Melvin Casler

Sending all our love! Your Tiffin Rehab Girls!

I will remember Mel Casler as a consummate teacher,mentor, and dedicated member of the Heidelberg community. This man had time for everyone. If Heidelberg had a "Mr. Chips" it was Professor Casler. He got me through college stats which was a major miracle. What a lovely man! He was a throwback to bygone days of one on one instruction tempered by tough love aided by the force of personality and genuine caring. His like is rarely seen these days. Frederick Collar x72 l

I remember Melvin´s dedication to the Heidelberg Science Fair. His enthusiasm and organization provided a wonderful experience for my students and thousands of others.

Mel was first my professor and later my mentor as I taught stats for several years at H'Berg. Most of all he was my friend and helped my husband and I look at countless houses in the area until we purchased the one we have lived in for over 30 years now. He had a wonderful and loving personality we will never forget.

Mr Casler was the best. There was never a time when he didn´t greet me with a big hug and immediately ask, so how´re the folks, kid?!? For Heidelberg Legacy families, Mel was a multigenerational presence. He was "Mr. Heidelberg" and we will miss him so.

Not sure he ever greeted me without that sly smile and had a story to tell. From my time at the ‘Berg to my Daughters time there, he left so many imprints on those who crossed paths with his intellect and charisma. A True Heidelberg Legend!

Mr Casler was one of a kind...the best. When my wife Holly (Graham), Jim Robson, and I had taken every math class offered and still had a semester left, he created a private Advanced Differential Equations class just for us at 7:00 AM. Early for most people, but he had been in the office 2 hours by then! He attended our wedding in Cleveland and always had time to visit when we came back to The Berg. Everyone is going to miss Mel!

What a loss! Mel was my advisor and kept me sane. Even drove out to Massachusetts for my wedding from Ohio. Helped my daughter out 30 years later. Dedicated an office in the science/math building in his honor. He was why I went to reunions. Just sent my Christmas letter to him a few weeks ago. Will always remember his grin.

Truly a special person in my life and those of many others. A legend on the campus of Heidelberg.