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Obituary: William M. Koppes

by Linda Wang
April 9, 2021 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 99, Issue 13

 

Photo of William M. Koppes.
Credit: Courtesy of Judy Napier
William M. Koppes

William M. Koppes, 76, died Jan. 6 in Adelphi, Maryland.

“Dr. Koppes worked in R&D as a synthetic chemist in energetic materials for the US Navy. He published numerous articles and patents and a book chapter on energetic materials. Bill mentored chemists throughout his career and after retirement lectured on chemical safety. Bill was an avid gardener and volunteered at several places in the community. He enjoyed traveling internationally with his wife and friends.”—Judy Napier, sister

Most recent title: Lead synthesis chemist, Naval Surface Warfare Center

Education: BS, chemistry, 1965, and MS, chemistry, 1967, DePaul University; PhD, inorganic chemistry, University of Iowa, 1972

Survivors: Predeceased by wife, Susan

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