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Obituaries

Obituary: Glen A. Frerichs

by Alexandra A. Taylor
November 13, 2022 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 100, Issue 40

 

Glen A. Frerichs.
Credit: Courtesy of Kathleen Frerichs
Glen A. Frerichs

Glen A. Frerichs, 81, died Aug. 15 in Fulton, Missouri.

“Dr. Frerichs’s work in the field of chemistry was recognized through tenure as president of the Midwestern Association of Chemistry Teachers in Liberal Arts Colleges, collaborative research articles published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A and Royal Society of Chemistry journals, and over a dozen research grants. A prolific country music songwriter, he played the guitar, mandolin, and accordion for family and community events. He also enjoyed fishing, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, travel, reading about American history, and especially playing with his grandchildren.”—Kathleen Frerichs, spouse

Most recent title: Professor, Westminster College

Education: BS, chemistry, South Dakota State University, 1963; MS, chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1965; PhD, chemistry, University of Oregon, 1977

Survivors: Wife, Kathleen; children, Patricia Becker, Paul, and Christopher; four grandchildren

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