Howard Rodee PhD

Long-time resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from complications of Parkinson's disease surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marian E. Rodee; daughters, Katherine E. Rodee, Susannah E. Fedorowich and her husband Michael Fedorowich, and their expected baby. Howard is also survived by childhood best friend Darrell Meuthing and wife Joyce. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Margaret Rodee. Dr. Rodee was a well-loved and respected professor of Art History at UNM from 1969 until he retired in 2002. He inspired and passed on his love of Art to many students. He was born on May 25, 1933 in Columbus, OH where he was raised and attended Ohio State University receiving his BA and MA degree when he went on to Columbia University where he earned his Doctorate in Art History. He was a brilliant teacher, a wonderful husband and beloved father with a clever sense of humor and a love of collecting. He will always be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the family home. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Health Foundation for Hospice and are being received at Wells Fargo for a scholarship fund for education. Please contact Susannah Fedorowich at srodee@hotmail.com for more information regarding the celebration of Howard's life and donations.