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Walter Edward DeVinney

1932 - 2017

Walter Edward DeVinney obituary, 1932-2017, Hudson, OH

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

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Redmon Funeral Home

3633 Darrow Road

Stow, Ohio

Walter DeVinney Obituary

Walter Edward DeVinney

Walter Edward DeVinney, 85, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born in Vandergrift, Pa. on August 28, 1932.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ellsworth DeVinney and Hazel (Fields) DeVinney and sister, Betty Starry.

After receiving a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Walt began his career at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in June 1954 on the Production Squad and hired into Tire Technology in Passenger Tire Design eight months later. After working in several different groups in Passenger tires, he became a race tire designer in 1958 and was involved in the early days of Goodyear's entry into NASCAR, Sports Car and Landspeed racing. He transferred into Bias Truck tire design in 1962 and in early 1964 moved to Wolverhampton, England as Chief Engineer, Race Tire Development marking the beginning of Goodyear's entry into European Sports Car and Formula I racing.

In 1966 Walt returned to Akron as Assistant to the Manager of Tire Engineering and was involved in the early stages of the DOT Tire Standards. In 1967 he became Chief Engineer of Passenger Tire Engineering and Manager of Radial Passenger Tire Engineering in 1971 when the department was first established. He became Manager Aircraft, Farm, Industrial and Race Tire Engineering in early 1974 and transferred to Luxembourg as Director Goodyear Technical Center, Luxembourg later that year. He returned to Akron in 1977 as Manager of the Test Division and was named Director Tire Evaluation in 1984.

In 1995 he was appointed the Management Representative for Goodyear Technical Center, Americas QS/ISO 9000 certification. Under Walt's leadership, the Technical Center received certification resulting in Goodyear becoming the first tire company to receive ISO 9000 Certification.

Walt retired in 1997 having never missed a day of school or work due to illness in his life. He had the opportunity to visit nearly 30 countries on six continents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan (Ewald) DeVinney; son, Brad Ewald (Lori) DeVinney of Loveland, Ohio; daughter, Susan (Charles) Bauck of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren, Carley Whitton of Loveland, and Ethan and Brooke Bauck of Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 15th, 2017 at Redmon Funeral Home, (3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224), where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at 10 a.m. Interment will be held immediately after at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at 110 East 42nd Street, 16th floor, New York, NY 10017 or by going to www.alzinfo.org or to the Palliative Care Unit, Akron City Hospital, 525 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44309-2090.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Sep. 13, 2017.

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Heather Worsley

January 19, 2018

He showed me such kindness and support at a difficult time when I was teaching in Luxembourg. I will never forget him. My thoughts are with Joan, Brad and Susan.

September 17, 2017

Our Condolences go out to The Family,

Memories let them fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through

Kim Harrison, JW

Redmon Funeral Home Inc.

September 17, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Larry Hurst

September 14, 2017

Joan and Family,
I worked with Walt as Manager of the Proving Grounds in San Angelo Texas. We worked through some tough times, but developed a plan to move forward. With Walt's support, we established a Technician Development Program and plans for the Vehicle Dynamics Area. Walt was always a respected professional.
Barb and I always enjoyed the visits from you and Walt. Please accept our sincere condolences.

September 14, 2017

Dear Joan and family:

May it help in some small way that others care. Sending my prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

Rosemary Brady {Dr. Flask's office}

Richard Steichen

September 13, 2017

Our sympathies to Walt's family. Walt was a professional and gentleman. I witnessed Walt's leadership in gaining ISO certification for the Technical Center in the 2 years before his retirement. He left a legacy at Goodyear...and with those that knew him.

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15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Redmon Funeral Home

3633 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224

Sep

16

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Redmon Funeral Home

3633 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224

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16

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Crown Hill Cemetery

Twinsburg, OH

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