Douglas Delray Post

I learned of Professor Post's passing this morning. My sincere condolences to family and friends. As my Master's degree adviser, Dr. Doug challenged me to think and to dig a bit more deeply than what things appeared on the surface. His wit and straight talk also kept me on the level, when a young ego might have gotten in the way. I am proud and humbled to have been mentored by Dr. Doug and offer the highest complement I can in saying he was my Teacher.

Dear Post family and friends,
You have my deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Post. Dr. Post has been the most influencial teacher in my life. He encouraged me to speak my mind and follow my love of science. I have a very rewarding career as a research scientist and teacher and I owe it all to him. I hope you know that his influence is far reaching and will continue to grow. For example, I enjoy teaching my own students one of the first things that I learned from Dr. Post - that...

My very first class of undergrad was Biology 160 taught by Doug, and he left an indelible mark on my career at UWSP: both as a teacher and mentor, and friend. He inspired me to continue my love of science through a PhD, and I have no doubt I am drawn to teaching undergraduates because of him. I still recount the many, many stories about Doug to my friends and colleagues now, and no one believes that any one man could exist. He truly was one of a kind...and I count myself lucky to have...

My heart is aching knowing that Doug is no longer with us. I loved him as my professor and as my friend. I had just spoken to him a week or so ago and in true fashion he did not mention that he was not well.

He was truly one of a kind!

So sorry to hear the world will be missing Doug. I enjoyed his acquaintance when I lived in the Stevens Point area. I'm sure he'll be missed.

Joanne Curtis

To the Post Family:
Doug was my teacher and faculty advisor before I became a SIASEFI. He was more of my contemporary than anything else, but his advice and guidance kept me out of more than a few scrapes while attending Point. We did enjoy comparing notes (call it arguing) about biology questions. Probably why I dropped my conservation major and went into sociology. He was a great friend and mentor and will be greatly missed!!!!

Doug was my genetics professor, mentor and friend. His classes in Wyoming are some of my favorite memories of college. He was always so fun and so interested in biology and I try to copy his enthusiasm when I teach.