Oakland Tribune May 2, 1923
Prof. Putzker, U. C. Veteran, is Dead, Aged 79
Grieving Over Passing of Wife Hastens End of Noted Linguist.
Berkeley, May 2, Grieving over the passing of his wife last January, Professor Albin Putzker, 79, veteran member of the University of California faculty and famous as a linguist in this country and Europe, died yesterday at Temple Hospital.
According to members of his family, Professor Putzker failed rapidly following the death of Mrs. Putzker, and refused to ovinee and further interest in life. He had been in failing health for some months.
Born in Austria, Professor Putzker came in this country when 19 after receiving his education in European _ats of learning. Coming to California a number of years lalter, after continuing his education in the east. Professor Putzker became affiliated with the Santa Barbara college as president. Forty three years ago he became associated with the faculty of the University of California in the German department and rose to the highest position in that branch, serving as department chairman for many years. Ten years ago he retired from the faculty.
Prof. Putzker possed intimate knowledge of 27 languages and his ability as a linguist not only won him fame in this country but in Europe as well. Twenty years ago he was offered the position of United States consul to Greece because of his knowledge of the language and customs of that country, in which he traveled extensively, but declined the honor to continue his teaching. He was well known as a lecturer, and as the author of text books used throughout the country in teaching German and other languages. He was an early member of Durant lodge of Masons of Berkeley, the German Teachers' Association, the German Club in Oakland and other organizations.
Professor Putzker built one of the earliest residences along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, his home being numbered among a handful of houses in a district which is now & thriving center of the college community. The family home at 2600 Telegraph Avenue is still occupied.
Surviving Prof. Putzker are three sons and two daughters. They are Sergeant Oscar Putzker of the Berkeley police department, Otto A and Ralph W. Putzker, both engaged in business in Berkeley; Mrs. Henry Bovee and Mrs. William Bovee, both of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. Bancroft way and Shattuck Avenue, under the auspices of Durant Lodge of Masons. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery.
Prof. Putzker, U. C. Veteran, is Dead, Aged 79
Grieving Over Passing of Wife Hastens End of Noted Linguist.
Berkeley, May 2, Grieving over the passing of his wife last January, Professor Albin Putzker, 79, veteran member of the University of California faculty and famous as a linguist in this country and Europe, died yesterday at Temple Hospital.
According to members of his family, Professor Putzker failed rapidly following the death of Mrs. Putzker, and refused to ovinee and further interest in life. He had been in failing health for some months.
Born in Austria, Professor Putzker came in this country when 19 after receiving his education in European _ats of learning. Coming to California a number of years lalter, after continuing his education in the east. Professor Putzker became affiliated with the Santa Barbara college as president. Forty three years ago he became associated with the faculty of the University of California in the German department and rose to the highest position in that branch, serving as department chairman for many years. Ten years ago he retired from the faculty.
Prof. Putzker possed intimate knowledge of 27 languages and his ability as a linguist not only won him fame in this country but in Europe as well. Twenty years ago he was offered the position of United States consul to Greece because of his knowledge of the language and customs of that country, in which he traveled extensively, but declined the honor to continue his teaching. He was well known as a lecturer, and as the author of text books used throughout the country in teaching German and other languages. He was an early member of Durant lodge of Masons of Berkeley, the German Teachers' Association, the German Club in Oakland and other organizations.
Professor Putzker built one of the earliest residences along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, his home being numbered among a handful of houses in a district which is now & thriving center of the college community. The family home at 2600 Telegraph Avenue is still occupied.
Surviving Prof. Putzker are three sons and two daughters. They are Sergeant Oscar Putzker of the Berkeley police department, Otto A and Ralph W. Putzker, both engaged in business in Berkeley; Mrs. Henry Bovee and Mrs. William Bovee, both of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. Bancroft way and Shattuck Avenue, under the auspices of Durant Lodge of Masons. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery.
