James Samuel of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Marco Island, Florida, loving husband of Sharon, and devoted father of James, Jr., and Elizabeth Marsolan (Paul). Devoted son of Robert and Ruth Kelm (deceased) of Lisbon, Ohio. Dear brother of Warren, Brian (Kathy), Deanna Danner (Steve), and Jon (Jacqueline). Jim is also cherished in heart by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Awards: GE Young Engineer of the Year Award, 1975 CEO Award, GE (per David Joyce, CEO, GE Aviation) Innovation Award, GE (per David Joyce, CEO, GE Aviation) 1995 Distinguished Alumnus Award, College of Engineering, Ohio State University Education BS James S. Kelm, an aerospace engineering leader, died Thursday morning at his home in Cincinnati. He was 61. Colleagues praised him as "a fantastic engineer and mentor" and his quiet commitment to diversity in engineering, noting his creation of a partners Jim received his B.S. in aeronautical engineering from The Ohio State University, his M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and his MBA from Xavier University. He retired from GE Aviation in 2004 after 33 years of dedicated serv Memorial gifts may be made to "The Ohio State University Foundation," referencing the OSU Kelm Family Scholarship, mailed to Attn: Lester Barnhart, OSU College of Engineering, 201 West 19th Ave Suite 350F, Columbus, Ohio 43210.