Dr. Lawrence Wayne Von Tersch
Mar 17, 1923 - Apr 19, 2010March 17, 1923 - April 19, 2010
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Dr. Lawrence Wayne Von Tersch
Mar 17, 1923 - Apr 19, 2010March 17, 1923 - April 19, 2010
Place of birth
Waverly, Iowa
Education
Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees from Iowa State University
Military service
Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII
Career
Started as a Professor at Iowa State University, later joined Michigan State University faculty in 1956
Achievements
Founded the MSU Computer Lab, retired as Dean of the College of Engineering in 1988
Family
Preceded in death by wife LaValle and brother Alfred, survived by son Richard, brother George, sister Elizabeth, sister-in-law Jean Rubendall, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews
Memorial service
Held on April 29, 2010 at the MSU University Club
Memorial contributions
Can be made to L.W. Von Tersch Scholarship Fund at Michigan State University
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Born on March 17, 1923
Waverly, Iowa