Dr. Bernard Wargotz

Bernard Wargotz, Ph.D. (B 11-27-1926, D 03-24-2014) Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Dr. Bernard Wargotz, of Queenstown, MD, passed away on March 24, 2014 at age 87. Among his many life experiences and accomplishments, he treasured most his 60 year marriage to his wife, Rosalie. His story began with his birth in New York City in 1927. He enlisted in the US Navy his senior year of H.S. and received his honorable discharge in 1946 having been awarded the American Theater Medal and the Victory Medal. Dr. Bernard Wargotz attended the University of Michigan where he received a B.S. and a M.S. in Chemistry. He went on to complete a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the University of Rochester. His career in the chemistry of plastics and other synthetics spanned more than 30 years resulting in numerous patents and awards as a career research scientist with AT&T - Bell laboratories in New Jersey following his first job with Goodyear Rubber and Tire in Ohio. He joined the Executive Management Team at General Cable Corp. for 4 years. His love of research led to a return to AT&T – Bell Labs, electronics interconnection laboratory and then the AT&T Undersea Laboratory where he remained until his retirement. Dr. Bernard Wargotz had a very generous heart and in addition to raising three children with Rosalie, throughout his lifetime he held a variety of positions as a volunteer with the American Chemical Society, Toastmasters, Boy Scouts of America, and others. In retirement he was active as a volunteer with NOAA Northeast Fisheries Laboratory, Sandy Hook, NJ (Woods Hole Branch Laboratory); Brookdale Community College Library, Lincroft, NJ, and the Chesapeake Community College, Wye Mills Advanced Learning Center. Dr. Bernard Wargotz lives on through his loving wife Rosalie, daughter Fern Wargotz, B.S.N., R.N., and sons Eric Wargotz, M.D. and Michael Wargotz, C.P.A., M.B.A. and his six grandchildren, all who miss him dearly. The funeral service will begin at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 200 South Harrison Easton, at 11:00 am with a graveside service to follow at the Oxford Cemetery. Rabbi Peter E. Hyman of Temple B’Nai Israel, Easton, MD will perform the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be donated to the charity of your choice. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Dr. Bernard Wargotz

November 27, 1926 - March 24, 2014