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Gerald RISING Obituary
Passed December 9, 2022. Loving father of Gerald R. Rising Jr. and Susan R. Kelch; Cherished grandfather of Lindsey R. Kelch, Jordan P. Kelch, Marshawn Yuhas, Nicholas R. Rising and great grandfather of Layla, Major, Jonas, Milena, Emma, Harper. Dr. Rising was well-known in the Buffalo area as an esteemed professor of mathematics, a gifted writer and an avid bird watcher. A Celebration of life will be held on January 23rd, 2023 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Tift Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made in Gerald's name to the Buffalo Ornithological Society, 1022 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211 or the Gifted Math Program, UB Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 730, Buffalo, NY 14226. Online condolences may be shared at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com
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Mark F. Arena
February 2, 2023
I have many fond memories of Dr. Rising and took 2 courses of his at UB '67-'71. He was instrumental in guiding me into a career as a mathematics teacher. He was a free spirit who will be missed. Thank you Dr. Rising.
Brad Tober
January 18, 2023
I have fond memories of Dr. Rising's mentorship, guidance, and inspiration from my time as a student at UB's Gifted Math Program from 1998-2004. He is certain to not be forgotten through his lasting impact on many in the communities of which he was a part.
len Rusin
January 16, 2023
I first met Gerry when my daughter enrolled in the accelerated math program for HS school students at UB. One meeting led to our mutual interest in birds and wildlife of WNY. Always engaging and interesting to talk to we would meet for breakfast every now and then to discuss book ideas he had on birding. He was very kind in writing two articles over the course of ten years about my one man wildlife art shows in WNY. A protector of the environment and always a gentleman who would be willing to help anyone who need guidance in identifying a feathered creature. He will be missed in the WNY nature community.
Danielle & Marilyn - Wild Birds Unlimited of Blasdell
January 14, 2023
Thank you Dr Rising for your friendship, knowledge, and humor. Fly high!
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Brian Szafranski of Elma
January 14, 2023
Dr. Rising was always willing to answer questions via email, even when the person asking questions knew nothing about birds. That says a lot of about the type of person he was.
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