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Abstract Volume 24 (2019) pp 84-86

Alfred Bader (1924–2018), Chemist, Philanthropist, and Art Collector, An Obituary-Tribute

George B. Kauffman*

Department of Chemistry, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA 93740-8034, georgek@mail.fresnostate.edu

Published: 21 May 2019

Abstract. Alfred Robert Bader, chemist, philanthropist, and art collector died of heart failure on December 13, 2018 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife, Isabel; sons, David and Daniel; and seven grandchildren. Through hard work and attention to detail, Bader fostered a lengthy and successful business career. He co-founded Aldrich Chemicals in 1951 from a rented Milwaukee garage. The firm merged later with Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, now owned by Merck KGaA of Germany. Bader left the board in 1992. He was also president of Milwaukee-based Alfred Bader Fine Arts. Bader created numerous grants and scholarships, donating hundreds of millions of dollars. He also worked with people from vulnerable populations, including the Roma (Gypsy) population in central Europe.

Key Words: Chemistry and History; Biography; Chemistry; Philanthropy; Art Collection; Judaism; Anti-Semitism; Nazis; Bible; Grants; Scholarships; Vulnerable Populations.

(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: georgek@mail.fresnostate.edu)

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