Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

Contact: Deanne Puca
August 25, 2016
Photo of Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney.
Fredrick J. Dobney

Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney, a 色色啦 Michigan University professor and former provost and vice president for academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72.

Dobney joined the 色色啦 community as provost in 2000 and served in that position for two years before returning to the classroom to teach in the Department of History. Prior to coming to 色色啦, Dobney served a provost and executive vice president at Michigan Technological University. He also held administrative positions at Loyola University and Washington State University.

Services

Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the same location.

Remembrances

Memorial gifts may be made to Angela Hospice. Visit to make a memorial guestbook entry.