Edmond Bruno Stueben

Private family funeral services were held for Edmond B. Stueben, retired professor of Biology who died at LGMC on May 28, 2006. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gisela Pfanner Stueben, two sons, Dr. Eugene Stueben, Dr. Roger Stueben, twin daughters, Dr. Lisa Stueben, Lorraine Stueben Kizziar, ten grandchildren Brian Stueben, Amy Sonnier, Melissa Campbell, Ben Stueben, Mike Stueben, Daniel Stueben, Jacob Stueben, Jason Kizziar, David Kizziar, Kristy Kizziar, and three great grandchildren, Colby Sonnier, Atticus Campbell, Oscar Campbell. Dr. Stueben was born April 22, 1920, in the maritime province of Cuxhaven, Germany. He attended elementary and secondary schools in both New York and Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University in 1941, and shortly thereafter joined the Army. In the period of 1941 through 1945, he served in the 1st Infantry Division II Army Corps Army Ground Forces and 102nd Division. With the rank of Captain, he retired based on injuries. Upon leaving the Armed Forces, he worked as an assistant architect for the Board of Education Heating and Ventilating Division N.Y.C. In 1947, Dr. and Mrs. Stueben moved to Waco, Texas where he attended Baylor University and was awarded a Master of Arts Degree. In 1953, he was awarded a PhD by the University of Florida located in Gainsville, Florida. In 1954, Dr. Stueben was appointed to the SLI (USL, ULL) faculty. In 1965, he was elected by the faculty of the Biology Department to the rank of Chairman of the Department of Biology. He served two terms as chairman, 1965-1973. During this period, he was actively supporting the creation the doctorial programs being developed. He served as chairman of the pre-med, pre-dent committee for many years. Dr. Stueben was a member Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was active in professional organizations on both local and national levels and presented papers at their meetings. He and his wife visited China in 1981, being among guests invited by the Chinese Plant Society to present current scientific findings. Upon his retirement from USL in 1985, he established a Scholarship fund for students majoring on life sciences. His favorite saying was, 'I look forward to Mondays to meet and teach the students.' Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Edmond Bruno Stueben

April 22, 1920 - May 28, 2006