Viktor Schreckengost

1906–2008 (age 102)

industrial designer

Biography

Viktor Schreckengost (1906-2008) shaped everyday life through inventive industrial design, uniting beauty with function in creations that delighted museums and families alike.

He mentored emerging designers and remained curious about the world, and his imaginative spirit is fondly recalled at Lake View Cemetery.

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