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Robert Wynne

by Susan J. Ainsworth
November 12, 2012 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 90, Issue 46

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Credit: Courtesy of family of Robert Wynne
This is a photo of Robert Wynne.
Credit: Courtesy of family of Robert Wynne

Robert Wynne, 87, a retired Arco chemist, died of cancer on Aug. 13 in Lancaster, Pa.

Born in Maple Shade, N.J., Wynne served in the Army in Europe in the 11th Mechanized Cavalry under Gen.Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II.

After the war, Wynne earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. He then joined Atlantic Refining, remaining with the company as it became Arco in 1966, until his retirement in 1986. He was an emeritus member of ACS, joining in 1955.

Wynne is survived by his wife of 63 years, Emily; daughters, Krista J. Visconti and Elizabeth A. Wagman; son, David; and six grandchildren.

Obituary notices of no more than 300 words may be sent to Susan J. Ainsworth at s_ainsworth@acs.org and should include an educational and professional history.

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