Marriage of Tschaen / Rivir
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, July 26, 1959. [3] [4]
1938 Richard Byram Rivir, son of Lowell Theron Rivir and Mary Helen Pierce, was born on July 28, 1938, in Wayne County, Indiana. [1]
1959 Richard Byram Rivir and Marilyn Rae Tschaen were married on August 2, 1959, in Richmond County, Indiana. [2]
1979 Richard B. Rivir and Marilyn R. Rivir were divorced on May 29 in Ohio.
2018 Dr Richard Byram Rivir died on May 3 and was buried at Economy Cemetery, Economy, Wayne County, Indiana. Dr Richard Byram Rivir was born on July 28, 1939. [5] [6]
RIVIR, Dr. Richard B. PhD Age 79 of Bellbrook passed away Thursday May 3rd, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Theron Rivir and Mary Helen (Pierce) Rivir. Survivors include his lifelong partner, Awatef Hamed, PhD; children, Michael Rivir, Valerie Rivir Saurine, Matthew Rivir; grandchildren, Marita Rivir, Chloe Rivir, Matthew Kyler Saurine, Zachary Saurine; a sister, Janice Wilson and husband Bill Wilson; nephews, Bret Wilson and Eric Wilson; cousins David Pierce, Wayne Eastridge, and Don Eastridge. After graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering in 1960, Dr. Rivir began his career as an aerospace engineer in the Propulsion Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He continued his education by earning a Master of Science Degree in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1968 and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1976. Throughout his career, Dr. Rivir has worked in the areas of electric propulsion, plans, advanced propulsion and turbines. He also served on special projects that included the design and testing of the aerodynamics for the first Airborne Laser Laboratory and the Compressor Research Facility. Additionally, he led AFOSR's Gas Turbine Aero Thermal effort for the Propulsion Directorate for over 20 years, and is a consultant and advisor for the Department of Energy and several NASA committees for space and propulsion. Dr. Rivir was an invited Scholar on separated flows and heat transfer in the Thermo Sciences Department at Stanford University in 1989. During his career, Dr. Rivir has earned many awards and honors, including the S.D. Heron Award, Aero Propulsion and Power Directorate, 1988 and 1995; the Outstanding Engineer and Scientist Award, Affiliate Societies Council, 1999; the AIAA Air Breathing Propulsion Award (National), 2002; the Outstanding Aerospace Alumni Award, Purdue University, 2006; Outstanding Tau Beta Pi Alumni, 2010; and the Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award, Purdue University, 2011. Dr. Rivir is an AFRL Fellow and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also served on the Advisory Boards of Purdue University, The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, and the von Karman Institute. Dr. Richard Rivir served as the final Chief Scientist for the Propulsion Directorate from 2010 to 2012. Dr. Rivir, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is the Senior Scientist for Aircraft Propulsion Systems, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Funeral Services 10 AM Thursday May 10, 2018 at Christ United Methodist Church 3440 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, Ohio 45429 with Pastor Barry DeShetler officiating. Burial in Economy Cemetery in Economy, Indiana. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Wednesday May 9, 2018 at the Tobias Funeral Home-Far Hills Chapel 5471 Far Hills Ave (at the intersection of Far Hills and Rahn Rd), Dayton, OH 45429. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on May 6, 2018
2018 Marilyn Rae Tschaen Rivir died on June 24 and was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Marilyn Rae Tschaen Rivir was born on March 8, 1938. [7] [8]
Purdue University reports the following summary about Richard Rivir:
Richard Byram Rivir
Senior Scientist, Aircraft Propulsion,
Aerospace Systems Directorate,
Air Force Research Laboratory
BSAE'60In recognition of his longstanding technical leadership in propulsion focused on the fundamental understanding of the relationship between aerodynamics and heat transfer behavior.
Richard B. Rivir has enjoyed an incredible, 53-year career in one place, something today's engineering graduates may have difficulty duplicating.
"Technologies are changing at such a rate that current grads will change disciplines and jobs much more frequently," he says. "I suggest finding a discipline you love and enjoy and go where the action is!"
Rivir has been with the Air Force Research Laboratory's Propulsion Directorate in electric propulsion, plans, advanced propulsion, and turbines.
He is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Fellow; served on Von Karman Institute's Technical Advisory Committee; chaired the International Gas Turbine Heat Transfer Committee; and was a National Research Council advisor and research advisor for over 100 graduate students. He currently serves on the Purdue Aerospace and Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories advisory boards.
