Pentti Siiteri

Pentti K. "Finn" Siiteri, PhD, MD (Hon) Distinguished scientist, educator, devoted husband and father, passed away on Friday, February, 24, 2012 in Sonoma, CA. His career as a brilliant research scientist led to the purification of commercially available streptokinase, a medication used for heart attack and stroke victims. He contributed to the understanding of hormone action in pregnancy, breast cancer, and prostate disease. He was elected as a member and served important leadership roles in many eminent medical societies, including the Endocrine Society, the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Society for the Study of Reproduction, and the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society. He was named Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland, the highest civilian award granted by the President of Finland, his native land. He lived a long and fulfilling life, which he summarized as a "lucky Finn in America". He is preceded in death by his father John Siiteri, his mother Hilda, and son Peter David. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen A. Siiteri, children Jon Everett (Rebecca), Eric Howard (Christine Luxen), Christian Martin (Darcie), Katherine Marie, and by 4 grandchildren; Jordan, Matthias, Parker and Leena Siiteri. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral service at 11:00 am, Friday, March 2, 2012, Duggan's Mission Chapel, 525 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476. Private Interment, Valley Memorial Park, Novato, CA. Duggan's Mission Chapel 525 West Napa Street Sonoma, CA.