“He would come back from a concert and explain the mathematical associations and progressions of the notes,” she said.
In addition to Streilein’s career achievements, Sieving said Streilein always maintained a personal integrity that was the source of great admiration among family, friends and colleagues.
“Everyone felt like they had a special relationship with him, and they did,” said Streilein’s wife, who met her husband while they were in college.
“I really like great science, but I like great people even more, and Wayne [Streilein] was one of them,” said Sieving.
Streilein is survived by his wife, Joan, his three children Laura Streilein Berend, William W. Streilein and Robert D. Streilein, 11 grandchildren and his brother David Streilein.