Obituary for Dr. Mark Siegel
After yesterday's post, I decided I would like a copy of Mark Siegel's obituary in case of future link rot. So here is a copy/paste from the Grand Forks Herald.
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Dr. Mark Siegel, 71, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020, of complications related to colon cancer.
Mark Bernard Siegel was born December 19, 1948 to Dr. Maurice and Lillian (Nirenberg) Siegel in Los Angeles, California. He attended University of California, Berkeley and subsequently graduated from UCLA Medical School in 1973. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. He married Barbara Kadaner on September 15 of that same year, and they ultimately settled in Grand Forks in 1978.
He had a long and illustrious career for 36 years at Altru. He was Professor of Surgery at University of North Dakota and served in numerous leadership roles including President of the Grand Forks Clinic, Chief of Staff at United Hospital, Medical Director of Surgery at Altru, and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at UND. He was a gifted surgeon and a respected diagnostician. Moreover, he was an outstanding educator and remarkable role-model as founder of the Surgical Residency Program at UND where he trained generations of surgeons during his long career. He transitioned from clinical surgery to administrative leadership in 2012, serving as the Medical Director for Care Management until his retirement in 2014. He was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including the Robert M. Jacobsen Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Mark was a longtime member of B’nai Israel Synagogue where he served on the board for years in a variety of roles including President; he also managed affairs at the Montefiore Cemetery. He was an avid and skillful bridge player competing in tournaments with multiple groups in Grand Forks and Palm Springs. He loved reading mystery novels, crossword puzzles, nights dining with friends and family, and entertaining by the pool during winters in Palm Springs.
He had an incredible memory for details from years past, a witty sense of humor and enjoyed conversations over cocktails with good friends. He was a charitable man who contributed to many local organizations, particularly those in the arts and theater, which he loved.
Mark was a generous and loving father, uncle, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Elizabeth), and granddaughter Batya of Boston, son Robert (Darika) of Denver, sister Amy Goldman of Los Angeles, and nieces Hilary Goldman and Tracy Babcock. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either the B’nai Israel Synagogue or the Chester Fritz Auditorium.
A private burial ceremony was held on October 13, 2020 at Montefiore Cemetery. A virtual funeral will be held at a later date.
An online guestbook will be available at www.normanfuneral.com.
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Dr. Mark Siegel, 71, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020, of complications related to colon cancer.
Mark Bernard Siegel was born December 19, 1948 to Dr. Maurice and Lillian (Nirenberg) Siegel in Los Angeles, California. He attended University of California, Berkeley and subsequently graduated from UCLA Medical School in 1973. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. He married Barbara Kadaner on September 15 of that same year, and they ultimately settled in Grand Forks in 1978.
He had a long and illustrious career for 36 years at Altru. He was Professor of Surgery at University of North Dakota and served in numerous leadership roles including President of the Grand Forks Clinic, Chief of Staff at United Hospital, Medical Director of Surgery at Altru, and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at UND. He was a gifted surgeon and a respected diagnostician. Moreover, he was an outstanding educator and remarkable role-model as founder of the Surgical Residency Program at UND where he trained generations of surgeons during his long career. He transitioned from clinical surgery to administrative leadership in 2012, serving as the Medical Director for Care Management until his retirement in 2014. He was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including the Robert M. Jacobsen Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Mark was a longtime member of B’nai Israel Synagogue where he served on the board for years in a variety of roles including President; he also managed affairs at the Montefiore Cemetery. He was an avid and skillful bridge player competing in tournaments with multiple groups in Grand Forks and Palm Springs. He loved reading mystery novels, crossword puzzles, nights dining with friends and family, and entertaining by the pool during winters in Palm Springs.
He had an incredible memory for details from years past, a witty sense of humor and enjoyed conversations over cocktails with good friends. He was a charitable man who contributed to many local organizations, particularly those in the arts and theater, which he loved.
Mark was a generous and loving father, uncle, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Elizabeth), and granddaughter Batya of Boston, son Robert (Darika) of Denver, sister Amy Goldman of Los Angeles, and nieces Hilary Goldman and Tracy Babcock. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either the B’nai Israel Synagogue or the Chester Fritz Auditorium.
A private burial ceremony was held on October 13, 2020 at Montefiore Cemetery. A virtual funeral will be held at a later date.
An online guestbook will be available at www.normanfuneral.com.