Alex Chiahuei Kuo, Ph.D 郭 佳 輝 長 老

On Sunday, December 1, 2019, Dr. Alex Chiahuei Kuo, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and devout Christian passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer at the age of 70. Dr. Kuo was born on October 20, 1949 in Taipei, Taiwan to Mr. Wang Kuo and Mrs. Siouchin Chou Kuo. Dr. Kuo received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1972. After two years of military service, he emigrated to the United States to study at West Virginia University. There, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering in 1978.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Kuo made many significant contributions in the field of chemical engineering. He was the President, CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors of Taiwan-based Oriental Union Chemical Corporation (OUCC), until his retirement in 2012. During this time, Dr. Kuo also served on the Board of Directors of a number of corporations, was the Executive Director for the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, and was inducted into West Virginia University's Academy of Chemical Engineers. Under his leadership, OUCC built chemical plants in Taiwan and China, transforming the company from a basic chemical maker to a diversified specialty chemical producer. Before joining OUCC in 2003, Dr. Kuo was a recipient of the prestigious Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award, had a number of publications, and was an inventor credited with 7 patents during his 25 years with Union Carbide Corporation and Dow Chemical Company.

While a student at West Virginia University in 1974, Dr. Kuo married the love of his life and soulmate, Mrs. Eva Tienkee Kuo. Together, they raised three children; sons, Jeffrey and Benjamin, and daughter, Angela. Dr. Kuo and his wife have also helped raise two young grandsons, Skyler and Casey. In 1997, Dr. and Mrs. Kuo were baptized into the Christian faith and became devout followers of Christ. Dr. Kuo previously served as a deacon and beloved church elder at Evangelical Formosan Church. They are currently active members at Lakeview Christian Center. He was known for his love of God, love of life, love of adventure, and most of all, love of family. His intellect and charisma were unparalleled, and these traits have been passed along to his children and grandchildren. His passions were vast and included traveling with his wife, fine dining, preaching, ancient Chinese opera, classical music, sports including football, tennis, volleyball and golf, Wei Chi, Mahjong, and even wrestling with his grandsons.

Dr. Kuo is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his loving wife Eva Tienkee Kuo; two sons Dr. Jeffrey Kuo and Dr. Benjamin Kuo; daughter Angela Kuo; daughter-in-law Dr. Jamie Do Kuo; two grandsons Skyler Kuo and Casey Kuo; three brothers Eric Kuo, Chris Kuo, and Fred Kuo; sister Julie Kuo; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation begins at 12pm and the service begins at 2pm with a celebration reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E330780&id=1) in Memory of Dr. Alex Chiahuei Kuo.

2019年十二月一日星期日，凌晨零時三十分，郭佳輝博士在長期勇敢的對抗膽管癌，終於在深愛他的家人圍繞下，於溫暖的家中，安祥辭世，享年七十。遺下愛妻天基， 長男思漢，次男思明，愛女思綺，愛媳恬慧，長孫宗亮，次孫宗理。離開長兄佳洲，愛妹秋莉，大弟佳境，二弟佳坤以及許多敬愛他的兄嫂，弟媳，親家，姪子，姪女和外甥。

1949年十月二十日，生於台灣台北。父親郭王先生，母親郭邱秀琴女士。 在其生前，父母均已辭世多年。1972年畢業於國立台灣大學化學工程系。 服役兩年退伍後，獲美國⻄維吉尼亞大學全額獎學金，1974年赴美留學，1978年榮獲化學工程博士學位。在美求學期間，與相戀已久的米天基女士於1974結婚。兩人鰜鰈情深，既是人生路程相扶相持的夥伴，更是精神上的靈魂伴侶。

2003年，郭博士受聘為台灣東聯化學股份有限公司總經理及董事會董事。在其領導下，東聯相繼在台灣、中國建廠，也由普通化學原料升級為特殊原料的製造廠。在這期間，並同時任職多家公司董監事及台灣化學工程學院執行理事。這樣的特聘禮遇並非偶然，返台任職前，在美已有輝煌的事業。在聯合碳化、道氏化學工作的二十五年間，發表多篇著述、論文，並獲得七項專利。榮獲母校⻄維吉尼亞大學化學工程學系選為傑出校友，並榮獲聲譽極髙的柯克派崔克化學工程成就獎。

1997年，與愛妻天基受主感召，同時受洗成為基督徒。信仰兼定且熱心教會事務，在台福基督教會期間，曾任執事及長老。近來，因考量到兒孫信仰因素，參加住家附近的湖㬌基督教會。郭博士的興趣廣泛，包括美食，平劇，圍棋，麻將，多種球類，古典音樂，他的最愛是和愛妻結伴旅遊及傳講福音。郭博士的聰明才智，人缘魅力，追求高品質的生活是眾人皆知的。他摯愛家庭，熱衷生命，對人對事，無不積極熱情相待。他的家人也承襲了這樣的精神，全家皆活潑熱情、積極進取、熱愛生命。