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Kimmel--Herbert D., Ph.D. Originally from New York, died at home in Charleston, SC, June 5, 2012. He was 85. His loving wife, Barbara, was with him. From his humble Brooklyn beginnings, he joined the navy in WWII and later graduated from the University of Florida, earned a M.A. from NYU and a Ph.D. from USC. A Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, of the University of South Florida, Herb was a man of boundless intellectual energy and a consummate scholar, well-known for his research in classical and instrumental conditioning, as well as the original studies of biofeedback. He exuded a passion for life that enveloped those around him. An athlete, an avid traveler and an artist who wrote poetry, fiction, lyrics and music, he founded Jazz West Records. The world is a better place because of his many scientific and artistic achievements and his profound personal relationships. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Barbara; four daughters, Ellie, Ann (Ritt Ritter), Jean, and Tracy (Jim Florack); and seven grand children. Colleagues, friends, and family are asked to celebrate his life in their own special ways. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the MUSC Foundation for Internal Medicine Support Fund, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425, 843-792-2677. "Each moment lived complete will always be, a lasting part of sweet eternity." (from "Embers Glow", Herbert Kimmel, 1956)
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Dear Barbara,
My sincere condolences on Herb's passing. He was extraordinary and brilliant in so many ways. I will never forget the support and encouragement he gave me as an aspiring graduate student. My thoughts are with you.
Jeanne Roberts
Jeanne Roberts
July 2, 2012
Dear Barbara,
Herb was a professor of mine and served on my dissertation committee. He was also a friend who showed me great kindness and support. Such a complex, uncompromising, challenging character, but so very honest, sensitive, funny and brilliant. I know you must be a remarkable woman for loving such a remarkable man.
Carolyn Miller
June 20, 2012
Dear Barbara,
Herb was my delight and a great scientist. We'll follow him soon.
Niels
Niels Birbaumer
June 18, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. I still consider the A I earned in Herb's class as an accomplishment. He was truly brilliant and inspiring.
Jone (McFadden) Papinchock
June 11, 2012
Dear Barbara, so sorry to hear about Herb. So fortunate to have known him as a professor and then as a friend.His intellect and interests have served and will continue to serve as an inspiration for us and many others. Avie and Gilberte Silver
Avie Silver
June 10, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
June 8, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I took learning from Herb and I must say, out of all of my graduate classes, his was one of those that I truly enjoyed and will always remember. Because I took his class, I am a better trainer and forever indebted to him. I am going to register my dba for my animal training business next week in his honor.
Brenda Wood
June 8, 2012
My condolences to the family as you deal with your loss. May the God of comfort grant you the strength to get through this most difficult time.
June 8, 2012
Dear Barbara,
How fortunate Herb was to have had you in his life for so many years. I send you my condolences and warmest regard.
Maxine (Hatcher) Dalton
June 8, 2012
Dear Barbara,
You have my sincere condolences on Herb's passing.
Warmest regards,
Ron Ash
June 8, 2012
Dear Barbara,
You have my sincere condolences on Herb's passing.
Warmest regards,
Ron Ash
June 8, 2012
Herb's passing is a loss to the world. He gave much of himself and his knowledge to his students and inspired those who knew him to strive to be the best they could be. Pamela Skyrme
Pamela Skyrme
June 8, 2012
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