The Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science is sad to announce that Dr. Stanka Kratovil passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2017. Dr. Kratohvil was a Clarkson University Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science from 1967 to 1993. Along with her husband, Dr. Josip Kratohvil, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Clarkson, Stanka has been a member of the Clarkson family for many years. Our thoughts and best wishes are sent to Professor Kratohvil and his children and grandchildren.
*STANKA KRATOHVIL* *Dr. Stanka Kratohvil, 89, of Potsdam, NY passed away at her home on September 9, 2017. * *Stanka was born on May 30, 1928 in Zagreb, Croatia to Ivo and Irma Babic. She attended public schools in Zagreb. She received her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Zagreb in 1952 and her doctoral degree in Physical Chemistry in 1956. She served as a junior faculty member at the University of Zagreb for several years. * *In 1952, she married Josip Kratohvil. Together they immigrated to the United States in 1960. For 25 years, she worked at Clarkson University as a research chemist. She is the co-author of 25 scientific papers in the area of colloid chemistry. * *She had a lifelong desire for knowledge and was an avid reader and enjoyed classical music. She loved to entertain and was an excellent cook often preparing traditional Croatian meals for her family, friends and visitors from other countries.* *She is survived by Josip, her husband of 65 years; her daughters, Vlasta Pinkston and Doris Walls; five grandchildren, Megan and Eric Pinkston; Cameron, Harrison and Caleb Walls. * *As per Stanka’s request, there will not be a service. Donations may be made in Stanka’s name to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676.*
*Regards,* *Elizabeth*
*Elizabeth McCarran* *Administrative Assistant (Research)* *Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science* *Clarkson University* *Potsdam, NY 13699-5810* *PH: 315.268.6658* *emccarra@clarkson.edu emccarra@clarkson.edu*
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