Robert "Bob" Oslin Jr., an accomplished engineer and inventor, passed away suddenly June 4. He was 81.
Among his many patents was the design of the first self-contained combination convection-oven-steamer for Groen/Dover (now Unified Brands). He also created the first magnetic-stripe ticketing machine for Eastern Airlines and high-speed mass transit fare collection equipment for Duncan Industries. In addition, Oslin was a high-level competitive bridge player, achieving the level of Diamond Life Master.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Louise O’Sullivan; children Robert Oslin, David Oslin, Susan Oslin; and stepchildren Dan O’Sullivan and Sheila O’Sullivan; and grandson Casey O’Sullivan. Services were held in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
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