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John Ivanoff Obituary

Ivanoff, John M., Dr. Dr. John M. Ivanoff, 85, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012 in Dallas, Texas in the company of his loving family. He was born February 23, 1927 in Post Falls, Idaho, the son of Boycho and Elinka Ivanoff, who was extremely proud of his Bulgarian heritage. His passion for education led him to a fulfilling career at Marquette University. He taught from 1960 to 1995; leaving behind the title of Professor Emeritus. Many successful psychologists, who earned their doctoral degrees under his tutelage and mentoring, are now providing professional mental health and professorial services around the world. Papa John, who is now OBM, is survived by close friends and family, his two children, Natasha of Milwaukee and Paul of Dallas and his loving grandchildren; Melissa, Matthew, Elizabeth, Michael, Catherine, Connor and Casey. A memorial service will be held January 19 from 2-4 at the Regency House located at 929 N Astor in Milwaukee. Please RSVP to [email protected] by January 15. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation of America.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 1, 2013.

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January 26, 2013

Reading Dr. Ivanoff story showed me that you can have a deep and loving connection with a pet. I was reading in the Bible about the future and how we will be able to run with the lions and live among all animal not in fear. This story reminded and gave me a taste of the friendships we will have with animals in the near future.

Maribeth Lombardi

January 21, 2013

Dr. Ivanoff was my advisor in Education when I was a student at Marquette in the early 70's. I have very fond memories of my visits with him. My sincere sympathy to his family; he will be in my thoughts and prayers. He was a grand teacher! May he rest in peace with God.

Kim Stanton

January 19, 2013

I knew Dr. Ivanoff when I worked as an assistant at the old MU Department of Education office building. He was a wonderful man, always made me laugh and was always breaking the rules. He was inspiring and a true joy to work with. He will truly be missed.

January 15, 2013

AS a graduate student in the doctoral program at Marquette, I had Dr. Ivanoff for two statistics classes and he was a member of my doctoral committee. He was a wonderful teacher. He brought difficult concepts down to an understandable level.

I will remember him for his flamboyance. He would walk into class with a stubby cigar (unlight)and set it in the chalk tray while he taught. When there was a break, he would put it back in his mouth chalk dust and all. When I would visit him in his office,. he would be sitting near the window smoking his cigar.

He was a wonderful teacher and will be greatly missed.

Rollie Alger, Ed. D.
Marquette University ('89)

January 15, 2013

I didn't know the man but he sounded like he was a wonderful person that will be missed in this world. Not to mention the dog was a great companion for him

Bill Satterlee

January 15, 2013

Condolences to the family. John was a great instructor and colleague, who I will always remember with great fondness.

Jim Gandolf

January 9, 2013

This was a great person and a great grand father to my son (Bobby) He will be missed.

Catherine Castellini

January 8, 2013

I love you Grandpa, I miss you so much.

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