John R. Mentzer

Dear Bernice, Jackie & Bob, Rich & Sue:

I'm sorry for your loss. As a State College native and a former student, I remember the Dr. both from school and the golf course. I recall in my final quarter he was kind enough to revisit his evaluation of my final test and revise the grade allowing me to make one last Dean's List.

Frank Shulock BS Eng. Sci. '68

Dear Bernice, Jackie & Bob, Rich & Sue:

Jack was the finest neighbor anyone could wish for: gentle and kind, and interested in and supportive of everyone's careers...especially those of the engineers on the block! We will always remember him playing beautiful classical music on the piano, especially on those warm spring evenings when we first opened the windows and his music floated out to sweeten the air. His was a life well-lived, and we wish you many happy memories to soften...

Dear Bernice and family,

Dr. Mentzer will always be remembered for the strong, positive influence he had on the lives of so many young engineers. We can recall the many conversations, the inspiration, the guidance, and we will always think so very fondly of him.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to you at this time of great loss.

Mike Erdman, Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development, Engineering Science 1969

Dear Bernice and family,

Dr. Mentzer was a gifted and inspirational teacher and leader of the Engineering Science Department. He inspired his many students to seek academic excellance in a gnetle and caring way and his way of life was a role model for all of us. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of great loss.

Marie and Richard Mollo, Engineering Science 1957.

Dear Bernice and family:

All your friends, colleagues and members of the ESM family send you our heartfelt sympathies at this time. We remember Dr. Mentzer as a wonderful colleague and inspiring educator, who was dedicated to the success of his students. He served as a role model for all in the ESM Department and never missed the opportunity to attend ESM events. Dr. Mentzer built a visionary and interdisciplinary department - a legacy that will continue for many years to...

Bernice, you and Jack were dear, old friends of my dad, Fred Goodyear. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so glad for your loving support when we were in Lewisburg for the service for my mother, Lorene, a few years ago. May God comfort your heart now.

I remember Dr. Mentzger with fondness but also with great admiration, respect, and gratitude. He was a favorite professor, a big influence on me, and a friend. I cherish his memory and express my deepest sympathy to his family. I am only one of what must be countless students who are indebted to him for his teaching and his example.
Rodger Fritz BS Eng Sci '57 PhD EE '64

Mrs. Mentzer,
You are in our thought and prayers.