Arthur R. Segal

www.becherkluesner.com Becherkluesner@insightbb.com 812-482-4141 Dateline Jasper, Indiana Arthur R. Segal, age 101, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Saturday (January 12, 2013) in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Japer. He was born June 30, 1911 at Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Ada (Bennett) Segal. He married Mildred “Millie” Hebrank October 25, 1935 in the Evangellical Church in Highland, Illinois. She preceded him in death March 14, 2011. Mr. Segal graduated from the University of Illinois in 1937 with a degree in Engineering. After receiving his engineering degree he accepted a position as a research engineer at the Kearney and Trecker Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and also served as a training instructor for navy midshipmen at Marquette University. Arthur Segal founded the North American Products Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1942 and in 1959 moved its headquarters and manufacturing to Japer, Indiana. Mr. Segal developed the first carbide tipped saw blades for cutting wood, hard plastics and plastic laminates. He also wrote technical articles for various industrial and scientific publications as well as presenting papers and seminars at numerous universities regarding the design, machining and manufacturing of Tungsten Carbide cutting tools. He is a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper and a former member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper. His hobbies were golfing and fishing, most of which occurred after his retirement. Surviving; two sons; John Segal and his wife Sara, Jasper, IN Steven Segal and his wife Lavonne, Phoenix, AZ Four grandchildren, Todd, Christy Ann, Jason and Michael. Also four great grandchildren. Preceding him in death besides his wife are three brothers, two sisters, and two step-brothers. Funeral services for Arthur Segal will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (January 16, 2013) at Shiloh United Methodist Church with entombment in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. The Rev. Bob Dexter will officiate Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday (January 15, 2013) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and one hour before services at church. Memorial contributions may be Young Life of Jasper C/O 1180 Wernsing Rd., Jasper, IN.