Dr. Leonard S. Robins Obituary (1938 - 2009)

Dr. Leonard S. Robins, age 71, of Minnetonka, MN, formerly of Chicago, passed away November 9, 2009. He earned his PhD in political science at the University of Minnesota, then spent most of his professional life teaching at Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he served as a professor, researcher, and mentor to many faculty members. He wrote four books and over 30 articles on the subject of health care policy which had a policy impact on the field. He was also very involved in the Jewish community. As a student he spent lots of his free time at Hillel House. In retirement, he served on the board of directors of the Shari Chesed Congregation and Talmud Torah in Minneapolis. He enjoyed attending outdoor baseball games at Wrigley Field. He was also very involved in the Democratic party activities in both Chicago and Minnesota. He was proceded in death by his parents, Clara and William Robins; his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Sidney Katz. He is survived by niece, Robin (Dan) Katz, many cousins, friends, students, and colleagues.