William Rosenberg Obituary

Rosenberg, Dr. William "Wiley" Born May 10, 1915 in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Harriett Rosenberg (nee Berman) for 65 cherished years; loving father of Michael (Lynne Rosenbaum) Rosenberg, Neil (Susan) Rosenberg, Nancy (Rick) Kreiter and Lisa (Howard Balikov) Rosenberg; proud grandfather of Stuart, Seth (Maria Ellinikos), Joshua (Nicole Millett), Peter, Matthew Rosenberg, Brian (Ali) Kreiter, Daniel and Robert Balikov; great-grandfather of Elle, Bree, Nicholas, Sofia Rosenberg, Cayden and McKinley Kreiter; dear brother of the late Natalie Kruskol, Norman and Bert Rosenberg; fond brother-in-law of Sharon Rosenberg. He was a brilliant ophthalmologist who received a combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at age 22. He treated tens of thousands of patients over the life of his practice, taking care of the indigent and most prominent Chicagoans with equal devotion. Over his long career he was affiliated with Cook County, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, Michael Reese, Columbus (Chairman Department of Ophthalmology for 25 years), Grant and Northwestern Hospitals. After retiring from practice in 1996, he reviewed medical claims and appeared at hearings for the Social Security Administration. Wiley had an insatiable intellectual curiosity for everything from world events and politics to sports. He never stopped studying medicine or offering medical aid and advice. Shortly before his 100th birthday, he became a participant in Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center's longitudinal study comparing individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder to older healthy individuals like himself without memory or other cognitive problems. He arranged for his healthy brain tissue to be donated for further study after his death. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, donations to Women Employed (www.womenemployed.org or 312-782-3902 ext. 245) or Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (www.diabetesresearch.org/donate-now or 954-964-4040) will be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com.