"Purdue provided a wonderful experience and some of my fondest memories," he recalls. "My father would have loved the career I have. He taught math and flying and I wish he was around to see what his choice of Purdue did for me. I think Purdue provided a better, well-rounded education; and I was exposed to more depth across aerospace than my peers. I hope I've been able to pass on some of the experiences I gained at Purdue to students with whom I've worked."
According to Rivir, his most significant career milestone was becoming the AFRL Chief Scientist for Propulsion in 2010. "This is the position that was once held by Hans von Ohain in the 1990s. Hans designed and flew the first gas turbine engine in Germany in 1939. There is a plaque on my desk to remind me that Hans sat at this desk and I have some very high standards to live up to."
Regarding the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus award, Rivir says, "I would put this right up there as the most significant recognition in my career - I could not ask for any higher."
Rivir calls his Purdue experience "absolutely one of the very best times in my life. Bar none. I had wonderful instructors who were great mentors, although I'm sure none knew it. I remember Paul Lykoudis, Elmer Bruhn, George Palmer, Piston Joe Liston, and so many others who still continue to make a difference for me every day." He adds, "I had a wonderful mentor in Rudolf Edse at OSU; however, I have no difficulty saying that any time there's a Purdue-Ohio State competition, I root for Purdue - absolutely no question."
At age 74, Rivir still plays tennis nearly every day. He has run nine marathons - including Boston and Stockholm, and he does some bicycling, including five trips across Iowa.
Rivir is excited about what lies ahead. "We are making really significant improvements in aircraft and propulsion that will materialize in the next decade and I would like to be a part of it."
Career Highlights
2010-12 Chief Scientist, Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
2001-10 Senior Scientist, Turbine Engines and Heat Transfer
1997-2001 Principal Aerospace Engineer, Turbine Aero Thermal Research
1984-97 Aerospace Engineer, Turbine Aero Thermal Research
1976 PhD AAE, The Ohio State University
1968 MSAAE, The Ohio State University
1960 BSAAE, Purdue University
2018 Dr. Richard B. Rivir died on May 3. An obituary reports:
Dr. Richard B. Rivir, PhD age 79 of Bellbrook passed away Thursday May 3rd, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Theron Rivir and Mary Helen (Peirce) Rivir. Survivors include his lifelong partner, Awatef Hamed, PhD, children, Michael Rivir, Valerie Rivir Saurine, Matthew Rivir; grandchildren, Marita Rivir, Chloe Rivir, Matthew Kyler Saurine, Zachary Saurine; a sister, Janice Wilson; nephews, Bret Wilson and Eric Wilson; cousins David Pierce, Wayne Eastridge, and Don Eastridge. After graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering in 1960, Dr. Rivir began his career as an aerospace engineer in the Propulsion Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He continued his education by earning a Master of Science Degree in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1968 and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1976. Throughout his career, Dr. Rivir has worked in the areas of electric propulsion, plans, advanced propulsion and turbines. He also served on special projects that included the design and testing of the aerodynamics for the first Airborne Laser Laboratory and the Compressor Research Facility. Additionally, he led AFOSR’s Gas Turbine Aero Thermal effort for the Propulsion Directorate for over 20 years, and is a consultant and advisor for the Department of Energy and several NASA committees for space and propulsion. Dr. Rivir was an invited Scholar on separated flows and heat transfer in the Thermo Sciences Department at Stanford University in 1989. During his career, Dr. Rivir has earned many awards and honors, including the S.D. Heron Award, Aero Propulsion and Power Directorate, 1988 and 1995; the Outstanding Engineer and Scientist Award, Affiliate Societies Council, 1999; the AIAA Air Breathing Propulsion Award (National), 2002; the Outstanding Aerospace Alumni Award, Purdue University, 2006; Outstanding Tau Beta Pi Alumni, 2010; and the Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award, Purdue University, 2011. Dr Rivir is an AFRL Fellow and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also served on the Advisory Boards of Purdue University, The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, and the von Karman Institute. Dr. Richard Rivir served as the final Chief Scientist for the Propulsion Directorate from 2010 to 2012. Dr. Rivir, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is the Senior Scientist for Aircraft Propulsion Systems, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Funeral Services 10 AM Thursday May 10, 2018 at Christ United Methodist Church 3440 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, Ohio 45429. Pastor Barry DeShetler officiating. Burial in Economy Cemetery in Economy, Indiana. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Wednesday May 9, 2018 at the Tobias Funeral Home-Far Hills Chapel 5471 Far Hills Ave at Rahn Rd. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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