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Ching S. Woo
(1936-2020)
CEDAR FALLS – Ching S. Woo, 84, of Cedar Falls died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 20, 1936 in Xiamen, China, son of Simon and Yu-chen Chen Woo. On August 29, 1972, he was registered and married in Hong Kong to Susan Lim. They celebrated their wedding with a ceremony on December 30, 1972 in Cedar Falls. He earned his BA from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, MS from University of Michigan, and Ph.D. from University of Kentucky, all in Chemistry. He was a Professor in Chemistry at University of Northern Iowa for 32 years, retiring in 1998.
Survived by: his wife, Susan L. Woo; two daughters, Lynn L. (Pat) Cicerchi of Brecksville, OH, and Leslie L. (Nate) Kieffer of Newton, MA; five grandchildren; a brother, Woo Ping of Taipei, Taiwan; a sister, Portia Su of Fresno, CA; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: two sisters and two brothers.
Private services will be held. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of donor's choice. Condolences may be left at www.richardsonfuneralservice.com.
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Tina Gray
October 10, 2020
Very nice man was loved by your family who were very caring for you. My prayers from me to your family at this time Tina Gray.
Paula Newberry
October 10, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy. Paula, Tim, Skip, and Hayden.
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