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Fred Rosenberg Obituary

Fred Rosenberg

(March 19, 1932 -

October 19, 2020)

With great love, we mourn the untimely death of Fred Rosenberg, beloved father, grandfather, friend, professor, sheriff's department volunteer, world traveler and punster.

Fred was born March 19, 1932 in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to New York City with his parents 7 years later. He grew up in Manhattan, ran track and was valedictorian of his high school class. Fred went on to study history and philosophy at NYU. After spending a summer at U Wisconsin, he fell in love with microbiology and went on to receive his Master's degree and PhD from Univ of Florida and Rutgers University, respectively. During this time, he also served in the US Armed Forces in Camp Zama, Japan.

Fred began teaching Microbiology at Northeastern University in Boston, Ma in 1960. He had a special interest in the microbiology of water and served on the House Subcommittee on Bottled Water. After retiring for about 20 minutes in 1999, Fred and his wife Liane moved to Westlake Village, CA where he continued to teach Medical Microbiology at California Lutheran University until his death last week.

Fred also served as a volunteer for the past 20 years at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station. He was a voracious reader, adored classical music, travel, crossword puzzles, his cats, and puns. A true Renaissance man and a gentleman through and through, he valued honesty and wisdom. His legacy of making lives better for others and his spirit of gratitude will carry on through his daughter Alysa, son-in-law Bruce, and grandchildren Gabi and Jonah.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2020.

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Lisa Kozlowski

April 12, 2024

So sorry to hear this sad news. I was an undergraduate student at Northeastern University (BS '91) and did my honors thesis project in his lab. To no one's surprise, I studied the microbes in the bottled water dispensers around campus. He was very intelligent and kind. He submitted my work to the ASM meeting in New Orleans in June 1992 and it enabled me to attend my first scientific conference and present a poster on my research. More than 5 years later, I was interviewed in his lab space at Northeastern by ABC's 20/20 news program. The segment never aired but it was a fun experience. I went on and obtained my PhD in Immunology in 1997. I'll never forget the strong basis in microbiology that his courses and research gave me.

Ernest Ruber

December 7, 2021

As I read some of his old Micro texts, generously given me by his daughter Alysa, I am saddened again in an intellectual way this time- What do you think about termites now Fred? Salmonella? RNA vaccines? I would be enlightened, challenged and laughing at his responses. Ah well....

Peter Alachi

December 15, 2020

Very saddened. I'm so sorry. Greatly influenced my path in life. Fred was a mentor and a friend. Last I saw him in 2004 with his beloved Liane at our home in Salem. We stayed in touch and he always made me smile with his one-liners and puns. Active, kind and young at heart to the end. May he Rest In Peace, much love Peter & Liz

ERNEST RUBER

November 4, 2020

A long time (ago) colleague and still a friend and admirer, sharer of jokes, political items, environmental thoughts, poetry, it makes me a bit teary. At my age there are few; it makes me feel like an orphan.

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