Jack G. Stateler's Legacy Celebrated in Memorial Service
Jack G. Stateler, a former Optical Quality Control Engineer at Eastman Kodak Company, passed away at the age of 101. Born in Pittsburgh, Stateler's life was marked by significant contributions to both his professional field and his community. He served in the US Navy during World War II, where he was a Navigator and later the Commanding Officer of a Landing Ship, Tank. After the war, he pursued higher education, earning master's degrees in physics and optics. Stateler's career at Eastman Kodak spanned 36 years, during which he was involved in military and commercial product development. He also chaired a national optics standards committee for six years. Stateler and his wife, Evelyn, were active members of the Irondequoit United Church of Christ and achieved Gold Life Master status in duplicate bridge. A memorial service is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at Paul W. Harris Funeral Home in Rochester, New York. 
