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Wulf Kunkel

Berkeley, California

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Wulf Kunkel

Wulf B. Kunkel died in his sleep on September 3, 2013, at home at the Lake Park Retirement Residence in Oakland.

Wulf was born in Germany on February 6, 1923. He spent his formative years at the Quaker school Eerde in Holland where he fell in love with writing, directing and...

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I knew Professor Kunkel as a fabulous teacher. He taught the three quarter introductory quantum mechanics course I took at UCB in 1969 and 1970. I particularly remember his vivid descriptions of the key experiments leading to quantum theory. Even more than that, I remember his wonderful, playful, gentle sense of humour. Always exceedingly polite and kind to me. I will always think of him as a great man.

We were a young Kunkel family in the Bay Area in the 50's; an uncommon name. So many times, as a child, I would look up Wulf, his latest work and with great pride, have an inspired day.
I did not ever meet him. Thank you Wulf, and my deepest condolences to his family.

Our hearts going out to you at this time~ Erika, Barbie, Maya and greater family.
I recall Wulf driving the convertible home from his work. You were terrific neighbors ?
Wulf was brilliant and just read about
his avid interest in theater!
Karen Bert
Mary Bert - Salem Lutheran Home,
Oakland

A great scientist. A great friend. And a great man. I will miss him.

Our sincere condolences to the Wulf Kunkel family. Wulf had a profound influence in our lives by directing Bill's doctoral work through all the ups and downs to a successful conclusion. Bill treasures his memories of Wulf's seminal ideas, and of his unfailing kindness and patience during those years. We both treasure the memories of our days in Berkeley, and of our contacts with Wulf and Erika since then. Our hearts are heavy with this sad news and we send our love and best wishes to you all,...