KARTMAN, Leo

KARTMAN, Leo (1912-2005), born in New York, according to the 1940 census he was employed in museum work. According to his draft card, Kartman was 5' 10" tall, with a dark complexion and hazel eyes.

Leo Kartman served as botanist and assistant entomologist on the Los Angeles County Museum expedition to San Nicolas Island from April 10-28, 1940.

Kartman died at age 93 on December 31, 2005.

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December 31, 2002 [legacy.com]: “Dr. Leo Kartman Oct. 28, 1912 - Dec. 31, 2005. Dr. Kartman's professional life was as a public health scientist specializing in the control of communicable diseases. He worked for the U.S. Public Health Service and the World Heath Organization. He was a man of integrity and was recognized internationally as an expert in his field. Leo was an idealist and a romantic. He wrote poetry and he had a passion for music and for bicycling. He was a gentle and kind man who will be missed by those whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife Barbara; son, Mark; daughters, Gail, Linda, Kathy and Theresa; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Honoring his wishes his family will hold a private memorial gathering.”