere down south where it's warm? I looked at him and said, well you're here and he let loose with one of his big wide smiles. I am very sad that Nordulf is gone but I would be much sadder had I never had the opportunity to have known and worked with this great man. I am proud to say that not only was he a colleague, but a friend. We at Towson will miss him very much. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this sorrowful time-but like me, just think how much sadder it would be if you didn't have the chance to know and love him. Rest in peace my friend.

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