Sadegh Khazaeli, 1949-2017; Was CAS Emeritus Professor
Sadegh Khazaeli, PhD, died Monday, Dec. 25. An emeritus professor of chemistry in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences, he was 68
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Grand Hall on Choteau located at 2319 Chouteau Ave. in St. Louis. The Grand Hall is connected to the Sheet Metal Workers union hall.
In lieu of flowers, Dr. Khazaeli’s request was to endow three separate SIUE scholarships in his name: Best Chemistry Teaching Assistant, the Best International Student and the Best Graduate Student studying analytical chemistry. The family asks that supporting the scholarships be achieved by giving to the SIUE Foundation.
Donors can give by calling (618) 650-2345 or sending a check to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation, Birger Hall, 30 N. Circle Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082. Callers should designate the gift in Dr. Khazaeli’s name. If by check, write Dr. Khazaeli in the memo line. Donations will also be accepted at the memorial.
A complete obituary is not available at this time.