Frank Ruzicka

Frank Ruzicka, 74 years old, passed away peacefully at his home in Lodi on Sunday December 23, 2018.

Frank was born and schooled in Chicago, IL. Following his high school graduation, he attended Purdue University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a PhD in Biochemistry.

Military Service followed as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps.

Frank then moved to Madison, WI to continue his training in Biochemistry with a Fellowship under the direction of Prof. Helmut Beinert at the Institute for Enzyme Research.

Following his post-doctoral training, he continued his work at the Dept. of Human Oncology, UW Hospital. Returning again to the Enzyme Institute, he resumed his studies in Biochemistry under Prof. Perry Frey.

Upon his retirement, having received the honorary title of "Senior Scientist Emeritus" from the UW Dept. of Biochemistry - amassing over 60 Scientific Publications he had authored and co-authored in his life long career.

While at the Enzyme Institute he met and married the love of his life Eva in 1975. Throughout their marriage, they shared many common interests: traveling, love of Champion Siberian Huskies, model trains, horseback riding, gardening and his local poll work.

Frank is survived by his beloved sister, Kathryn and brother Thomas. Preceded in death are his parents, Josef and Mary.

A private family gathering will be observed at a later date.

Frank would like to express his appreciation to Dr. Michael Goldrosen and his nurse Jenny and to Agrace HospiceCare and their staff also.

To honor Frank's great love of children and parents, memorial donations may be made in his name to "American Family Children's Hospital" 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-9945