William J. Tyznik

Dr. Tyznik was an amazing teacher! I have multiple degrees and he was truly one of the best teachers I've ever had.

Doing a random google on my former advisor and professor, I was sad to see this obituary. Dr. Tyznik was not only the best teacher, but a wonderful advisor and listener. He advocated for me while I was in school, and he wrote a letter of recommendation for me when I graduated.
I contacted him several times throughout the years, and he ALWAYS remembered me. He was thrilled to know I moved to his home state. To this day I still repeat stories he told, remember his classes fondly. And,...

I had Dr. Tyznik for a graduate level course during the summer of 1984. He was by far one of the best teachers I've ever had. He simultaneously challenged and encouraged each of the students in our class, and made each of us feel that we were super-important to him. He was such an enthusiastic teacher!! Although I just had him for the one course, I will always remember many things he said and how he challenged me. Years later I contacted him, and he still remembered me as one of the 'summer...

My undergrad advisor, friend and mentor. Remember sitting in his office for hours just talking. Best thing was the final at his house for Animal Science 630 - Ask me what happens to feed once a cow picks it up until it ends up out the other end - truly sadden by his passing, even after all these years

I remember taking his animal nutrition class in 1974. He as a great teacher! He reminded me of my Uncle Bill both in personality and appearance. I will never forget him! Tim Glaros

It made me very sad to Learn that Dr Tyznik passed away. While coming from Pakistan to Ohio state university I attended first course at Ohio state that was conditional for me to have B grade. But I got A grade in that.
I was his student in 1990 in ruminant nutrition class. He did not only taught ruminant nutrition but philosophy of ruminant animal feeding and nutrition.
He was having so much knowledge about animal nutrition and was teaching us like story for children. I was always...

Dad was a quiet man. Well, I know what you're thinking. He was never at a loss for words. My father could talk you ears off. He could talk until the cows came home. He was a master storyteller, and he had great stories to tell. They were so good, they were worth telling twice... or more. But what I mean by quiet is that we kids never heard him raise his voice. When we got caught, he would quietly correct us and that's all it took. Dad was a smart guy, and he was rightfully proud of all his...

The most memorable final exam I ever took happened at a dinner party over thirty years ago. Dr. William Tyznik invited his Ruminant Nutrition class to his home for dinner and conversation. He believed that a student who truly understood the principles of feeding ruminants should be able to discuss them in a social setting.
Now this was a course that many who were gunning for admission into vet school took, so the competition was fierce. I often wondered what I was thinking...

Just read Dr. Tyznik's obituary in HOOF BEATS. He was my advisor at OSU.

He always had time for all his students, myself included.

Condolences to his family.