Ladislaus "Lou" Bolchazy Ph.D.

I was in Germany when I heard of the passing of Lou from one of his seminary contemporaries. It came as a shock and made me very sad. I had seen Lou in May in Kalamazoo and he seemed there to be as full of energy and good humor as ever. But what to say about one man's life. I knew him a fine human being and a good friend. He and Marie had been very kind to me at the beginning of my career in publishing. I looked up to him as someone who combined considerable learning and shrewd commercial...

Dear Marie,

What a shock to read of Lou's death in the ACL announcements - so soon after joking with the two of you about the romantic anniversary outing he arranged to Las Vegas! We will miss his enthusiasm and his larger-than-life presence but we can't begin to fathom how much you will miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Dear Marie and Allan: Please accept my sincere condolences. Your intentions will be in my prayers.
Danny

To Lou's family:
I'm so sorry for your loss, and regret missing Lou by only hours at Kalamazoo this past May. We go back to the late 50s, novitiate and juniorate with the SVDs, and I always found his company very stimulating -- especially when I disagreed with him. He had a lively mind and was a sincere seeker after the truth. May he find eternal peace. Jim Long

Dear Marie, Allan, and Paul,

Thank you for keeping us posted these last few weeks of Lou's life. It was heartening to hear of the care Lou was receiving and the wonderful presence of family and friends.

It is still hard to believe Lou is gone. Marie - I feel like you were just telling me at ACL about your lovely wedding anniversary night out. How special that you had that time together so recently.

As you know, it is hard to imagine anyone with a more...

Dear Janine,
We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. We send you and your family our heartfelt prayers.
Peace,
St. Joseph's Staff

Dearest Marie and family--

I don't have the words. I did not know Lou was ill until very recently, and his loss is tremendous to the classics community and to his friends. I considered him my friend and seeing both of you at conferences was always my favorite highlight of day one. Oh, he will be terribly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was sorry to hear of the death this great classicist, man, publisher, and friend.

Dear Marie and Allan,

Few can match Lou's service to Classics. We are all beholden to him for providing such a splendid variety of texts and materials to students and teachers at all levels.

It was always a pleasure to chat with him at meetings. He will be greatly missed.