Milan Radovanov
January 29, 1931 ~ December 18, 2020
The Radovanov family sadly announces the passing of Milan Radovanov, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Milan was born in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia on January 29, 1931. Having immigrated from Yugoslavia in July of 1967 with his wife Radmila and two daughters Jelena and Niki, the family settled in Wichita, Kansas. Milan worked as an aeronautical engineer for Cessna for thirty-five years, notably working on the Citation II Jet until eventually retiring in 2002. Milan enjoyed traveling, music, reading, spending time with family, and anything involving computers. He always enjoyed learning new things; taking various classes and attending seminars at Wichita State University, of which, he was an Alumni having earned his master’s degree in engineering. He loved learning new languages, practicing new musical instruments, and discovering the wonders of ever-changing technology. For Milan, there was always something new to learn. He died peacefully on December 18, 2020. He will be greatly missed as he leaves behind his wife, Radmila Radovanov, his daughters, Jelena Radovanov and Nicol Radovanov-Black, and his grandchildren, Dakota Drummond and Mila Black. He also leaves behind his sister, Mira Mataric. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Milan was a superstar engineer and person. His family members have my high regard and sympathies. Evelyn Schall, retired from Cessna
Milan was an outstanding friend, mentor, and manager. Milan managed Computer Methods for the Structural Integrity department. He was a trusted advisor to Bob Held on all fiscal investments and engineering best practices. Milan managed the first MicroVax in Structural Integrity, and I the first MicroVax in Aerodynamics in 1984. I later left the External Loads group to expand the Computer Methods group with Milan as my manager. Milan was always an enthusiastic force and advocate in the department. At one point, Myer’s Briggs personality tests were popular. Milan added his personality type to the end of his name on his placard. Milan and Bob Held had a pack to retire at the same time. Milan, you are missed.