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Obituaries

In Memoriam

John Straughn

October 8, 2024

 

John Straughn, 76, of Madison, Wisconsin, died Sept. 7, 2024.

John Straughn.
Credit: Courtesy of Mary Ellen Straughn
John Straughn

"John worked for the University of Wisconsin Safety Department as a chemist until his retirement in 2015. He also enjoyed a part-time job with the Madison Symphony Orchestra as property manager. He was a voracious reader, and after his retirement, he looked forward to spending his days catching up on scientific magazines. A good day for him was a day spent pondering the physics of the universe, practical mathematics, geology, and other earth sciences. 

John was a gentle soul who liked sharing interesting scientific facts with his friends. He will be missed for his delightful and quirky personality."—Mary Ellen Straughn, sister

Most recent title: Chemist, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Education: BS, chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, 1970

Survivors: Sister, Mary Ellen Straughn; brother, Robert Straughn

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