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Tilmann Kleinsteuber Obituary

MOUNTAIN TOP — Tilmann C.W. Kleinsteuber, Ph.D., 82, of Mountain Top, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at his home.

He was born in Berlin, Germany, on July 16, 1934, a son of the late Werner and Eva Kleinsteuber.

Doctor Kleinsteuber attended elementary school in Berlin and Gymnasium in Konstanz, Germany. He studied Physics at universities in Freiburg and Hamburg, Germany, and he graduated from the University of Munich with a doctoral degree in physical chemistry.

Doctor Kleinsteuber worked two years postdoctoral at the institute for physical chemistry at the University of Munich and for two years as a research associate and assistant professor at Amherst College. He joined the faculty at King's College in 1965, where he taught Physics and chaired the Physics program, retiring in 1996.

He was a world traveler and his travels included such places as Antarctica, Nepal, India, Japan, Poland, Africa, and his homeland of Germany.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Clemens Friedrich W. Kleinsteuber; and by a sister, Philine Martha Eva Kleinsteuber.

Surviving are his sister, Regine Soding and her husband, Paul, Berlin, Germany; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and have been entrusted to the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doctor Kleinsteuber's memory to King's College, c/o Institutional Advancement, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting Doctor Kleinsteuber's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

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Published by Times Leader from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Tilmann Kleinsteuber

11 Entries

Sarah Dougherty Gunel

December 8, 2016

My parents have been friends with Tilmann for as long as I could remember. I grew up with Tilmann being a regular guest at our family/friend holiday parties and get-togethers. As I became an adult, traveled the world, and married my husband who has an equal passion for travel, we became great friends with Tilmann. We planned annual visits in DC or back in Pennsylvania. We would spend hours together with Tilmann talking about our world travels and laughing from each other's stories. Every year, we looked forward to spending time with him. We became great friends. My husband and I are saddened to lose Tilmann. Our only consolation is that he lived a full, enriching life and has left a positive impact on all his friends. We will never forget Tilmann.

December 5, 2016

I met Tillman on my vacation a few years ago. I so appreciated his educational stories of world travel. His sincerity and humor will long be remembered. He will be missed. Art Mitchell,Dover, NH

Dennis Jones

December 4, 2016

I only knew Tillman in recent years, but thoroughly appreciated his wit and humor. I am greatly saddened to learn of his passing. He was a most wonderful man, and will be greatly missed.

J. Patrick Dougherty

November 27, 2016

Tilmann was a friend of our family for many years and a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of his visiting for the holidays, always being the character we knew and loved. To Tilmann I owe both my love of skiing (and some gratitude for his many lessons) and my fondness for travel. How we were able to convince my parents to let me take that first trip alone I don't know, but what an impact it had and it wouldn't have happened if not for Tilmann.

Farewell my friend.

November 10, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Tilmann's passing. I recently moved from Mountain Top but for years enjoyed lunches and interesting conversations with my dear friend. Tilmann, you will be missed.

Fondly, Sterling Dougherty

John Dougherty DMD

November 10, 2016

Dr. Kleinsteuber was my Physics professor at King's in 1967 which was shortly after his arrival at the college. It was a challenging class but he was always available to help his students and encourage them to do their best. Years later Tilmann became a patient and neighbor of mine and I had the opportunity to know this remarkable man much better. Godspeed to you Tilmann, RIP.

Christie Collins

November 9, 2016

May you Rest In Peace my dear friend and neighbor. You will be missed. God Bless.

November 8, 2016

May God's peace be with the Kleinsteuber family during this time of sadness. The faculty here at King's College remember Dr. Kleinsteuber as a valued member of our teaching community, and our prayers are with him and his family.

Neal Bukeavich, Assoc. VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Juanita Eby Krieger

November 8, 2016

I was a student at Kings in the 1970's and met Dr. Kleinsteuber through friends who were physics majors. I remember him as an energetic, smiling man with twinkling eyes. He invited some of us students to his home on one occasion and was a gracious, charming host. I have often thought of him fondly in the passing years, especially when I visited his beloved Germany. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

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