Bill Rosenthal, Ed.D.
Age 84, passed away May 16, 2019. He was born March 21, 1935, in Iowa, to Nathan and Mary Rosenthal. Bill was a naval aviator who served aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11). He attended the University of Chicago, University of Iowa and University of Missouri, graduating with an Ed.D degree. Bill retired as professor from Michigan State University. He enjoyed playing tennis, learning French, baking, bowling, hiking, his dogs, and old cars, especially 1960s Cadillacs and his MG TC.
Surviving are: his wife of 55 years, Ruth; son, David (Janna) Rosenthal; daughter, Sadie (Rachael) Rose-Stern; grandchildren, Maggey, Nathan, Delaney, Saige and Ruby; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Izzy. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Charlotte.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, with Rabbi Amy Bigman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus, or Intrepid Sea & Air Museum in memory of William H. Rosenthal.
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Bruce Smith
May 17, 2019 at 11:35 amRuth and Sadie, all our sympathy and condolences.
Bruce and Cathy Smith
Michael Rubner
May 17, 2019 at 9:13 pmDear Ruth,
I was very sorry to hear of Bill’s untimely passing. May his memory be for a blessing.
Mary Nowack
May 18, 2019 at 11:26 amWith deepest sympathy I express my sadness at the loss of Bill Rosenthal. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many. May his memory make this time of grief a little less overwhelming. With love and sadness.
Mary Nowack
Rick Brandenburg
May 18, 2019 at 2:37 pmI am saddened at Bill’s passing. He was a good guy; a fun, interesting and insightful fellow.
He will be missed.
Tom Scarlett
May 19, 2019 at 9:13 amI will always remember Bill’s wry sense of humor and the sparkle in his eyes!
Jerri McDowell
May 19, 2019 at 6:47 pmHeartfelt Blessings to Ruth & Her Family with the passing of your Husband & Father. Ruth you & Bill introduce me to the Doberman Rescue & I now have Muneca . God Bless You Always Love Phil& Jerri McDowel
Dan DuByne
November 22, 2020 at 5:46 pmI met Prof Rosenthal in 1987, I remember him because I wanted to be a Naval Aviator too. I recall him being a great guy. RIP