Ralph Haber Obituary

Ralph was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the eldest son of William and Fannie Haber. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lyn, his brother Alan (Odile), and his children: Sabrina (Robert), Rebecca (Chris), Molly, Eric, Belinda and Andrew (Asynthe). He was the proud grandfather to Gabriel, Marin, Eli, Asa, Dakota, Isa, Eleanor, Ruby and Lou.
Ralph graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, and earned his PhD in psychology from Stanford University. He had a distinguished career teaching at Yale University, the University of Rochester and retired from the University of Illinois as professor emeritus in 1994. Over his lifetime, he wrote 8 books, published over 350 scientific articles and chapters, and testified in over 200 criminal and civil cases as an expert witness in eyewitness identification, fingerprint identification, memory and human factors.
In addition to his love of science, cognitive psychology and the law, Ralph loved the Eastern Sierra. He and Lyn eagerly looked forward to their hiking and backpacking trips every summer. Ralph happily shared his knowledge and love of maps, camping, and the backcountry. With Lyn's gardening genius, they created their own paradise in the mountains of California. Ralph loved to entertain friends and family at his home. His family remembers his ability to tell fascinating tales, build and fix anything, his love of adventures and his uncanny ability to always know exactly where he was.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the University of Michigan, Department of Economics.
A memorial gathering will be held at Ralph and Lyn's home on Thursday July 3, at 5:30pm at 313 Rimrock Drive, Swall Meadows. Please come.