Dear All,

I am very sorry to transmit this sad news about our distinguished emeritus colleague, Dr. K.C. Chao.

Arvind

From: Varma, Arvind
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:09 AM
To: Howard Chao; Bernard Chao
Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Joseph F. Pekny; Varma, Arvind
Subject: Sincere condolences

Dear Howard and Bernard,

I am very sorry to receive this sad news.  On behalf of our School, please accept our sincere condolences and pass them to your mother and family as well.  We have lost a gentleman, scholar and a leader of the field, whose accomplishments will always remain fresh in our minds and continue to guide us in the future.  I will inquire and return to you with the name and contact info of a suitable individual to speak about his academic achievements during his services.

Sincerely,

Arvind

Arvind Varma
R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor
Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering
Purdue University

Tel: 765-494-4075; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma@purdue.edu
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068

From: Howard Chao [mailto:howchao@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 2:51 AM
To: Joseph F. Pekny
Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Varma, Arvind; Bernard Chao
Subject: Re: Dads pubs

Dear All:

I am sad to report that my father passed away this afternoon.  Fortunately he did not suffer too much, and he was fairly active until the day of his stroke a week ago.

Our family is considering holding services for him in the second week of Nov, in the Bay Area.  Do you have a recommendation for someone that was close to him professionally who might speak briefly about his academic achievements?  Thanks so much.

regards

Howard