Herbert Israel Krickstein's Obituary
Dr. Herbert Krickstein, 89, of Boca Raton, FL, and Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, passed away on July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 28, 1934 in Salt Lake City, UT, he was the son of Rabbi Joseph and Myrtle Krickstein and the brother of (late) Bette Jean (Raymond) Goldblum.
Herb attended the University of Michigan for both undergraduate and medical school. He served as Chief of Pathology and Director of Labs at St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI and was elected president of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Herb’s passion for sports began in his youth, playing tennis in high school and even earning a tryout with the Detroit Tigers. He later found joy in coaching and sharing his passion for sports with his children and grandchildren, including guiding his son, Aaron, and granddaughter, Morgan, to successful careers in professional tennis and golf, respectively. In his later years, Herb dedicated his time to the Morgan Pressel Foundation, honoring the memory of his eldest, daughter Kathryn Krickstein Pressel.
In addition to his love for his medical profession and sports, Dr. Krickstein will always be remembered for helping others, giving great advice, and most importantly, his love for his wife Evelyn, four children and beloved grandkids.
Herb is survived by his wife Evelyn, children Rachel (Mark) Schulz, Renee (Gary) Kay, and Aaron (Bianca) Krickstein, grandchildren Morgan Pressel, Madison (Ryan) Kozlowski, Stanley (Rebecca) Kay , Mitchell (Alayna) Pressel, Marissa (Rodrigo) de Paula, Mikaela Schulz, Jade Krickstein, Kendall Schulz, and Joseph Krickstein, and great-grandchildren Zayn and Elliott Pressel, niece Tracey Goldblum and nephews Philip (Lauren) Goldblum and John (Asmita) Goldblum, along with many great-nieces and nephews.
Our family would like to gratefully acknowledge and thank Herb's wonderful team of caregivers; Betina,Hudson,Marie Anne and Princesse
It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Herb Krickstein may do so by making a contribution to: Pay Tribute www.morganpresselfoundation.com or https://www.parkinson.org/.
Service will be webcasted: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/90039/hash:C350B5BF95999747
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