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Samuel Treves Obituary
Age 87
Lincoln, NE. Died Monday, June 10, 2013. Born September 11, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Attended Detroit Public Schools graduating in 1943. Attended Wayne State College for one semester before being inducted into the military during WWII. Served in the ASTP (Army Specialized Training Corp) and the 86th Infantry Division 3rd Battalion L Company 2nd squad as a rifleman. Wounded in action on April 29, 1945 near Kirchdorf, Germany. Demobilized April 14, 1947 at the rank of Corporal. He then attended Michigan College of Mining and Engineering in Houghton, MI (1947-51), graduating with a BS degree in Geological Engineering in 1951. Then attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID (1951-53) receiving his M.S. degree in Geological Engineering. Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. Attended University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand (1953-54). Received a Ph.D at Ohio State University in 1959. He obtained a teaching position in the Dept. of Geology at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1958. Became a full Professor in 1966, serving in the Dept. for 46 years. Positions held include Chair of the Dept. and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Other appointments included Conservation and Survey Division, Curator of Geology for the State Museum, Snow and Ice Research Group, Professor of Museum Studies.
Survived by his sons, John Samuel (Nicole) Treves, Omaha, David Samuel (Jeanne) Treves, Louisville, KY; 8 grandchildren; sister, Jolene Rav, Gaylord, MI.
MEMORIAL SERVICE 3pm Friday, June 14, 2013, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' Street. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Jane P. and Samuel B. Treves Geology Scholarship and Fellowship Fund c/o University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Ste 300, Lincoln, NE 68508. Condolences online at roperandsons.com ROPER & SONS FUNERAL SERVICES
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David Loope
June 7, 2025
I loved Sam's sense of humor: He was mowing his lawn when a passer-by asked him "How much do you charge?" His reply "I get to sleep with the Lady of the House!"
James Lowell
June 16, 2013
When I came to Lincoln as Schramm Professor in 1987 Sam could not have been more helpful, supportive and welcoming. I treasured his friendship then and in subsequent years.
On a personal note Sam and his wife lived down the street from my mother and one of their sons delivered her newspapers. She thought very highly of him and always wanted that remembered to Sam. Over the years virtually every time I saw Sam he asked about my mother.
David Brumbaugh
June 15, 2013
Dr. Treves had an enormous influence for the graduates in geology from UNL, myself among them. His leadership and guidance of the department plus teaching were outstanding. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I will miss seeing him at the meetings of the Alumni Board and banquet.
Vitaly Zlotnik
June 14, 2013
Sam was Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, when he greeted me at the interview for the hydrogeology position in the department. I always associated his short-sleeve all-season white shirts with his Antarctic research. Sam was supportive colleague, with superb sense of humor. He will be missed by many whose lives he touched.
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Bill Fead
June 13, 2013
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
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David Loope
June 13, 2013
Sam was a wonderful mentor to me in my early years at UNL, and he set the stage for many positive developments for the Department of Geology and the College of Arts & Sciences. His work to establish the Geology Alumni Board was especially insightful. I'll always remember his robust laugh, his enthusiasm for igneous rocks, and his tales of the early years in Antarctic research.
Matt Joeckel
June 13, 2013
Dr. Treves was a singular human being and a man among men. He was a fine teacher and a great positive influence on many young minds. He leaves an indelible mark in which his family should take great pride. I know that my professional life has been richer for having known him and I will miss him greatly.
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