Morris Reichlin
Reichlin, Morris, on July 17th, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. Beloved husband of 60 years to Marianne (Wolfson) Reichlin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Michele Elise and husband Larry Katz, his son Hershel Paul and wife, Nuria Cabré, and granddaughter, Gabriela; as well as his brother, Gary Reichlin, of Toledo, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his brother Jack and sister, Shirley.
Morris was born on February 2nd, 1934 to Fannie (Greenbaum) Reichlin and Henry Reichlin in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1951 and received his BA and MD degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, graduating Phi Beta Kappa (1955) and Alpha Omega Alpha (1959), respectively. In 1971 he became full professor of medicine and biochemistry at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. In 1981, he became chief of the arthritis and immunology section at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF).
In his distinguished career that spanned over five decades, Morris lectured across five continents, published more than 330 papers, and was honored by numerous awards, including a Distinguished Investigator Award from The American College of Rheumatology in 1996. In 2006, he received the Evelyn V. Hess Research Award from the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), recognizing his lifetime achievement in advancing understanding of the autoimmune disease.
Morris had eclectic tastes: he was an ardent, competitive tennis player, a trumpet player and lover of classical and jazz music, an avid downhill skier, devoted follower of the Buffalo Bills (and Buffalo Braves basketball team before they were moved to San Diego) and had a keen interest in politics and progressive causes.
Morris will be remembered as a kind, loving, supportive and stalwart husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, colleague and mentor.
Dr. Reichlin saved my sister’s life. He took the best care of her and my mom. He was such a kind and gentle man. He made such huge contributions to helping lupus and rheumatoid patients. He’s left a void that no one can fill. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear families of Morris. My wishes go out to your entire family. Morris and I went to grade school, Hebrew school, the Boy Scouts of America, etc,etc, etc. On Fridays I even shared delivering the heavy Toledo Blade newspapers we him in an area that at that time wasn’t too sharp of a place. He was a great kid, a wonderful scout, fraternity brother and a mensch. I pray that a smile will always be on your faces remembering him.
This obituary omits saying how he was a hero to so many patients and saved so many lives. His research will continue to help patients with autoimmune diseases, and his memory will continue to inspire everyone who knew him. I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. I send you love and great memories, and if it weren’t summer I would send fudge too.
This obituary omits saying how he was a hero to so many patients and saved so many lives. His research will continue to help patients with autoimmune diseases, and his memory will continue to inspire everyone who knew him. I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. I send you love and great memories, and if it weren’t summer I would send fudge too.
My sincere sympathy to Dr. Reichlin’s family for your loss. For those of us who worked for him for many years, it is also a great loss. I will remember him as being a wonderful caring boss and the smartest man I have ever known.
Dearest Marianne,I know its almost two years since Moe has gone I just want you to know that I treasured the years that I worked with you guys. I learned so much and was glad that Moe gave me the opportunity,I’ve thought about you guys over the years and was so sorry to learn of Moe’s homegoing.He was a smart man who shared his knowledge with many, may you cherish the love and memories .