Birth date: Aug 13, 1926 Death date: Dec 1, 2023
Otto Henry (Bud) Zinke was born to Frank and Evelyn (Van Cleave) Zinke on August 13, 1926, in the family home in Webster Groves, Missouri. He died on December 1st, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His siblings were Frank Zinke (de Read Obituary
I worked with Bud in the 90's adapting his magnetic bridge for Non-destructive Test applications, supported by Electric Power Research Institute and others. Susan and I hosted him at our home in Wellesley MA. He was great to work with and just as much fun as everyone says.
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Bud and I had a fabulous visit this summer. His wit and grace were as strong as ever. I got to be friends with Bud through Marge in the 80's. We shared many a wonderful story while raising a glass at Ella's. They remain inspirational.
Dr. Zinke was my Physics professor as a freshman engineering student in 1974. If you managed to score 50 on his test you were making a top score. His lessons went above and beyond just physics and the classroom. Forever grateful to a unique man who inspired all of us.
He was known as one of the best professors at the U of A when I was there in the 70's. He told us not to major in physics!! He said you would just teach physics and not do much else with that degree. He achieved much though because of his intelligence, interest and research in his field.
Otto was an amazing man. Deepest sympathy to Marge and his entire family. Prayers for all.
He was a superb college professor at the U of A and a sponsor of Omicron Delta Kappa when I was there in the mid-60s. An unforgettable personality. Prayers of support for his wife and family during this time of grief.
