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Fred August Kummerow

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Fred Kummerow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2017.

Fred was born on October 4, 1914 and passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Fred was a resident of Illinois. He graduated with the rest of his class and even won a US History contest. He graduated with a BS degree in Chemistry in 1939. Fred was awarded an MS degree in 1941 and a Ph.D. degree in 1943 both in biochemistry. Professor Kummerow's Memorial Service will be held Friday Sept. 1st at 12:30 p.m. at the U. of IL. Biosciences Bldg. Urbana IL. Due to Professor Kummerow's hardships in securing his education his wishes were to assist other economically disadvantaged students. Memorials preferred to the Dr. Fred A. Kummerow Fund check payable to the U. of IL. Foundation College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Veterinary Advancement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Rm. 3505 VMBSB Urbana IL 61801.

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Della Lambert

November 3, 2024

I just read Professor Kummerow’s book, Cholesterol is Not the Culprit. What an amazing human he was. God blessed us with him.

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