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Credit: Courtesy of the Laden Family
Karl Laden
Karl Laden, 92, of Haifa, Israel, died Feb. 19, 2025.
“Karl was a veteran of the cosmetics and personal care industry for more than 65 years. He worked in research and development for numerous companies, was active in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and wrote more than 50 publications, including two books on antiperspirants. Karl had a unique personality and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was intellectual, warm, and had a terrific sense of humor. He continued working until just weeks before his death at the age of 92. May his memory be blessed.”—Zev Laden, son
Most recent title: Technical manager, Alpa Cosmetics
Education: BSc, chemistry, University of Akron, 1954; PhD, biochemistry, Northwestern University, 1957
Survivors: Sons, Ben Laden, Ethan Laden, Adam Laden, Noam Laden, and Zev Laden; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
This remembrance has been edited for length, clarity, and style. To recognize your late loved one or colleague, submit obituary information at cenm.ag/obits.
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