Color Pioneer Charvat Dies
Long-time SPE member, teacher and consultant.
Robert Charvat, a long-time member of the SPE considered to be a groundbreaker in color technology, died Jan. 9, 2014 at his home in Milford, Ohio after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Cleveland and raised in Lakewood, he attended Lakewood High School, earned a BME from Fenn College and served the US Army from 1950-52.
Trained in mechanical engineering, his career involved the chemical engineering of colorants in plastic, where he made his mark and remained active as a consultant and teacher until his death. He was a member of SPE since 1957, and was elected SPE Fellow in 2000, among many other honors.
Interested friends and family are invited to visit the , to reacquaint themselves with Bob's recent life, and contribute photos or memories to the guest book.
Memorials may be made to The SPE Bob Charvat Memorial Scholarship; please visit linked site above and click donations
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