Peter Casagrande

Vince, Chris & Family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great sorrow.

Vince, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May God send you and your family strength at this time.

Peter Casagrande was my boss for nearly 7 years. While I was serving as Chairman of a KU department, he was the Associate Dean to whom I reported. Pete was more than intelligent; he was wise, and he could laugh. All peace and goodness be to those whom he influenced. -- John Gronbeck-Tedesco

We will miss him! I pray that he and Pam are back together and enjoying the nearness of God. No pain. Just love and beauty.

Pete shared his love for Colombian Paso Finos with me. He came to visit my horses several times just to pet them and tell me about how his brother raised Paso Finos. Every time we were together he would have some great riding or horse story. The last time I saw Pete he was in LMH. The first thing he said when I held his hand and he opened his eyes was, "How are your Paso Finos"

Deepest, deepest sympathies Caroll Leffler

We were very sorry to hear of Pete´s passing. He was a good soul and a kind friend. We loved his sense of humor. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Professor Casagrande engaged my attention and challenged my intellect in ways that made my second year of college a turning point in my life. Classical argument essay writing sharpened and clarified my thinking. Reading Thomas Hardy novels broadened my understanding of the world. Professor Casagrande also suggested I would be good at teaching, and a few years later that is indeed the path I followed. He has been the most influential teacher in my transition from adolescence to adulthood. And...

Pete was a probing scholar, a fine teacher, an active colleague, and, finally, a longtime friend.