Dr. Barry A. Coddens

Dr. Barry A. Coddens, 72, a resident of Pleasant Prairie, WI and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 3, 1952 in Lafayette, IN to Dr. Avery L. and Mary Z. Coddens and raised in Earl Park and Fowler, IN.

Barry attended Benton Central High School, received a BA in Chemistry from Wabash College, an MS in Inorganic Chemistry from Xavier University, and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Wayne State University.  He taught at North Central College and for many years at Northwestern University, retiring there as Professor Emeritus.  He dedicated his life to education in chemistry and the environment. He was an avid fisherman and assured his family and others learned the art of fishing, fly fishing, and fly tying.

Barry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dr. Myra E. Coddens, whom he wed on August 9, 1980, his children David O. (Vasiliki I. Fosses) Coddens of Chicago, IL, Lydia M. (Erik R. Snyder) Coddens of Brighton, WI, and Dr. Ellen M. Coddens of Milwaukee, WI, his niece Dr. Elizabeth K. (Matt) Campbell of Valparaiso, IN, and his nephew Phillip A. (Barb) Garrett of South Bend, IN and their families.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Carol A. Pinda.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Barry to Wabash College, 301 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933, www.wabash.edu/give , referencing the gift is in honor of Barry A. Coddens as a family member or friend to be used for scholarships and financial aid.

All funeral services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.