Harley A. Wilhelm
1900–1995 (age 95)
Biography
Harley A. Wilhelm (1900–1995) was a pioneering metallurgist at Iowa State University whose work advanced the field of materials science and guided countless students toward thoughtful innovation. His research, calm persistence, and intellectual generosity left a lasting imprint on the laboratories and classrooms he stewarded.
He continued to mentor those around him through thoughtful conversations long after retirement, and his grave in Iowa State University Cemetery marks a life of quiet brilliance and service.