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Anthony Hillbruner Obituary

Hillbruner, Dr. Anthony
Emeriti Professor of Rhetoric and American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles passed away after a short illness on December 15, 2004. Dr. Hillbruner taught for 35 years and was one of the founding professors at the present location of CSULA. He was respected by both his colleagues and students. An eminent scholar, he published numerous articles on rhetoric and was well known for his critiques of presidential inaugural addresses for the Los Angeles Times. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Laura, he is survived by his son Tony and daughter Tina, three grandsons Zachary, Joshua and Noah and one granddaughter Brooke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "CSULA Foundation/General Scholarship Fund" and sent to: CSULA Foundation California State University, Los Angeles ADMIN 809 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 Turner & Stevens Alhambra (626)282-4131

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2004.

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