Birth date: Jan 24, 1933 Death date: Jul 27, 2017
Donald R. Wilkinson, PhD, age 84 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford, DE. He was born Tuesday, January 24, 1933 in Girardville, PA, son of the late Richard and Albe Read Obituary
Rest In Peace Dr Wilkinson. I remember your dedication to your invention and your desire to help Law Enforcement in the preservation of evidence in DUI cases. Your invention was a missed opportunity for many in the prosecution of the drunk, impaired driver. I remember you coming to testify here in Jacksonville, FL in a few of our cases. I always appreciate your teaching me many fundamentals in breath testing.
My most sincere condolences,
Sgt. J.P. Branch, Jr. (Ret)
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Dr. Wilkinson changed the way that I saw science. He was my advisor at DSU (1996-1998). He loved science and made me understand in a very real way how science could solve "the problems of the world". My research was centered around breath analysis and I considered him to be one of the best, if not the best. I was saddened to see this announcement but honored to have known him. My love and condolences. Bobbie Wright
Reading his obituary I am struck by his accomplishments but I see beyond that. His spirit, determination and creativity I see embodied in his daughter Donna ! That is the the evidence of a job well done! So sorry Donna and family, my thoughts are with you!
Dr. Wilkinson played a tremendous part in my success at Delaware State University and beyond. He is the reason I specialized in analytical chemistry. I worked in his laboratory while getting my master's degree; that work led to me getting my first job out of grad school. I was just telling a colleague about him and ToxTrap last week. He will always be remembered. My sincere condolences to the family
Dayna Carrington-Cobb
DSU class of 2000 and 2002
Dr.Wilkinson was the epitome of a college professor. He was a dedicated teacher and mentor who had a large impact on many of their lives due to his support and knowledge. I am thankful for all that he did for me at Delaware State and for all his support over the last 25 years. My condolences to this family. The world is smaller without him.
Todd Campbell
