Joseph Denk

Joe was a great guy. He inspired us very much in the 1970s and was sorely missed when he moved to New Mexico. I owe him a great debt for helping my career get started. Peace and Thanks, Joe.

I worked for Dr Denk in the I.T. department in New Brunswick, NJ. He was an important mentor that helped launch my career. It was a blessing to have known him.

My "Uncle Joe" was the the coolest adult I had ever met when he visited our home in the late 70's.
I recently looked through some old photos and there was Joe, talking to us(the Lundeen kids) in the kitchen. TALKING to us. Such a surprise to have a conversation with an adult. Uncle Joe was smart, kind and loving. No wonder my Mom, his sister Rosemarie, adored
him.

Virginia and I were so sad to learn of the death of Joe. He truly was "the renaissance man" and he was among the handful of geniuses we have known. And to top it off, he was a good person with a great sense of humor who cared about others. That said, both written and spoken words are inadequate to fully describe Dr. Denk and his positive impacts on both the Las Cruces and university communities. We are keeping Jackie, Jeremy, and Joshua in our thoughts and prayers, now and forever.

Joe was a mensch who will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends.

Joe Denk - friend, life guru, jokester, philosopher, teacher, mentor, and not one to tolerate fools. I count myself blessed to have known him and to have shared party time with him at many neighborhood gatherings over the years. He will be missed and mourned by many!

So sorry to read about Joe's passing. I worked with him in many Community Theater productions, starting in the early 80's. He was a gentleman, professional, always a joy to be around. For most shows, I was the "orchestra", but Fiddler on the Roof had a small orchestra and I was just the rehearsal pianist. One night, with his young son in tow, he said if I ever needed to miss a rehearsal, his son could sub for me. I thought, o-o-o-o-kay, but doubtful. Was I ever wrong! Thoughts and...

My sympathies to Joe's family. He was one of my favorite visitors to the English Dept. He loved teasing all the girls, and we loved it.

Our sympathies are extended to Joe's family. As a special memory, I recall the Denks' participation in the organization that created the first gifted program for children in the Las Cruces Public Schools. Joe's talents,and that of his family, have touched the lives of countless families in the community.