Leonard George Berkey

I bet you didn´t know, Len and I went to Second Christian church. We were in a Christmas pageant when we were very young. He was Joseph and I was Mary. I think of that every year at Christmas.

Len and I developed our shared passion for teaching - including teaching about race and supporting students of color - while in grad school together at Michigan State. He was a good friend and a supportive colleague. I am sure that his legacy endures in the many students he deeply affected and empowered. I will always cherish our formative years together.

Remembering my sweet childhood friend, Lenny, on the anniversary of his passing. May his memory be a blessing forever.

Len was a great friend and colleague at Michigan State when we were in graduate school together. We shared a developing passion for college teaching and apparently led parallel academic lives in terms of our shared devotion to enlightening and supporting students as we facilitated their awareness of social justice and racial equity. I'm sure that his loss leaves a hole in the hearts of the many students he touched, but most of all in the hearts of Ramona and Erin. Peace.

I know that I wouldn't be the person I am today - and I certainly wouldn't have chosen the career I did - without the teachings, mentoring, and support of Dr. Berkey. He had a tremendous impact on me at Albion, and he was the one who introduced me to Sociology, and he nurtured my sense of social justice. We miss you, and my thoughts are with your family and Ramona. Thank you for sharing your life with me, Dr. Berkey

I remember Lenny from our days at North Franklin Grade School. He was a lovely person even then, and his wife, Ramona, was the perfect mate. Remembering Lenny with love. May his memory be a blessing.

I continue to think of Len from time to time and to cherish our time in grad school together. He was a good friend and a devoted teacher.

Len was a great inspiration to his students and his colleagues. He was a sociologist's sociologist. His humor and engaging wit is sorely missed.

A good friend and colleague throughout graduate school. It was an honor to know him and to share his passion for teaching, especially about diversity and urban issues.