Frederick Siegel Obituary

I remember Freddy (that's what my parents called him) made up a batch of my Dad's all-purpose ointment that he had concocted early on in his practice, and labeled each jar of it "Dr Cohen's Miracle Ointment". My parents were so touched by this, and never forgot it. I still have some of the jars - that stuff is indestructible! An ointment for the ages!

Fred was a truly kind and gentle man. I met him as a pharmacy student -- he was a great wit and had a great sense of humor. I remember taking a test he gave on pharmacy abbreviations. The official correct answer for FPS was "feet per second" but you also got credit for "Fred P. Siegel." Later we became friends and published together and I visited him at his home after he retired. He once acted as one of my expert witnesses on behalf of a dentist I was defending and when asked on the witness stand whether he considered Remington's Pharmaceutical Science an authoritative textbook, he replied: "I should. I wrote part of it." I won't forget Fred.

I was so saddened to hear of Freddie's passing. He was always so kind and considerate of our family. My parents Dr David and Harriett Cohen adored him. Anita, please know you are thought of with love and sympathy.

Hi Anita,

I was so sorry to hear about Freddie. Although I haven't seen either of you for a long time, you are both in a special place in my memories. Take care of yourself.

Sandy (Cohen) Zeitlin

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Siegel's family on his passing. May the fond memories you have of him forever be in your hearts. You should know that he was an inspiration to all who stepped into his classroom. I am honored to have been one of his students.

FredSiegel was my teacher, my mentor and my cherished friend
I'll always remember him for his kindness and ability to help others especially students
His kindness and guidance will always be remembered in my thoughts
My sympathies to his wife Anita and all his family
Gene Frank
BSPharmacy 1967
PhD Med Chem 1972

My Uncle Freddie,
So smart, so funny, so many childhood memories! Our hearts ache for Aunt Anita, and my dear cousins. We love you all and embrace you in our hearts.
Love Pammy and Aidan

My deepest sympathy for your loss, may you find comfort in all the beautiful memories. Dr. Siegel touched many lives through education. It was a honor to work with the man that molded so many minds.

My sincerest condolences to all members of Dr. Siegel's family. He was absolutely my favorite professor at the UIC College of Pharmacy 1971 - 1974.

i will miss his honesty his sincere help his gentleness and his friendship brian marks

Dr. Siegel was one of favorite professors at the U of I, College of Pharmacy in the early 60's. I loved his lectures and compounding labs. He could always put things in perspective. Always the consumate professional with a tongue in cheek sense of humor. I learned a lot from him.