Professional Work

William “Bill” Putikka, 64, of Columbus, passed away on March 20, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 1959, in Wadena Minnesota, to the late Oliver and Mildred (Vik) Putikka.

Interested in science from an early age, Bill received his Bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Minnesota and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. After graduation, Bill moved to Switzerland to work at ETH-Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) on a NATO Fellowship. For the majority of Bill’s professional career, he was a physics professor at The Ohio State University in Mansfield, where he was an esteemed researcher and beloved teacher. Bill also was a terrific family man, who supported his daughter in the Worthington Kilbourne High School Marching Band by volunteering for pit crew as much as possible.

Here is the link to Dr. William Putikka's obituary:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/worthington-oh/william-putikka-11213542