Dr. Hassan Morsi Abdelkader Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In his 80 years, Dr. Hassan Morsi Abdelkader (aka Pop, Papi Hassan, Buddy, Doctor, Khalo, Gadda, Habibi) taught his family and friends many things. He taught us what infectious laughter looks like. Many times he would share jokes with bursts of laughter ensuing — in many cases the recipient of the joke is laughing at Hassan’s laugh and not the joke itself (Hassan is the only one who truly understood his own jokes…lol). Even at the very end (6 yr battle with prostate cancer), he leaned on his humor to get himself and family through difficult moments. Most importantly, he taught us the value of being true and genuine to who you are — people will either love and appreciate you for it or they will not and for the later, (insert one of Hassan’s famous expletives here)…surround yourself with those that appreciate you for who you are. Born on November 23, 1941 in Alexandria, Egypt, Hassan was a Tour de Force to be reckoned with from the beginning and until the very end. The eldest of 6 siblings, it was clear from the start that Hassan was going to be “different”. A champion cyclist (Egyptian National Cycling Team) and brilliant scientist (PhD in Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene and multiple Master degrees — Toxicology and Chemistry) — Hassan had a tremendous inner drive that always redefined his limitations and possibilities. As a result, he welcomed risk taking and charting unknown waters. Immigrating to the US in the 80s was a fine example of this. Leaving what was familiar and comfortable in Egypt for an unknown land was trying and riddled with challenges. However, he knew (in his heart of hearts) that this was the best decision for his family — and he was correct. Initially in the US, he and his family spent time in North Carolina, where he was a visiting professor, conducting pulmonary disease research at Duke University, followed by a tenure at Tulane University/Medical Center in New Orleans where he continued his research. He enjoined the process of learning and knowing that there is always a solution to a problem — just need to put in the work and figure it out. Ultimately, his career brought him and family to Bloomington, Indiana in 1990 — where he worked on many “top secret projects” as he would often say at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (DOD) — from which he retired in 2017. Hassan has many more accolades and achievements not referenced herein. He would be the first to tell you that his proudest achievement is his family. He is survived by his sons (Karim and Fadi Abdelkader), his daughters in-law (Ali and Lyndsey Abdelkader), his amazing and beautiful grandchildren (Lena, Nora, Nyla, and Zander Abdelkader) and his dogs/other “boys” (Kieto and Maximus Abdelkader). His family says it will be hard to imagine holidays and events without his wit, humor, and contagious laughter. In the meantime, they promise to celebrate him at every opportunity. They know he is watching them (and expects them to live life in the fullest as he did). We can’t thank enough family, friends, the medical and hospice teams and the Bloomington Mosque/Muslim community for their support during this trying time. A special thanks to Dr. Souheil and Alejandra Haddad for their unwavering love and support. The funeral service will be private, but the family welcomes donations to the Bloomington Mosque in Hassan’s honor. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Dr. Hassan Morsi Abdelkader

November 23, 1941 - May 20, 2022