E. Leonard Jossem

JOSSEM E. Leonard Jossem was born May 19, 1919 in Camden, N.J., and died on Saturday August 29, 2009 at The Ohio State University Hospital. Professor Jossem was associated with The Ohio State University Physics Department for 53 years, serving as Chair from 1967-80. Jossem is survived by a sister, Marjorie J. Block; a niece, Nancy Brennan (William); a nephew, Stacy Block (Lynn), all of Haddonfield, N.J.; his grand niece, Lori Brennan of Philadelphia; his grand nephew, Jeff Brennan (Lisa) and their children, Jonathan and Michael, all of Voorhees, N.J.; and his long time companion, Kay Smith of Columbus. He was a devoted son whose loving parents strongly supported his education. "How do things work?" was one of favorite childhood questions. There will be a celebration of Professor Len Jossem's life 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009 in the atrium of the OSU Physics Research Building at 191 West Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Oh. 43210. Memorials may be sent to the E. Leonard Jossem Physics Education Advancement Fund in care of the Physics Department address. The Fund will provide scholarships for OSU physics students. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085. Condolences may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.