Victor Raymond Ivanuski, age 83, passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2008, at the Catherine Kasper Living Center in Donaldson. Born in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, on May 23, 1925, the son of Stanley Ivanuski. He graduated in 1943 from Kelley High School in Chicago. On July 30, 1965, Victor and Alice Lorraine Harper were married in Chicago. Alice died on Christmas Eve of 1993. During World War II, Victor served in a U.S. Construction Battalion with the United States Navy, commonly known as the "Seabees." As a Gunner's Mate 2/C, Victor was an explosive expert and saw action in the re-invasion of the Philippines.
After his discharge, Victor used the GI Bill to attend Wilson Junior College in Chicago. In 1950, during the Korean War, he was called back into service. Following his second service discharge, he enrolled in the Illinois Institute of Technology. He worked for the Institute's not-for-profit research program. A chemical engineer, Victor solved many problems for the military and the Atomic Energy Commission. He was also involved with the Space Program and was credited for devising a fluffy paint that reflected heat. It was used on the backpacks of the astronauts and on the moon lander to help keep the temperatures from getting too high. A lot of his work was, and is, "top secret."
Victor retired from the IITRI in 1983, but was frequently called back to Chicago to work on various problems. He and Alice, using a settlement from a train accident, bought a home and 20 acres in Polk Township of Marshall County in the 1980s. An excellent duplicate bridge player, he served as the director of both the Monday morning duplicate games at the Moose Family Lodge and an evening bridge club that met at Miller's Merry Manor. In addition to bridge, Victor enjoyed watching sports on TV and was an ardent Chicago Cub fan.
He left a nephew, John, and a niece-in-law, Lois; two great nieces and a great-nephew. Victor was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and a sister, Catherine Hammitt. A graveside service was held in the New Oakhill Cemetery.
Victor Raymond Ivanuski, age 83, passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2008, at the Catherine Kasper Living Center in Donaldson. Born in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, on May 23, 1925, the son of Stanley Ivanuski. He graduated in 1943 from Kelley High School in Chicago. On July 30, 1965, Victor and Alice Lorraine Harper were married in Chicago. Alice died on Christmas Eve of 1993. During World War II, Victor served in a U.S. Construction Battalion with the United States Navy, commonly known as the "Seabees." As a Gunner's Mate 2/C, Victor was an explosive expert and saw action in the re-invasion of the Philippines.
After his discharge, Victor used the GI Bill to attend Wilson Junior College in Chicago. In 1950, during the Korean War, he was called back into service. Following his second service discharge, he enrolled in the Illinois Institute of Technology. He worked for the Institute's not-for-profit research program. A chemical engineer, Victor solved many problems for the military and the Atomic Energy Commission. He was also involved with the Space Program and was credited for devising a fluffy paint that reflected heat. It was used on the backpacks of the astronauts and on the moon lander to help keep the temperatures from getting too high. A lot of his work was, and is, "top secret."
Victor retired from the IITRI in 1983, but was frequently called back to Chicago to work on various problems. He and Alice, using a settlement from a train accident, bought a home and 20 acres in Polk Township of Marshall County in the 1980s. An excellent duplicate bridge player, he served as the director of both the Monday morning duplicate games at the Moose Family Lodge and an evening bridge club that met at Miller's Merry Manor. In addition to bridge, Victor enjoyed watching sports on TV and was an ardent Chicago Cub fan.
He left a nephew, John, and a niece-in-law, Lois; two great nieces and a great-nephew. Victor was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and a sister, Catherine Hammitt. A graveside service was held in the New Oakhill Cemetery.
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