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for John Rehder
Lisa Cain
May 16, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Rehder's sudden death, and extend to all of his family our sincere condolences. He was obviously a much-beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher. I took his class the fall of 2010 as a transfer student from the University of New Orleans. I'm in my early 50s and of course he talk to me about his LSU days, how he met his lovely wife, in addidtion to showing the class many pictures of his family on vacations to far away places. He made you feel like one of the family and you were with him on the vacations. I enjoy talking to him about my adventure of Katrinas and what it took to survive in those trying days. I will always remember him as one of my favorites at University of Tennessee...
God Bless
Lisa Cain Knoxville TN. (New Orleans)
Kim Raia
May 9, 2011
I had to take a 'cultural' Geography class over summer school in the mid-90's. I wasn't looking forward to the format necessarily, but Dr. Rehder brought his Appalachian world to life. His passion for his subject was contagious, and the architectural overview of Appalachian buildings, a gift.
George Drinnon
May 9, 2011
Dr. Rehder showed a lot of patience and interest in me, a mediocre student. He seemed to love life and positively impacted a lot of people. I'll always have happy memories of him.
Bradley and Heather (Nidiffer) White
April 28, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Dr. Rehder's sudden death, and extend to all of his family our sincere condolences. He was obviously a much-beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, and we know that you will feel his loss most keenly.
Jim Teston
April 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TerryLynn Hursey
April 23, 2011
Judy,
My heart went out to you and your family when I heard about your loss.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Ginni Foust
April 23, 2011
Mrs Reheder, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ginni,Frank,Will,Jim,& Becky Foust
April 22, 2011
Judy,
I am so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Bunny Creasman, Knoxville, TN
Marvin Cameron
April 22, 2011
Judy, Karen and Ken,
We were stunned to read of John's passing. I loved talking with him during our days at WHBC. He always had just the right words to say in deacons' meetings and every other setting. Please know of our thoughts and prayers today. Marvin and Penny Cameron (Kingsport, TN)
Jennifer Duncan
April 22, 2011
Dr. Rehder was by far my favorite person at UT. I cannot recall the number I times I've said "I wish he were my grandpa." I shared a love of Appalachia with him, and am indeed blessed for being able to work with him. I had actually intended to visit him on campus Thursday morning. This news is heartbreaking to me. I extend my condolences to his family.
Sara Brooks
April 22, 2011
Dr. Rehder was one of my favorite professors at U.T. He had such a passion for teaching. He always had such funny and interesting stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Adam Russell
April 21, 2011
Dr. Rehder was my favorite professor at UT. I had three of his classes and would have taken that many more if I could. He loved teaching and it was obvious he cared about his students. I feel blessed and honored to have got the chance to learn from him. I will never forget you Sir.
Blake Sartin
April 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear this news. I was a student of Dr. Rehder, and he was an inspiration to me and many other people. I will never forget what I learned from him, and I will continue to pass the stories that he shared with me on to anyone who will listen. I owe so much of my knowledge of Appalachia and Louisiana to him. I just saw him for the first time in years this past fall, and he remembered me. I am so glad that I got to talk to him once more. I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray that his family finds peace.
April 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 21, 2011
Judy,
I am saddened to read of the death of your husband. I am so sorry.
Sherry Gibson
Chilhowee Intermediate
Joshua McDuffie
April 21, 2011
My sympathies to Dr. Rehder's family. He was one of my favorite professors, and always told our classes great stories about Lousiana. He taught me a lot, and always made class enjoyable and interesting. He'll always live on in my memories, and in the stories he told.
Joshua Goode
April 21, 2011
Just a great professor with amazing experiences, stories, and tips to share. Extremely funny too!
Made class interesting and fun... Spent a lot of time talking to him outside of class. Inspired me to do some geography stuff.
Will miss him very much so.
Jessica Blackwell
April 21, 2011
My condolences to the family of wonderful Dr. Rehder. He was the warm heart of the Geography dept. and made us students laugh more often than not. I will forever know how to order a sandwich in Louisiana because of him : ) He was and is very much loved.
Mary Sherrod
April 21, 2011
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the years to come.
Mary Sherrod
Chilhowee Intermediate
April 21, 2011
Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With much sympathy,
Patricia Simmons
Fountain City Elementary
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