He was the first to develop a compound from shark cartilage, which is used for treating arthritis, psoriasis and certain forms of cancer, and he was researching new products.He enjoyed the outdoors and was a runner and a fisherman.Surviving are two daughters, Hailey and Anna; his mother, Adelaide; and a sister, Diane Lipp.A memorial service was held Sunday in Mesnekoff Funeral Home, East Amherst.