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Edmund Taylor Kittleman, Sr., passed away on November 17, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1928, in Greenville, MS, to Eloise (Taylor) Kittleman and Charles Wesley Kittleman.
He graduated from Phillips Academy Andover in Andover, MA, where he was captain of the golf team. He earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from Yale University where he was also a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He then received a master's degree in classical civilizations from the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss"). He then attended the Ole Miss medical school for a year where he served as president of the medical fraternity before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in the Korean War in a medical battalion.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he returned to Ole Miss where he taught freshman chemistry and earned a master's degree in organic chemistry.
He married Martha Adrienne Haywood in 1957. They moved to Chapel Hill, NC, where he received a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Their first three children were born in Chapel Hill, NC. He began his career as an assistant professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
He spent the remainder of his career working for Phillips Petroleum Company first as a research chemist and later as a liaison between chemists and patent attorneys in Bartlesville, OK, from 1964 – 1986. Their twin sons were born in Bartlesville. He coached little league softball and baseball for many years. He was also a member of Magna Carta.
His passion for running led him to complete two marathons, one of which resulted in an age-group record time. His incredible work ethic also drove him to work for the Tulsa World for 35 years. He enjoyed academic pursuits of all kinds, especially etymology.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne, and five children: Eloise Kittleman; Taylor Kittleman; Liz Kissenberger (and husband, Robert); William Kittleman (and wife, Kim); and Whit Kittleman (and wife, Kay). He is also survived by his brother, Bill Kittleman (and wife, Katie), and sister-in-law, Jane Kittleman. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Sarah Blevins (and husband, Dan); Brittany Blair; Nicole Rodriguez (and husband, Kenny); Dominiko Peleras; Taylor Kittleman; Ben Kittleman; Gracie Kittleman; and Stephen Kittleman. Finally, he is survived by five great-grandchildren: Braydan Blevins; Cody Blevins; Olivia Rodriguez; Cole Rodriguez; and Amiyah Peleras.
Edmund was a member of Bartlesville First Church.
The memorial service will be held at Bartlesville First Chuch, 4715 Price Rd., Bartlesville, on Wednesday, November 21, at 10 a.m.
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