Arthur-Wasserman-Obituary

Dr. Arthur Allen Wasserman

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Age 91

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Dr. Arthur (Art) Allen Wasserman, a true renaissance man to those who knew him, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 54 years of Sheila Ruth Wharton Wasserman, who died in 2010. Devoted father of Robert (JoAnne Fait) and Jamie (Sue Ploszay). Adoring...

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With deepest condolences to the family. Sending love and prayers. Art's smart loving light will live on in our hearts. Peace.

Besides being in the University Community Orchestra with Art and seeing him sing later or attend concerts at SJotL, Art used to loan me his pre Louis&CLark carbon fiber cello when friends traveled to see me and wanted to play chamber music. We'll miss him but should celebrate his rich life.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Art was a class act. Perfect gentleman. Brilliant teacher. He actually explained to me how it is possible to look back into time using telescopes within the span of sharing a meal! Art introduced me to opera. I loved hearing Art sing! I will miss him. My blessings on the family.

Dear Robert and Jamie and Family:

I was saddened to hear about your dad's passing. I have many fond memories of all our family get togethers when we were young. Sheila and Art were like second parents to me and it was always fun spending time with them.

I always kept in touch with them and shared holiday letters, each year. Even after Sheila's passing, I looked forward to receiving Art's New Year's Letter and updates on his family and all that he was up to. He always...

Both Art and Sheila were really great friends of mine. I miss them both. To be together with two people with such intellect was always an interesting experience. Including, seeing him play the cello with the orchestra.

After being mistreated at an other Wisconsin private college Art and Sheila suggested Cardinal Stritch to me. As Dean Art was the first person in academia to give me a fair and proper treatment, not that I needed it as the teachers who worked for him were the...

To the friends and family of Art Wasserman who are unable to attend his memorial service on Saturday, January 11, 2020: The event will be live-streamed (internet connectivity permitting). A video of the memorial service will also be posted on-line for future viewing. Please contact me if you would like to be notified when details of the live-stream or video recording are available.