Oakland Tribune May 2, 1923
Prof. Putzker, U. C. Veteran, is Dead, Aged 79
Grieving Over Passing of Wife Hastens End of Noted Linguist.
Berkeley, May 2, Grieving over the passing of his wife last January, Professor Albin Putzker, 79, veteran member of the University of California faculty and famous as a linguist in this country and Europe, died yesterday at Temple Hospital.
According to members of his family, Professor Putzker failed rapidly following the death of Mrs. Putzker, and refused to ovinee and further interest in life. He had been in failing health for some months.
Born in Austria, Professor Putzker came in this country when 19 after receiving his education in European _ats of learning. Coming to California a number of years lalter, after continuing his education in the east. Professor Putzker became affiliated with the Santa Barbara college as president. Forty three years ago he became associated with the faculty of the University of California in the German department and rose to the highest position in that branch, serving as department chairman for many years. Ten years ago he retired from the faculty.
Prof. Putzker possed intimate knowledge of 27 languages and his ability as a linguist not only won him fame in this country but in Europe as well. Twenty years ago he was offered the position of United States consul to Greece because of his knowledge of the language and customs of that country, in which he traveled extensively, but declined the honor to continue his teaching. He was well known as a lecturer, and as the author of text books used throughout the country in teaching German and other languages. He was an early member of Durant lodge of Masons of Berkeley, the German Teachers' Association, the German Club in Oakland and other organizations.
Professor Putzker built one of the earliest residences along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, his home being numbered among a handful of houses in a district which is now & thriving center of the college community. The family home at 2600 Telegraph Avenue is still occupied.
Surviving Prof. Putzker are three sons and two daughters. They are Sergeant Oscar Putzker of the Berkeley police department, Otto A and Ralph W. Putzker, both engaged in business in Berkeley; Mrs. Henry Bovee and Mrs. William Bovee, both of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. Bancroft way and Shattuck Avenue, under the auspices of Durant Lodge of Masons. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery.
Prof. Putzker, U. C. Veteran, is Dead, Aged 79
Grieving Over Passing of Wife Hastens End of Noted Linguist.
Berkeley, May 2, Grieving over the passing of his wife last January, Professor Albin Putzker, 79, veteran member of the University of California faculty and famous as a linguist in this country and Europe, died yesterday at Temple Hospital.
According to members of his family, Professor Putzker failed rapidly following the death of Mrs. Putzker, and refused to ovinee and further interest in life. He had been in failing health for some months.
Born in Austria, Professor Putzker came in this country when 19 after receiving his education in European _ats of learning. Coming to California a number of years lalter, after continuing his education in the east. Professor Putzker became affiliated with the Santa Barbara college as president. Forty three years ago he became associated with the faculty of the University of California in the German department and rose to the highest position in that branch, serving as department chairman for many years. Ten years ago he retired from the faculty.
Prof. Putzker possed intimate knowledge of 27 languages and his ability as a linguist not only won him fame in this country but in Europe as well. Twenty years ago he was offered the position of United States consul to Greece because of his knowledge of the language and customs of that country, in which he traveled extensively, but declined the honor to continue his teaching. He was well known as a lecturer, and as the author of text books used throughout the country in teaching German and other languages. He was an early member of Durant lodge of Masons of Berkeley, the German Teachers' Association, the German Club in Oakland and other organizations.
Professor Putzker built one of the earliest residences along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, his home being numbered among a handful of houses in a district which is now & thriving center of the college community. The family home at 2600 Telegraph Avenue is still occupied.
Surviving Prof. Putzker are three sons and two daughters. They are Sergeant Oscar Putzker of the Berkeley police department, Otto A and Ralph W. Putzker, both engaged in business in Berkeley; Mrs. Henry Bovee and Mrs. William Bovee, both of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. Bancroft way and Shattuck Avenue, under the auspices of Durant Lodge of Masons. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery.
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