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Herbert Cohen Obituary

Herbert George Cohen, 65, died recently after a long and difficult struggle with hydrocephalus. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cecilia Collins Cohen, and is survived by his adoring children, Dorothy and Emily Cohen. In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Herb was above all a teacher. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ankara, Turkey, a city he returned to twenty years later as a Fulbright Scholar. Herb earned a Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. He enjoyed a twenty-five year career at Arizona State University where his passion for teaching and education inspired countless students, including his daughters, to become teachers. Though friends and family deeply mourn his loss , all are comforted that Herb finally has rejoined the wife and dogs he so greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2005.

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Paula Ryals

November 1, 2025

Dr. Cohen was my professor at ASU in the 70's. I was able to visit with him in his office in the 90s to thank him in person for his input.

Paul M. Cook

March 6, 2022

I just found out (2022). Herb was Chairman of my Doctoral Committee and pushed me to greater heights than I ever would have attained by myself. He has been my role model since and I miss him. The world is poorer without him in it. See you before long, my Friend.

Mary Santellan

September 19, 2005

Thanks Dr. Herb for inspiring me to become a better teacher. You will be greatly missed.

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