Background
Pfau, Richard Olin was born on December 6, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of John Olin and Sydonah Homer (Buckley) Pfau.
forensic chemist Forensic science educator
Pfau, Richard Olin was born on December 6, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of John Olin and Sydonah Homer (Buckley) Pfau.
Bachelor of Science, Youngstown U., 1959; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1991.
Clinical chemist, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio., 1958-1962; forensic chemist, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Columbus, 1962-1964; forensic chemist, Columbus Police Department, 1964-1970; laboratory director, Columbus Police Department, 1970-1992. Advisory forensic science Franklin County Coroner' General’ s Office, Columbus, since 1984;adjunct assistant professor School Allied Medical Professions, Columbus, since 1984. Adjunct.lectr. Capital U., Bexley, Ohio, since 1988.
Member National Safety Council, Chicago, since 1969. Vice commandant Ohio Naval Militia,1985-, Columbus, since 1985. Captain United States Army Reserve, 1960-1984.
Fellow American Academy Forensic Sciences (toxicology), American Institute Chemists. Member Royal Society Chemistry (chartered chemist), Midwest Association Forensic Scientists, (charter member, vice president 1974), National Sojourners (president chapter #10 1990-1991), Sigma Nu (vice president Alumni House Corporation 1988-1990).
Married Carol Ann Tsaras, September 24, 1960. Children: Cynthia Jane Pfau Null, Constance Lynn Pfau Kendall, Christine Susan Pfau Davis.