Julie:

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know this must be a difficult time for you and I hope you will allow your family and friends help lift your spirits and adjust to new life circumstances. There are many people who care about you.

Sorry for you loss. Joe was on my committee in graduate school. A really bright man, and also fun to talk with.

Joe was a gifted scientist and teacher, and a larger than life figure in the lab.

One of the smartest people we've ever met, he had a way of guiding his students to learn what they needed to know when they were ready to learn it,

and was always 100 steps ahead, waiting patiently for us to figure out the next step (or not!). It seems like hardly a day goes by when we don't use something we learned from Joe, and even after more than 30 years, it's uncanny how often I suddently (finally) understand something that I realize Joe was trying to teach us, and in those moments it's as if we're back in the lab and Joe's still right there. I can see the look that

meant you finally figured it out- his face would light up with a smile and

twinkle in his eye- for a second, and then the next lesson would follow, but if you didn't get it there was no problem- you didn't even realize you didn't get it! Joe's lab was also a "home" for his students- we made friends for life,

had fun, learned as much as we could, got to know Joe and Julie and John, Theresa, Becky and Cindy (and Iowa), and are glad we did. With Sympathy and Love and Thanks, Bernie and Deb Possidente

Nigel and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Joe's death. I was one of his graduate students, and he was on Nigel's dissertation committee. Joe was a wonderful adviser and mentor. I think he understood me better than anyone except Nigel. We join in sending our condolences to Julie, Theresa, Becky and Cindy and to their families.

John and I were shocked to learn the news of Joe's death! While Joe was John's graduate student and new academic, he spent a lot of time socially with us and I remember Joe as he is in this photo...he never aged for me. I well remember that visit. We went fishing and just enjoyed the beautiful Colorado days. Fishing in the high country was something we had done with Joe earlier.

Sending much love to the family. Thinking of you .

Julie and family, We shared lots of life landmarks and plain old good times with with you and with Joe. Joe will always be around when we get together in the future. We will miss his kindness and consideration but try to follow his examples. What a great person. mcfellings

Dear Julie and Theresa,

We are so totally shocked by Joe's untimely passing; we extend our heartfelt condolences to you both and extended family. We hadn't seen much of joe in the last few years but he remained one of my (gene's) best friends, extending back to 1968 when he joined the Biology faculty. We spent a lot of time together joyfully as colleagues and collaborators. And who could ever forget those 4th of July parties in Ainsworth, highlighted by the elaborately choreographed fireworks display.

All the best to you,

Gene and Susan Spaziani

May God bless his soul and complete all his wishes. With love and sympathy,

What a wonderful tribute to you, your Daughter Cindy shared with her coworkers today. As proud of her as you must have been, she was of you too. May you find peace and comfort in your new journey and keep watch over your family. Rest peacefully.

I work with Cindy, your daughter. We met once or twice, and you were so very gracious and wonderful. You were very proud of your daughter for being a Madison Police Officer, and I was very happy for her that she had such a great father. Daughters, well all kids, need fathers like you- who love them, support their dreams, and show up with that love all the time.

I miss him already. ... Julie, my thoughts are so with you as you go through this difficult time with Joe's passing......You are in our prayers.....

Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss - Frank

As our loved ones pass on to the other side of reality, we stay behind with our sorrow, a sadness that slowly, but assuredly, moves from sharp pain to a soft ache, never really going away, becoming a comfortable place for us to contemplate our life with them. We will recall sweet memories, moments of laughter, stories that we share with the rest of our family circle, providing a a hint of immortality. Be also joyful and celebrate all the good you have received from him and his guidance in your life.

with a hug,

Dan Román

I send my deepest condolences. Psalm 55:22