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Morton Frisch Obituary
Morton J. Frisch, age 83, of DeKalb, IL, died on Dec. 24, 2006. Distinguished Professor of American Political Thought at Northern Illinois University. Beloved husband of Joelyn; loving father of Hollis, Mark (Carla) and Rabbi Seth (Rabbi Robyn); and adoring Papa of Jeremy, Ethan, Naomi, Benjamin, Noah, and Talia; brother of Jack (Esther) Frisch. Preceded in death by his parents, I. Harry and Gertrude Frisch. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 26, at 1 p.m., in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb. Burial with Full Military Rites will be in the Garden of Shalom in Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. Friends may call at the family's home in DeKalb on Tuesday after the funeral until 9 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. A short service will be held at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Friends may also call at the home of Mark (Carla) Frisch on Saturday, December 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northern Illinois University Foundation, or Congregation Beth Shalom, DeKalb. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
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Mark Griffith
December 20, 2020
Dr. Frisch was a great man. He taught me so much, and I will always remember the kindness he showed to all his graduate students. He loved life, food, thought, and family! He was religious and lived it. He will be missed by all!
Clifford Bates
January 25, 2007
Even though he didn't think so at the time, he taught me a great deal while I was at Northern. He was a great teacher and a great man, he will be missed.
Jerzy Ciechanski
January 25, 2007
Morton has given his students his intellect and his heart. His seminars on Plato's "Republic" were feast to the mind. He and Joelyn have been adoptive family to those of his students who in DeKalb were far from home. I feel so privileged to know Morton. He had a full life. Still, I miss him tremendously. We haven't seen each other for all those years since 1998 when I left DeKalb for my native Poland. But I have always cherished the memories of the many conversations with him during our walks along the Nature Trail in DeKalb and the meetings with his family. I have thought of him very often. And I always will. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Joelyn, Seth, Mark and their families.
Mark Griffith
January 20, 2007
I was a student of Dr. Frisch and he has had a great influence on my life and teaching. Dr. Frisch will live on in my memory and in all my teaching. Thanks Dr. Frisch
Wayne Killian
January 8, 2007
Dear Seth and Family,
Please forgive my lack of acknowledgement of your Dad's death but I just found out. Please be assured that you and the family are in my prayers. God Bless.
Wayne Killian
John and Ruth Peterson
January 2, 2007
Joey, We mourn with you the passing of a wise and good man. We miss seeing him on his morning walks. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult days.
Matt Franck
December 31, 2006
Like Laurie Bagby, I was Prof. Frisch's student. He was a wise and generous teacher, and I and many others owe him a profound debt of gratitude. I will miss him always.
Stephan Japuntich
December 27, 2006
World War II veteran, University Professor, easy-going husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed.
Laurie Bagby
December 27, 2006
I was a student of Mort's and what he taught me has had a profound impact on my life and work. Thank you, Prof. Frisch.
Barb Swanson
December 26, 2006
Frisch Family,
I will always remember fantastic and lively conversations about the newspaper and the world with your wonderful father and grandfather. He will be missed. Barb
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