Alvin S. Dunkle

Bruce

Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jeff Langford (Class of 87)

It's sad to lose a classmate. Al and I met in early Sunday School and were classmates all the way thru high school , even on the football team.
Pat , be well.

Dear Mary & Bruce, my heart felt sympathy to you. Alvin and I were in grade school together when he lived on Devonshire Rd. in Coraopolis. It saddens me when old friends pass. May God bless.

My name is Craig Mullen...I had three classes with Prof. Dunkle and I thoroughly enjoyed them all. I have had pleasant memories of his work, and his help, and instruction...on many occasions. He will be missed, cm. xxx

My name is Melvin Reisz. I had a printmaking class with Alvin when in college at Thiel. I also have a print from him which I still love. I eventually became a jeweler and a jewelry designer. I have a store in Portsmouth NH that has been there for 31 years. My daughter (24) has now joined the business. So I thank him for the small part he played in developing my artistic side.

Prof Dunkle was one of my favorite professors. I would tell me stories about my dad " Rip Taylor" during the class breaks. My Dad spoke very highly of him and he will be miss by one and all.

Regards,

Damen L. Taylor ( Thiel '95)
Pittsburgh, PA

To the Dunkle family -- I was really sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Al Dunkle was my major professor between 1965-69 and what I learned from him has been in inspiration to me all these years. Silk screening, which I first learned from him, continues to be my main artistic expression and I try to pass on his teachings to those I've taught at the college and community level. He continues to live on in the lessons he gave.
Joan Meixell (Sugar Grove, NC)

Dear Mary,

Even though words fail me at times like this, I wanted to extend my condolences on Al's passing. It's been forty years since I graduated from Thiel, but the lessons I learned in his classes have never been forgotten. I put them to use every day, both as an artist and as a museum worker. Perhaps most importantly, his oft-heard comment that a work had "interesting areas" always encourages me to search for that spark of creativity and excitement in everything. His...

To the Dunkle Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Our most sincere condolances for your loss. May your hearts be lifted by the fond memories that are sure to remain with you always.

The Barrick family.