James Johnson Duderstadt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Johnson Duderstadt (Ann Arbor, Michigan), born in Carrollton, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 21, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Johnson Duderstadt to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy James Johnson leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though James Johnson may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Mack Henry and Katharine Duderstadt (Johnson); his wife Anne Marie Lock; his daughters, Susan (John Iskander) and Katharine (Nathan Schwadron); his grandchildren, Eleanor and Jonas Iskander; and his daughters, Marina and Jane Schwadron.
During his career, Duderstadt received numerous awards and honorary degrees for his research, teaching, and service activities, including the E. O. Lawrence Award for excellence in nuclear research, the Arthur Holly Compton Prize for outstanding teaching, the National Medal of Technology for exemplary service to the nation, and the Vannevar Bush Award for lifelong contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public service activities in science, technology, and public policy.
