Ralph Aderman

Died July 26, 2010, age 91. Preceded in death by wife Alice (nee Rath), brother Melvin, and sister Eldora Harms. Survived by son Jeffrey (Mary), grandson Alexander, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was born in Malinta, OH, May 27, 1919, received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Toledo. In 1951 he received a Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin for his research on Nathaniel Hawthorne. He joined the faculty of the Milwaukee State Teachers' College (later UWM) in 1947, serving as Chair of the Department of English and directing a dozen doctoral dissertations. In 1965-66 he was a Fulbright Lecturer at the University of Bucharest. He was a director of the Milwaukee County Historical society from 1953 to 1985 and editor of Milwaukee History from 1959 to 1994 and several other publications of the society.Dr. Aderman's other publications include: The Letters of James Kirke Paulding, The Letters of Washington Irving, Critical Essays on Washington Irving, Aspects of American English, Advocate for America: The Life of James Kirke Paulding. He was also the author of numerous articles on American Literature and Rumanian writers.He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and many other professional organizations.The family expresses gratitude to the nurses and staff of the MICU at Froedtert Hospital for their care and asks the memorials be directed to the Milwaukee County Historical Society or the charity of their choice.Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, July 30, from 5:00-6:45 PM. Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment Grelton, OH.