Dr. John F. Radavich

October 10, 1923 - November 29, 2019

Dr. John F. Radavich, 96, of West Lafayette, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Franciscan Health East. Born October 10, 1923 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Shupaka) Radavich. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve in 1942 and was called to active duty in July of 1943. After his honorable discharge, John earned his B.S. Met E., M.S. Met E., and Ph. D. degrees from Purdue University. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Sigma Pi Sigma. He was honored to received his National Science Foundation Post Doctoral Fellowship at Cambridge University in England from 1955-1956. Dr. Radavich had a distinguished career as an educator and researcher that spans over forty years. His principal contribution to high temperature material technology had been his pioneering work in the transition of analytical procedures from optical to electron microscopy. In so doing, he developed preparation procedures that opened the doors to all future metallographic studies of superalloys. The current state-of-the-art practices for phase extraction and identification are dependent upon the fundamental knowledge that he developed for a wide variety of superalloy compositions produced in wrought, cast, and powder metallurgy forms. Dr. Radavich was the author and coauthor of more than sixty technical publications and scientific papers dealing primarily with phase identification and alloy element/microstructure interactions in high temperature superalloys. He was briefly on the faculty of Purdue University from 1953-1955 and at the Max Planck Institute in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1956, he rejoined the faculty at Purdue University and began a long-lasting association until his retirement in 1995. While at Purdue, Dr. Radavich, through his Micro-Met Laboratories, initiated and administered a pioneering program between the academic community and industry wherein students were guided through a comprehensive analytical program that deals with high-temperature alloys. This program not only succeeded in establishing an effective interface and exchange of information between students and industry, but also established a practical focus for research activities. A number of students who participated in the program have gone on to obtain positions in the superalloys industry and have been continuous to these and other symposiums. In 1984, Dr. Radavich was invited to go to China to lecture. He organized a high temperature seminar symposium from 1985-2007 and promoted 11 different Chinese seminar. Dr, Radavich was the recipient of the 8th Superalloys Symposium in 1996. Dr. Radavich was elected 12/79 as Eminent Engineer by Tau Beta Pi, and was awarded four honorable mentions, First in Class (1961 and 1962) and Grand Prize (1961) from ASM Metallographic. His marriage was to Helen Louise Thompson on April 10, 1952 in West Lafayette. Together, they raised five children. She preceded him in death in 2017. Surviving are their children; Jay Radavich (Cindy) of Post Falls, ID, Dana Radavich (Lori) of Middleton, WI, David Radavich (Gayle) of Greenfield, WI, and Elley John Radavich of West Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his parents is a daughter, Ann Radavich-McGann and two brothers Fred and Alex Radavich. Memorial services will be held 1pm Saturday, August 1, 2020 at University Lutheran Church – 460 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, 47906 with Reverend Justin Herman officiating. Burial to follow in Grand View Cemetery. Seating accommodations will be available based on the regulations for Covid-19 and social distancing will be observed. All attendees are required to wear masks. Webcasting will be available on our Website. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to the Lafayette Museum of Art. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com http://videos.lifetributes.com/1081084 Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Dr. John F. Radavich. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1080798 Any smartphone or computer with internet can connect via the link: Join Zoom Meeting: After the service please join us for a family and friends get together at 2:00 pm EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489790956 Or call in at this number: +1 312 626 6799 US Meeting ID: 884 8979 0956 ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE FUNERAL OF JOHN F. RADAVICH WELCOME INVOCATION: P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. REMEMBRANCE OF BAPTISM P: In Holy Baptism John Radavich was clothed with the robe of Christ’s righteousness that covered all his sin. St. Paul says: “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?” C: We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His. PSALM 23 KYRIE P: Lord, have mercy upon us. C: Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, Have mercy upon us. SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. O God… with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. FIRST READING R: The first reading is from Revelation 7:9-17 After The Reading: R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SECOND READING R: The second reading is from Romans 8:31-39 After The Reading: R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. HOLY GOSPEL P: The Holy Gospel according to John 10:11-16 C: Glory to You, O Lord. After The Reading: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. APOSTLES CREED P: God has made us His people through our Baptism into Christ. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith. C: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen. SERMON PRAYER OF THE CHURCH After each portion of the prayers: P: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. THE LORD’S PRAYER NUNC DIMITTIS P: “I am the resurrection and the life,” says the Lord. “He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” C: Lord, now You let Your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. P: “I am the resurrection and the life,” says the Lord. “He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” CONCLUDING COLLECT BENEDICAMUS AND BENEDICTION P: Let us bless the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. P: The Lord bless you and keep you… and + give you peace. C: Amen. P: Let us go forth in peace, C: in the name of the Lord. Amen