Computer Science has learned one of its first staff members has died. Commander Ernest Staveley, USN, Ret., of Upper Arlington, passed away July 6, 2009 at the age of 83. Ernest, commonly known as Ernie, joined CSE (then Computer and Information Science) in 1968 as our Chief of Staff. In this position, Ernie hired many of the office staff who built the Department and assisted with establishing its position in the College of Engineering. He was a tolerant task master; tolerating office chair racers through Caldwell hallway and leading the team as the Department successfully grew. He was also the pitcher of the less successful WYSIWYGS Softball Team. He retired effective July 1, 1991.
Before coming to OSU-CSE, Ernie Stavely was Commander Staveley of the United States Navy and held a Masters degree from Navy Postgraduate School.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy. He had five children; Mary (Paul), David (Kathy), Helen (Tom), Joan (David), Ruth (John). Joan is an OSU alum and participated in the 1999 Animation Celebration. Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. July 10 at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road, Columbus, Oh. 43221. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may contribute in memory of Ernest to Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.