Dean F. Poeth

POETH Dean F. Poeth, Ph.D., 75, of Upper Arlington, died June 25, 2007, after a long illness. Dr. Poeth was Senior Manager at Battelle Memorial Institute until his retirement in 1994. A 1954 graduate of Bucknell University he received his Master's from Penn State and his Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer in both Ohio and Pennsylvania, a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, and a member of Community lodge 684 Free and Accepted Masons. While a research leader at Battelle his main area of interest was improving the productivity of manufacturing in the US. In 1983 he was invited to the White House Conference on Productivity. Prior to joining Battelle Dean was employed by HRB Singer in State College, Pennsylvania where he designed infrared camera systems for many military aircraft including the SR-71 Blackbird. He is cited in the book Blackbird Rising by D.A. Byrnes and K.D. Hurley. An avid hobbyist he enjoyed flying radio-controlled model airplanes, astronomy, collecting antiques and was a ham radio operator. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Maria; and cherished children, Brad (Pam) Poeth of Maumee, Carol (Steve) Schmitt of Dublin, and Dean (Opal) Poeth of Glenville, New York; grandchildren, Katie and Michael Schmitt, and Dean and Anna Poeth. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270). Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd. Burial will follow in Kingwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice Ohio Health, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212, Faith in the Future Campaign. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"