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Anton Streiff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2004.

STREIFF
ANTON JOSEPH "TONY"
On Thursday, April 1, 2004 of Carillon Assisted Living, Salisbury, NC; son of the late Josephine Dorig Streiff and the late Abraham Streiff. He graduated from Jackson, Michigan High School and Jackson Junior College. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan. He began his career as a research chemist for the National Bureau of Standards improving petroleum refining methods for the war effort. In 1950, Tony moved to the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, where he continued his work on pure chemicals and authored 20 journal articles and a book. In 1966, Tony was named executive officer of the chemistry department and in 1972 he was promoted to Principal Research Chemist. In 1986, he retired as the Administrative Officer and Prinicpal Chemist Emeritus of Carnegie Mellon University. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, the American Chemical Society, the Society of Sigmi Xi and the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. After retiring, he returned to Jackson, Michigan where he was active with the Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson Community College Alumni Board, Board of the Friends of the Library, and Board of the Jackson County Historical Society. In 1999, he received the Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distingquished Alumni Award from Jackson Coummunity College. He was a member of the Miraculous Medal Church in Jackson, Michigan. Preceded by his 1st wife, Catherine A. Streiff in 1990 and 2nd wife, Mary Jane Streiff in 1995. He is survived by Dr. William Streiff & wife Ilene of Salisbury, NC, Paul Streiff & wife, Regina of Syracuse, NY, Marie Mowry & husband, Michael of St. Louis, MO, Joanne Milburn & husband, Milo of Pgh, PA; step-daughter, Susan Arkles & husband, David Jackson, MI and Step-son, Gary Elwood of Temple, TX; 16 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; brother of William Streif & wife, Betty of Port Angeles, WA. Memorial Service on Monday, April 5, 2004, 11am at Queen of the Miracuulous Medal Church in Jackson, Michigan. Visitation 6-8pm, Friday, April 2, 2004, at the home of the son William Streiff, 175 Scott Trace Lane, Salisbury, NC. Memorials may be made to Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church, 606 S. Wisner Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203 or charity of donor's choice.
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April 15, 2004

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Karen Stump

April 15, 2004

I first met Tony when I was a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon. Several years later he hired me back as a faculty member to co-teach a new first-year lab course. He was a wonderful friend and mentor and always supportive. The success I have had as an advisor and teacher is built on the foundation Tony provided. I am forever grateful.

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Dennis Ryan

April 4, 2004

Tony and I often "shared" the ride between Scott Township and the CMU campus. After retiring, He never failed to stop by for a brief visit to my office when in Pittsburgh. My friendship with Tony is one of my fondest memories of my career at Carnegie Mellon.

Donald Droschak

April 4, 2004

I worked for Tony from 1953-1955 on the API Project. It was more like working with him instead of for him. Sincere condolences on his passing.

Donald M. Droschak

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