Christian L. Kasper

Christian L. Kasper passed away at the age of 56 on April 18, 2015, after a brief illness, in Andover MA. He leaves as his immediate family his son Eli Vollmer-Kasper, Boxford MA, parents Judith Shumway and Hirschel Kasper, both of Oberlin OH, and sister Daivia Kasper, Norwalk OH. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Solomon in 1982 and by his identical twin brother Daniel in 1990. Born in Minneapolis MN, Christian graduated from Oberlin High School (1976) and Oberlin College (1980) as a biology major. He completed further studies in entomology and engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca NY. He worked as an entomology researcher at Cornell and later coordinated research on the natural protection of small plants in Princeton NJ. He maintained an interest and commitment to environmental activism. His interests and engineering talents led him to a new career as a computer engineer initially in PA and TX and later at companies in and around Boston MA. During that work Christian produced many patents, including the invention of a device to monitor and control the speed of data flow in data communication networks. He was active in a number of professional organizations including IEEE [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]. Christian was an athlete and avid soccer player, starting from his time in Scotland and not only played amateur and semi-professional soccer throughout his adult life, but he also offered critical insights in how the game should be played. Arrangements by Cowling Funeral Home. Burial in Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin. Memorial service in Andover will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to the World Wildlife Fund, Inc. (www.worldwildlife.org) or the Andover Public Memorial Hall Library (www.mhl.org)

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