Ralph Herman Kathan

Background

Kathan, Ralph Herman was born on February 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman Joseph Kathan and Lena (Luise) Hofmann.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1949; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1961.

Career

Assistant, associate professor, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1961-1992; science division chairman, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1971-1992; president, KATCO Enterprises, Hinsdale, Illinois, since 1992. Associate member Committee on Influenza, Chicago, 1966-1970.

Achievements

• Ralph Herman Kathan has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Navy, 1951-1955. Fellow National Academy Clinical Biochemistry. Member American Association Clinical Chemistry, American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Susie Norfleet, 1993. Children: Arthur Eric, Kathryn Elston.

Father:

Herman Joseph Kathan Hofmann

Mother:

Lena (Luise) Hofmann

Spouse:

Susie Norfleet

child:

Kathryn Elston Kathan

child:

Arthur Eric Kathan