Abe Sosman, M.D., a native of Milwaukee, died June 21 at the age of 82. The cause of death was liver disease.
He graduated from North Division High School, and then served in the Medical Corps during World War II. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison after returning home, completing his undergraduate and medical degrees.
He was a practicing allergist for 40 years, and belonged to many medical organizations including the American Academy of Allergy, the American College of Allergy and the American College of Chest Physicians.
In 1969, he served as president of the Wisconsin chapter of the College of Chest Physicians. He initiated medical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and his family said, “His concern for his patients was always first and foremost.”
After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his father Louis Sosman, who lived to be 101 years old.
He was a member of Congregation Shalom.
According to his family, his greatest joy in his later years was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. His grandson, Matt Canter, said “the most important award he earned was ‘Grandfather of the Year.’”
He is survived by wife Annalee Sosman, nee Kahn; daughters Sharon (Richard) Canter of Milwaukee and Linda (Paul Zimmermann) Sosman of Chicago; sons Jeff (Dana) Sosman, of Nashville, Tenn. and Jim (Melissa) Sosman, of Madison; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on June 23. Rabbi Shari Shamah officiated. Burial was in Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery.
The family would appreciate contributions to Congregation Shalom or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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