I was a U.S. Army major assigned to Dr. Hochholzer's Pulmonary-Mediastinal Branch in 1972-4.  By the time I finished my tour of duty, I was not afraid of even the most weird and complex pulmonary case. This is one of the many skills I learned from Lisa, who insisted I called her that when we met in subsequent years. Truly, she was my professional "mother," as others have remarked (just as the late Dr. Jerry Kleinerman was my professional "father"). She was strict and professional with me, but a warm heart lurked underneath this demeaner; it surfaced especially when she would meet my wife and children. Here was a kindness and sweetness that I never forgot.  It was a delight to visit her in years after the AFIP or talk to her on the phone.  I hope I have done a good job in passing her rigorous pursuit of the truth on to the next generation.

I am so sad to learn of the passing of LH.  When I arrived at the AFIP from Ireland, she helped me to develop my skills whilst completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology.  We enjoyed a friendship which continued after I left and I really enjoyed some good chats with her when Reg was visiting. Her commitment to Pulmonary Pathology will live on  not only in her numerous publications but also in those who benefited from working with her.   

I had the pleasure to know Liselotte Hochholzer for 27 years, first as a colleague and mentor at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), and then as a very cherished friend after I completed my time as a pathologist in the Division of Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology at the AFIP.  Our relationship began as very respected colleagues.  Dr. Hochholzer constantly encouraged and challenged me to excel in my chosen profession but more than that, she genuinely cared about me as a person.  Our relationship evolved to such an extent that I considered her like a second mother.  I would visit her several times a year and would always enjoy the conversations and long walks that we shared.  She loved walking and although she was over three decades older than me, I found it difficult at times to keep up with her.  She was always concerned with the wellbeing of others.  One of her favorite phrases was, "I mean you well."  Indeed she always wanted the best for me and I will truly miss her more than I can ever express.


I worked with Dr. Hochholzer for 15 years, from 1975-80 and from 1990-2000.  She was my chief initially and later my colleague.  She was a special person who inspired me to change the direction of my career, and she did this to many of us who had the pleasure of working with her at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.  A favorite phrase (learned from her father) was, “Before you spoke, I thought you were a philosopher!”  She had a fun side, often gracing those who worked for her with nicknames, such as “torpedo” for one navy pathologist and “eagle” for another pathologist who had a sharp diagnostic eye.  Some, in turn, called her “LH” or “boss”.  A number of us formed fast friendships with her that lasted long after they had moved to different posts or left the military. These were her “boys” (and “girls”), and I am proud to say I was one of them. To many of us, she was more than a “boss”; she was a friend and mentor extraordinaire, and she will be forever missed.

"Boss" was my mentor in Pulmonary Pathology during the years 1980-82 at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. She was a task master and taught me how to properly and thoroughly write a pathology report on a given case. This gift served me well as I continued to practice pathology in the academic and private practice sectors.  She will be missed by me but leaves a legacy of good memories.

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Liselotte Hochholzer

11 marzo, 1926 – 14 noviembre, 2020

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