Thorvald Kristoffersen

Thorvald "Kris" Kristoffersen, Ph.D., 93, of Columbus, passed away January 25, 2013 at Kobacker House, HomeReach Hospice. Kris was born May 6, 1919 in Denmark to the late Rasmus and Anna (Rasmussen) Kristoffersen. He was also preceded in death by his sister Eva Thompson, brother Ebbe Kristoffersen, step- daughter Pamela Greenway, and his first wife Ruth (Sprecher) Kristoffersen. Kris is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mildred "Milly" Kristoffersen; son, Erik Kristoffersen; step-son, Andy Motter; grandchildren, Christy, Robert, Michael, Tracy, Laura, James, Caroline, Paul, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, William, Anna Claire, Bennet, Bradley, Hudson, and Elliot; sister, Elsa Hansen; and other relatives and many friends. Dr. Kristoffersen received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Iowa State University. He joined the faculty of the Department of Dairy Technology, of The Ohio State University in 1955 where he taught the science and technology of cultured dairy products and lipid foods. He was promoted by the University to Associate Professor in 1960 and Professor in 1963. He was appointed Chair of the Department of Dairy Technology in 1970 where he oversaw the transformation of this Department to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, which include all foods. He served as Chair of the Department until 1984 when he retired from the University as Professor Emeritus. He was an internationally recognized authority on the chemistry of cheese flavor and in 1965 received the Lewis-Pfizer Award in recognition of 10 years of outstanding cheese research. He was a member of the Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085, where a Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 with Rev. Cyndy Garn officiating. Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 1 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The family will also welcome friends at the church following the service on Saturday. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to: Worthington United Methodist Church or HomeReach Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.