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Dean Williams Obituary

Williams Dean N. Williams, age 85, of Upper Arlington, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born to the late Nathan and Helen Williams in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 31, 1927. He grew up in Belle Plaine, Iowa, went on to receive his PhD from the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri, then served in the Army in the Peace Keeping Forces in Japan in 1947. He returned to Columbus, Ohio to work for Battelle in metallurgic engineering for 35 years. Dean was a longtime member of Northwest United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending his free time fly fishing, traveling, attending Elderhostels, reading, dancing, and being with his family. He also found time to deliver for Meals on Wheels for 25 years. Dean is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 64 years, Patsy (Janss); children, Deana Carol (M. Keith) Jones and Daniel Janss (Jamie Mary) Williams; grandchildren, David (Alexis) Jones, Greg (Liz) Jones, Julie Jones; great-grandchildren,William and Matthew; brothers, Nathan (Pat) Williams and David (late Barbara) Williams; and extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where the family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Rev. Tom Slack officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dean's memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 4654 Groves Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43232. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or express condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2013.

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Carole McCutcheon

April 22, 2013

I was saddened to learn of your loss, Pat. I will always remember the two of you and your wonderful help and support of my ministry calling. May the Lord's comfort sustain you!

Charles Marschall

March 27, 2013

Upon viewing the guest book today, I was sorry to see that my message of a few days ago was not included. I was a colleague and good friend of Dean's at Battelle for my entire career and considered him an outstanding example of what a research scientist should be. In addition to his technical expertise, he was also a gentle man and a friend to all. I had lunch with him only a week or so before he died and we were planning to play some miniature golf as soon as the course opened. He will be greatly missed by me and his many Battelle colleagues.

I'm wondering if Dean's family has any idea of the variety of technical papers that were published under his name? If the family is interested, go to "Google" on the internet and type in "Google Scholar". When a new screen appears, type in "d.n.williams battelle," and a list of over 200 citations will appear when you hit "enter."

March 25, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Dean passing,our thoughts and prayers are with Patsy and their family.
We were fortunate to sit with Dean and Patsy at the Thanksgiving dinner at our church last November. He was such a nice man and he will be missed
Sheila & Harry Noyes

March 22, 2013

He was a great researcher at Battelle and he was a wonderful colleague. We used to share stories about the UP and his days at Michigan Tech Dick Ollila

Anne J. Poe

March 21, 2013

What a fantastic man! He will be missed by everyone My heart goes out to David and Nathan and the whole family. Anne Poe (Barbara's twin)

Vickie & Wally Booher

March 20, 2013

Pat we are so very sorry to hear about Dean. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul Burrier

March 20, 2013

My prayers go out to Pasty and the family. I was in the same department with Dean back in the late 60's and early 70's at Battelle. Dean was a fun guy. He was always trying to get something started. His dry sense of humor kept you on your toes. He will be missed.

March 20, 2013

A good and wise friend. Will miss him at our Battelle Old Boys Thursday lunches.

Allan Clauer

March 20, 2013

My deepest symphathy to the family. I worked with Dean at Battelle.

Karen Stephens

March 20, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Dean's passing. Please know the family is in our thoughts and prayers.

March 20, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Pat, you and your family are in my prayers.
Patsy Price

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