Robert O. Fisch (June 12, 1925 – June 12, 2022) was a Hungarian-born American pediatrician, artist, and author.[1]

Biography

Fisch was born in Budapest, Hungary, on June 12, 1925, the son of Zoltan and Iren Fisch. His family was Jewish. He survived a Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War.[2] After the war Fisch attended medical school in Hungary and participated in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.[2] In 1957, after a death threat, Fisch emigrated from Hungary to the United States where he became world-renowned for his work in pediatrics, specifically with phenylketonuria.[2] He coauthored more than 100 scientific papers.[3]

Fisch was an artist as well as an author. His most notable book is Light from the Yellow Star.[1][4] Other titles include: Metamorphosis To Freedom, Children’s Letters To A Holocaust Survivor, and Fisch Stories.[2] After he retired, Fisch spent his time speaking to children about the importance of humanity. Fisch conceived the exhibit "The Value of One Life" at the Minnesota History Center.[5]

Fisch died at home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 12, 2022, on his 97th birthday.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Accidental Artist - Minnesota Monthly - January 2011 - Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota". Minnesota Monthly. 15 December 2010. Archived from the original on 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "American Jewish World » Blog Archive Minneapolis pediatrician, Shoah survivor publishes life stories » American Jewish World". Ajwnews.com. 2010-01-06. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  3. 1 2 "Robert O. Fisch Obituary". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  4. ↑ Holocaust Teacher Resource Center. "Light From the Yellow Star | Holocaust Teacher Resource Center". Holocaust-trc.org. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  5. ↑ "The Value of One Life". Minnesota History Center. 2011-04-10. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
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