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NORMAN WIKLER Obituary

WIKLER--Norman S., M.D., died peacefully at his home on December 6th at the age of 86. He is survived by his adoring wife, Mary Katherine (Guerriero), sons Irwin (Ilene) and Alan (Beth) and grandchildren Gail, Ellen and David. Doctor Wilker was Professor of Clinical Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. He was recognized as a "doctor's doctor," a skilled and compassionate physician and teacher held in the highest esteem by his patients, colleagues, students and friends. A proud and decorated WWII Army Air Force navigator who risked his life in the fight against oppression and genocide, he was the last of four children of Jewish European immigrant parents and a patriarch of the Wikler family. He will be remembered, admired and loved eternally by everyone whose life he touched. Services Wednesday, December 8th at 11:15am, "The Riverside," Amsterdam Ave. and 76th St. Shiva at Dr. Wikler's home Wednesday 3-7pm, Thursday 4-7pm and Sunday 4-7pm.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 7, 2010.

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Janet Wikler

December 1, 2023

I think of Norman very often. He was a great physician, a great husband and father, a wonderful family member, and a kind and loving cousin and friend. I loved Norman and, I always will.

Jeffrey Cohen

December 13, 2010

I became aware on Saturday the 11th of Dr Wikler's passing. He was my family's physician for over 40 years - and a great inspiration and role model to me - and very much a reason I became a physician. My deepest condolences to his family.

Sandy and Marty Moskowitz

December 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janet Wikler

December 7, 2010

Norman Wikler was my cousin and my friend. He was a brilliant doctor and a warm, kind, and loving human being. Norman had courage and wisdom, kindness and compassion. He lives on in the many acts of caring and kindness that he performed while he graced the earth, and in the hearts and minds of all of us who knew and loved him.

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