Norman C. Dondero, professor emeritus of microbiology, has died at the age of 95. A scientist, artist and naturalist, he was born and grew up in Massachusetts, earning a B.S. at the University of Massachusetts in 1941, an M.S. at the University of Connecticut in 1943, and his Ph.D. at Cornell in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946.
From 1954 to 1966 he taught and pursued research in the field of microbiology of water, water pollution and biological waste treatment at Rutgers University. In 1966 he returned to Cornell to teach and conduct research in these areas in the Section of Microbiology in the Division of Biology, which became the Department of Microbiology in 1977. He retired from Cornell in 1984.
He is remembered by friends and loved ones as a life-long learner and teacher. You may read his full obituary here, including directions for memorials and condolences. At his request there will be no calling hours and a private family graveside service is planned.
