John Earl Drumheller

My contact with Jack over the last few years has been through irregular phone calls, but his passing signifies the end of an era for me. Our relationship goes back to 1963, when we were introduced by future Nobel Prize winner, Alex Müller, at the outdoor swimming pool in Geneva, Switzerland. By 1964, Jack and I had collaborated on the first of more than thirty physics publications that we co-authored. Though we met at physics meetings, it was not until the eighties and nineties that I...

I am sorry for your loss.

Jack was a class act. I used to play tennis with him when we lived in Bozeman. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dear Kristen and family,
We were sorry to read of your loss of your father. We extend our sympathy to you.
Sincerely,
Ken and Sharee Ballinger

Jack was a hero in my book. Our interactions as faculty members at MSU were special as he always had great insight. We played a lot of tennis and traveled often in graduate student recruiting trips. He once quipped that my life was in danger as we were traversing a ski slope that had the potential to avalunche us. He clarified his comment by adding that I was between him and safety. His quick wit was marvelous.

When I met Jack, I was immediately drawn to him, intrigued by his stories, and his humor kept me laughing. I enjoyed every single second that I spent with him during the past 3 years cleaning his home and cooking him healthy meals. I will miss him dearly.

I worked with Dr. Drumheller in the mid-70's at the MSU Physics Dept. I remember his quick wit and his love for his family. My sympathies and prayers are with you.