Cederberg, Herbert R. Cederberg, Ph.D.

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Cederberg, Herbert R., Ph.D. Age 81 of Little Canada. Born in Spokane, WA on August 11, 1933, Herbert died at home on August 23, 2014 after fighting pancreatic cancer for three years. Herb grew up in Port Angeles, WA, then graduated from Pocatello (ID) High School. He attended the University of California at Berkley, where he received his academic degrees: B.A, M.A., and Ph.D. During those years he worked as a research scientist at Shell Oil. Dr. Cederberg began his 31-year teaching career at the University of Wisconsin (River Falls) with a specialty in colonial history. Over the years he developed an expertise in art history and conducted many student tours to major history and art museums in the United States. Herb was proud of his relationship with the University of Minnesota, instructing classes for the Osher Lifelong Learning Center. Herb was an avid, lifelong tennis player, often medaling in competition. His interests varied from quantum physics to terracing and landscaping his yard with large rocks, to exchanging ideas with friends. He volunteered his time generously to his community, serving on boards of Jobs Now and the Young People's Symphony Concert Association of the Minnesota Orchestra. He also served with multiple arts and cultural venues around the city. Herb is survived by his wife Alice; his daughter Karen Parker (Jeffrey); two granddaughters Kara Fletcher (Daniel) and Afton Parker; a great-grandson Mason Fletcher; and his sister Marilyn Emerson. A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28, at the First Baptist Church of St. Paul, 499 Wacouta St. Gathering at the church will be at 3:00 p.m., followed by the service at 4:00 p.m., then a summer buffet at the Embassy Suites a block away. All friends and family are invited to visit and remember. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your contribution to Pancreatic Cancer Network (1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266); an animal rescue society, or a charity of your choice. Roseville Memorial Chapel 651-631-2727

Published on August 27, 2014