Athens, Georgia
1930 - 2019
1930 - 2019 Dr. John Algeo, UGA Emeritus Professor of English, died October 13 in Bowling Green, KY, age 88. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. U.S. Army, 1951-1954, with service in Korea.John met his future wife, Adele Silbereisen, in graduate school. He was sitting on the UFL quad, trying to study,...
Read MoreI was a student at the University of Florida I took Dr. Algeo's course about the English Language. Learning things , like the "Great Vowel Shift , made me realize that if I could get through this course I could get through anything in life. He was a tough task master, but a true inspiration.
Mary Green
September 21, 2020 | Gainesville, FL | Student
October 27, 2019
Dear Kate,
Heartfelt wishes are sent to you with deep respect for all the care and support you have given your dear father!
With compassion and sympathy and kindness!
Diane Eisenberg
October 27, 2019
John was the best boss a gal ever had! I loved John and Adele like they were my own family, and I I'm so happy to have such very fond memories of them. I have and will continue to miss them.
Donna Wimberley
October 27, 2019 | Dekalb, IL
A very great loss to the Theosophical Society and to every person who knew John. My heart is with his family at this sad time.
Diane Stilwell Weinberg
October 26, 2019 | Chicago, IL
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October 26, 2019 | Wheaton, IL
Love to you, John! The Stil-Light Retreat was always full to overflowing whenever you came to speak. You will be missed.
Patricia Davis
October 26, 2019 | Asheville, NC
Katie, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He is now reunited with your Mom, You take care of YOU now, you've been such a great caregiver. If you're ever around this way, you know you've got a place to stay. Lynn Evans Carter
October 26, 2019
John and Adele, for I always considered them as a single unit in the Great Work, contributed so much light and knowledge where ever they worked. They were good friends and mentors to all the members of the Atlanta lodge, including me, for so many years. Their love of all matters theosophical was recognized early on, and they were chosen by our Elders for leadership by example on the local, national and international levels. Few Theosophists of their generation have left legacies of such...
Brant Jackson
October 23, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
With the demise of Dr.John Thomas Algeo,the former International Vice President,the Theosophical Society lost an ardent Theosophist,a great scholar and a motivational speaker.His articles,books,study courses on Theosophy are his great contributions to the World Theosophical literature.Such people never die.He will reincarnate to fulfill his unfulfilled work of the Theosophical Society.
I express my deep condolences to the bereaved family and pray for his soul ascension.
DEEPA PADHI
October 23, 2019 | ADYAR,CHENNAI,INDIA