Peter-Stanlis-Obituary

Peter Stanlis

Rockford, Illinois

1919-2011 (Age 91)

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Rockford, Illinois

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DR. PETER JAMES STANLIS, 91 ROCKFORD - Dr. Peter James Stanlis, 91, distinguished professor of humanities emeritus of Rockford College, died peacefully Monday, July 18, 2011, in his sleep, in his Rockford home. He was born Aug. 12, 1919, to Lithuanian immigrant parents in Newark, N.J. His...

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I read Edmund Burke and the Natural Law after having read several articles by Peter Stanlis on the First Principles website. I was so amazed with the clarity of his thought and the profound insights he had, that I simply called him to say as much. Accidentally, I called his home, and talked with Joan who was absolutely delightful. Sending Professor Stanlis a book review I wrote on his work, he honored me with several typewritten letters, autographed books, and a wonderful, passionate wit and...

Dr. Stanlis was my professor in a literature class I took in 1978. He was an outstanding teacher and a great mentor. I will always remember him with immense fondness. Sally Wortman, Fort Myers, FL