Dr. Mildred Indritz

Indritz, Dr. Mildred (Norval) Age 93, of Minneapolis, MN Died on March 6, 2006 After a brief illness. She was born on December 11, 1912, in Yates City, IL. Dr. Mildred Norval was best known for her pioneering efforts on behalf of children in Minnesota as Director of the former Crippled Children's Services, first in the Minnesota Department of Welfare and later the Health Department. In retirement she worked at the Faribault State Hospital. A graduate of the University of Illinois with Honors in Mathematics in 1934 and a Masters in Mathematics in 1935, she received her M.D. degree from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1941. Dr. Norval interned at Cook County Hospital and Research Hospital, Chicago, IL, and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. She received a Masters of Pediatrics from the University of Minnesota (1948) and a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University School of Public Health (1958). She was a recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Distinguished Service Award and a member of the Minnesota Medical Association for over 50 years. Mildred was particularly fond of her cabin on the Gunflint Trail and often spent summers tending her trees. A lifelong learner, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, quilting, reading, her grandchildren, and tea with her friends. Mildred was known for her perseverance and indomitable character. A true shining star, she was generous, gracious, and loving to family and friends; she will be deeply missed. She is survived by her sons, Richard and Austin (Mary) Indritz, and her grandchildren, Claire, Alexandra, Jack, and Paige. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Professor Jack Indritz, in 1966. A memorial service will be held at the ROSEVILLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Highway 36 and Hamline Avenue (651-631-2727), 1PM Monday, March 13. Visitation one hour before with lunch to follow. Interment will be held at a future date at the family gravesite in Fairview, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or the Mayo Medical Foundation.