Dr. Sam Selzer Obituary (1923 - 2011)

Dr. Samuel Selzer, age 88, of Eagan, formerly of Albert Lea, MN, passed away Nov. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife Esther. Survived by children, Francine (Daniel) Cross, Andrea (Jack) Silverman, Julie (John Dziura) Selzer, and David (Ellen) Selzer; grandchildren, Ben Cross, Abby Silverman, Ellie Silverman, and Sarah Selzer. Born and raised in New York City (NYC), Sam proudly served in U.S. Army during WWII. He returned to earn his bachelor’s degree at Hunter College, NYC and his master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology at the University of Houston, Texas. He met and married the love of his life Esther before leaving NYC. Together after graduation they moved to Albert Lea, MN. and raised four children. Sam worked as a clinical psychologist and clinic director for 33 years at the Mental Health Center and was professor of psychology at Lea College for 8 years. Funeral service 11 am Tuesday, MOUNT ZION TEMPLE, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Mount Zion Temple’s listening library or the Sholom Home. SHIVA, 7 pm Tuesday at Sholom Home East, 740 Kay Ave. St. Paul.