ALEX VARY, JR., age 92. Beloved husband of the late Ilse (nee Zeller); loving father of Isolde "Kim" Stipek (Timothy) and Eric Vary (Gay); grandfather of Christina Bell (Scott), Erika Vary, Natalie Stipek and Alexander Stipek.

Alex Vary retired from NASA's Lewis Research Center after over 36 years as research scientist and supervisor. He began his NASA career in the Center's Nuclear Division. Vary's first major assignment was research in methods for converting nuclear thermal energy directly into electricity for Mars mission auxiliary power. He then conducted research in liquid metal heat transfer for nuclear power conversion until all NASA nuclear work was halted. As an advocate of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods he devolved during studies of liquid metal containment, he established an NDE laboratory for the Center. Vary guided its progress to his retirement in 1995, and gained world recognition for his pioneering work and numerous contributions to NDE technology for high temperature composites and ceramics for advance  aircraft engines and structures.

Passed away June 14, 2023. Funeral Service Wednesday, June 21, at 11:00 AM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS where friends may call TUESDAY 4-7 PM. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.