Chih Chun "C.C." Hsiao

Hsiao, Chih Chun "C.C." Age 89, of Arden Hills, died peacefully at home on August 7, 2009. C.C. was born in Beijing, China, in 1919 and immigrated to the United States in 1943. He received degrees in engineering from Tsinghua University, M.I.T., and the University of Colorado. He taught at Penn State University and was a professor of aerospace engineering and mechanics at the University of Minnesota for over 30 years until his retirement in 1990. He is survived by Joyce, his beloved wife of 56 years; his children, Karen, Caroline, Nina and Albert; grandchildren, Ali, Philip, William, Gregory, Max, Zach, Geoffrey, Jeremy, and Sorcha; and sons-in-law, Douglas, Bob, and Jim. A private burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11th. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Memorials preferred to Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society or American Cancer Society.