Hildegarde Streufert Crane, 84, died July 30, 2009. Hildegarde served as a University Professor for 34 years. She joined the Home Economics Faculty at ASU in 1961. In 1968, she introduced an Interdisciplinary Interior Design and Decorative Arts Program between the Art and Home Economics Departments. She served as Program Chair until 1985. She was the recipient of numerous awards. An endowment fund was established in her name in the College of Design. She retired, Professor Emeritus, in 1987, closing a 40 year teaching career. Hildegarde is survived by a sister, two brothers, three stepchildren, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, five brothers and one sister.