Donald F. Othmer

(1904-1995) born in Omaha. Chemical engineer, educator, author, philanthropist, published more than 350 articles and held more than 150 patents, was co-author of Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, which is considered the best reference for the field of chemical engineering, recipient of the Society of Chemical Industry’s Perkin Medal and several others. Consult Chemistry and Industry (March 18, 1978) 175-179 and New York Times obituary, November 3, 1995, p. D-22 and Lincoln Journal Star, August 18, 1998, pp. A-1, A-10 and American National Biography, Sup 2 (2005) 422-423.

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