Ray Oldenburg

I have many memories of Ray over a period of 62 years beginning with my first year in graduate school. The very first day of meeting him he and Dennis Brisset took me to a great lunch spot driving in his open air Thunderbird. Wow, who is this guy and how nice of him to take me along. Our friendship developed fast and never flagged. Indeed I have many letters from him with pithy comments and advice on food, drink and surviving in academia. He was a Renaissance man and a wordsmith who held his own with the best of them.

As a beginning Ph D student Ray took me under his wing told me the dos and don't of graduate school. He had a sociological mind which turned out to be as valuable as most of the classes I took. In short, I learned a lot from Ray and we remained friends until the end. I miss his humor.

Judith,
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. You have my heart felt condolences. My prayers to you and your family.
Cindy and Larry

I am sorry to hear of Dr Oldenburg's passing. I thoroughly enjoyed his American Community class, also his book, The Great Good Place, and his recognizing and greeting me in the neighborhood for several years after I graduated from UWF. May many blessings come to his family.

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH YOU SOON TO SPEAK WITH YOU IN PERSON.