Simon "Si" Ramo (May 7, 1913 – June 27, 2016) was anAmerican physicist, engineer, business leader and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and was sometimes known as the father of theintercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). He also developedGeneral Electric'selectron microscope. He was born inSalt Lake City,Utah.
Ramo died on June 27, 2016 inSanta Monica, California at the age of 103.[1]