Todd Joseph DeVriese

DeVRIESE Todd Joseph DeVriese, age 49, St. Cloud, MN died Monday, November 15, 2010 in New Delhi, India. Todd was born December 9, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Donald and Josephine (Gorman) DeVriese. Todd lived his life believing everything is possible, and he inspired that philosophy in everything and everyone he touched. Todd was a brilliant and honorable man with the gentlest and kindest soul. He was a warm and generous friend, a loving husband, a doting father, a prolific and innovative artist, and visionary administrator who left his mark on higher education. Todd was Associate Professor in the Art Department at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH from 1996 to 2001. Between 2001 and 2007, Todd served as Associate Professor and Chair of the Art Department, and later Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Zayed University, United Arab Emirates. From 2007 to 2009, Todd served as Professor and Director of the School of Art at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Todd joined St. Cloud State University as the Dean of Fine Arts and Humanities in 2009. Todd is survived by his wife, Leila DeVriese of St. Cloud, MN; son, Johann Daniel DeVriese of St. Cloud, MN; mother, Josephine DeVriese of Peoria, IL; brothers and sister, Darren (Tracy) DeVriese of Grand Rapids, MI, Matthew (Fay) DeVriese of Hawthorne Woods, IL, and Camilla (Don) Pioletti of Eureka, IL. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 3-5 p.m. at the St. Cloud State University Atwood Ballroom. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the "Todd DeVriese Scholarship Fund for Arts and Humanities" at Saint Cloud State University. Kindly contact the SCSU Foundations Office at (320)308-3984.