Name: Viewing for Steven Ray Auvil
Start: 2022-11-30T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-12-01T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

Steven Ray Auvil passed away on Saturday, November 26 from acute myeloid leukemia. Steve was born November 16, 1947 to Ellit Ray and Freda Auvil in Cass City, Michigan, and grew up there on his family's dairy farm. He earned his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Michigan State University, and started his career at Monsanto in St. Louis, MO. In 1982, he moved to Macungie to work for Air Products, where he remained until his retirement in 2013 as the company's chief technologist and recipient of the Chairman's Award for Excellence. He was an avid movie-goer, a fan of live theatre, and a passionate supporter of arts and science in the Lehigh Valley. He was a proud member of the Emmaus Rotary Club. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and grand-puppies, and traveling to Michigan and Florida. He was a member of Faith Church in Trexlertown.

He is survived by his wife, Jane, children Dennis (Brenda) of Slatington, Nathaniel (Melissa) of Romansville, Andrew (Kaitlyn) of Charlotte, NC, and Bryan (Gabriana) of Nashville, TN, grandchildren Marcus, Samantha, Olivia, Alana, and Zachary, and sisters Kathy (Al) of Traverse City, MI, and Janet (Donnell) of Wilmington, NC. He was predeceased by his son Steven Auvil Jr. and his sister Nancy Weippert.

Services: A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown, PA 18106. (www.stephensfuneral.com) There is also an additional viewing from 1:30 – 2:30 pm on Thursday at Faith Church, 6528 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown PA 18106, with funeral service to follow.

Contributions: Olivet Nazarene University, ATTN – Chemical Engineering Dept., One University Ave., Bourbonnais, IL 60914.

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Published by Morning Call from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Auvil

Sponsored by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown.

20 Entries

Susan Evatt

December 10, 2022

Jane and family, Bob and I are sad for you all. Lord pour out comfort and healing upon Jane and her family.

Kevin Fogash

December 5, 2022

Jane and family,
So sorry for your loss. Steve is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. He hired me into Air Products in 1997 and was also a great mentor and colleague. He and all of you will be in our prayers. He and Stacey bonded over their shared dairy upbringing as well. We will miss him. With a heavy heart, Kevin and Stacey Fogash

Guvelioglu Family

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Tom and Cheryl Lichner

December 4, 2022

Jane and family,
We were especially saddened to hear about Steve's death. We are hoping , praying, and trusting that God will bless you with what you need to navigate the sorrow and grief that his passing surely brings to your family.
Blessings, Tom & Cheryl Lichner

Michael Meleta

December 2, 2022

Jane, I am praying for you and your family. I know Steve is in the arms of God for He is welcoming him home. In the meantime God is mourning with you and holding you in His arms to comfort you.

God Bless ,
Michael Meleta

Roger Dewing

December 1, 2022

I first met Steve in 1997, having travelled from the UK to review new technology with him. My nervousness at working with Air Products' Chief Engineer was misplaced, he was approachable, encouraging and always helpful. Over the subsequent years, we worked on many projects and solved many issues together; his determination, creativity and positivity were inspiring. I will greatly miss his expertise, his thoughtful advice, and guidance.

Scott Hanton

December 1, 2022

Our condolences on your loss. Steve was a very supportive leader during my time at Air Products. I appreciated his willingness to help and to have open conversations, even with people outside of his formal authority. I enjoyed interacting with a fellow Spartan.

Phyllis Beach

November 30, 2022

Dear Jane and family, My deepest sympathy is extended to you during this season. May God´s peace that passes our understanding bring you comfort. With love and prayers~

Rick and Brandi Marth

November 30, 2022

Jane and Bryan, sorry for your loss. Our son's played tournament baseball together. I also work at Air Products. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pushpinder Puri

November 30, 2022

Rest in peace my friend and mentor Steve Auvil.

Sree Srinivasan

November 30, 2022

The actress Karen Black once remarked to a friend, "Some people are comfortable with creating, some are comfortable with changing, and some with stopping; For instance, policemen stop things." Steve Auvil's career at Air Products encompassed all three functions: creating, changing, and stopping. He did splendidly on all three, with "bright air and brilliant fire." (That quote incidentally is on diamonds. Come to think of it, Steve was a diamond, in more ways than one.)
If anyone updates the book "The genius of industrial research," the chapter on engineering would favorably mention the Auvil approach: using seemingly simple-minded tools to perceive the gestalt of a problem, solving it effectively after a searing search for answers at various depths, and communicating the results in prose that is "clear and simple as the truth."
I was one of Auvil´s first direct reports at Air Products. He taught me a lot, about engineering, science, life . . . .
Rest in peace, boss!

Nancy Kohudic

November 29, 2022

Jane, I send my sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband. May the Lord grant his soul eternal remembrance.

Don Bucci

November 29, 2022

Auvil Family

My condolences on Steves Passing. He was a fantastic resource for those he touched at Air Products. He left a mark on all us left behind.

RIP Doc.

Don Bucci

Bob and Cathie Rienzo

November 29, 2022

Jane:
Our deepest condolences on Steve´s passing. We will always remember him as a friend and good neighbor. Our prayers are with you and your family.

The Shankweiler Family

November 29, 2022

Our condolences to the entire Auvil family. Such a kind and generous soul.

Pat Tannous

November 29, 2022

Jane, our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. He was such a good man . Condolences and prayers for your whole family.
Pat and Robin Tannous

Shyam Suchdeo

November 29, 2022

Steve was a trusted colleague; thoughtful, and engaging. I always enjoyed collaborating with Steve. My condolences on his passing. RIP Steve.

Neva Kear

November 29, 2022

Jane, I´m so sorry to read of Steve´s passing. I have memories of you two dancing together at Arthur Murray. The love on your faces was so wonderful to see. May you find comfort in your memories of his love.

John Bell

November 28, 2022

To Jane and family - Andra and I are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You both were such kind and loyal supporters of the arts programs at DeSales. Steve's passion for the productions and his lovely, written reviews sent the following day via email were a testament to his unbridled joy for the students' talent and creativity. May peace come from knowing how much he gave to others. - John Bell, DeSales University

Sean Zawilinski

November 28, 2022

Jane and family, Kathy and Al, Janet and Donnell- I´m so shocked to hear of Steve´s passing. He was so nice to be with while Nancy was sick. As were you all. I pray that God will flood you with memories that make you smile. Words are difficult but know I know that Steve is always with you. God´s blessings and prayers.

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