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for Gary Storhoff
Antonya Jones
November 4, 2020
It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about Professor Storhoff, he left the longest and most powerful impression on me. To this day, I still bring him up in conversations where only his wisdom will suffice. Away from this place but NEVER forgotten. RIP Dr. Storhoff.
~ Tonya
herb trengen
November 5, 2019
Happy Birthday Gary, not on Earth but not forgotten. Still need a lot of help for the Vikings, your son and I depend on it! Still in our thoughts Love ❤ Herbie
Linda Storhoff
December 5, 2012
The family wishes to thank all of you for your kind words and your thoughtfulness in writing in Gary's book. We will always cherish your expressions of appreciation for Gary's life and his work.
September 12, 2012
I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Gary . . I'm his cousin from his dad's side and remember vividly all things North Dakota:) I'm so sorry we didn't keep in touch . . I missed the grown up and much loved Gary. I had just decided to see if I could reach him to see if his mom, Millie, was doing well. We are in touch at Christmas only and was saddened to find this news. My deepest sympathy to the family. I can be reached at [email protected]
John Whalen-Bridge
February 1, 2012
Dear Linda,
The final volume of the "Buddhism and American Culture" volume is coming together, and I've very sad that I can't correspond with Gary about it. It was such a great experience co-editing and co-writing him for the last ten years. He brightened up a lot of lives. Much metta, JWB
December 28, 2011
Linda
Our condolences on your loss.
I wish you and the family the best.
I hope to keep in touch.
With deepest sympathy
Vince and Penny
Las vegas
[email protected]
Herb Trengen
December 12, 2011
Happy Birthday, Gary since you`ve been gone the Vikings are still miserable, maybe you can help from up above. I knew my brother-in law for 40 years but got to know him better by spending two weeks with him in June. I only wish that I can be that gracious and strong towards everyone when it is my time. He walked when in pain, didn`t complain when in pain and was concerned about all around him instead of himself. He has had many good things said about him and they are true. He will always be in my thoughts and many others for the goodness he showed in this life. God Bless Gary and please try help our Vikings! Just Herb
James R. Lacerenza
November 28, 2011
Dr. Storhoff was such a positive, caring man, as others have said.
I know up in Heaven, he is rooting on his beloved Minnesota Vikings (you couldn't help but notice, as his office was a shrine to all things purple and gold!)
I graduated from UConn Stamford a year ago, and I knew Gary had told me he wasn't feeling well leading up to that point. I am shocked and saddened to learn of his passing from a fellow graduate, and on behalf of my family, I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Bette Larson
November 22, 2011
Dear Linda and family ~ My deepest sympathy to you on the recent passing of your husband Gary! From reading the guestbook of condolences, he sounded like an extraordinary individual, loving family man, and Professor admired by many. And knowing you Linda from our childhood in Hoople, he was very blessed to have you as his wife, with your kind, gentle nature and beauty inside and out. May years of happy times together help to comfort each of you!
With Love,
Bette (Hoople) Larson
Detroit Lakes, MN
Susie
November 17, 2011
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."
Dear Linda & Family,
I know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart. May memories bring you comfort.
Jean & Sherman Tao
November 14, 2011
Dr. Gary Storhoff, a man in a great family. Gary is a great sample of a person should be. I have known him for over 15 years as his child's math instructor and as a friend. He is one of the most responsible parents I ever met. He spent so much time and effort to raise his children tirelessly with love. He is a person with wisdom, modest, humblest, rigorous attitude in academy and willing to help people. His warm heart, his integrity, and honesty combined into his character and personality. Let's celebrate such a wonderful life and a wonderful human-being.
Daniel Fallon
November 14, 2011
Gary was one of the scholars who arrived at the old campus on Scofieldtown Road in the 1970s. Some remained in the field and others, I among them, eventually left for careers outside of academe. Each time I returned to visit the campus, Gary was eager to chat and show me around. As always, he was unfailingly polite and gracious. It was evident that he remained enthusiastic about teaching.
My wife, Jody, and I are saddened at the news of his death and send our sincere condolences to his family.
His was an admirable legacy of optimism, decency and kindness.
Dan Fallon
Tania Pavot-Zepeda
November 13, 2011
omg! My sincere condolences. Dr. Storhoff was one of the greatest professor I've ever had. When I was his student at Uconn in the early 80's I always enjoyed his classes. He will be missed.
He was a great educator.
May God bless the Storhoff family.
Juli Harris
November 12, 2011
I just noticed the obituary in today's paper and felt compelled to express my condolences and share my memories.
Gary Storhoff was my English teacher in the late 1970's. Everything I know about writing I learned from him. He was one of the finest educators I have ever encountered.
His colleagues, family and friends have truly lost an exceptional man.
Linda Storhoff
November 12, 2011
Danielle, Wesley, and I appreciate so very much your expressions of admiration and love for Gary, our beloved Dad and husband.
sharon white
November 11, 2011
Dear Linda and Family: Please accept my condolences on behalf of UCONN Stamford. Also accept my personal condolences, as Gary was an exceptional colleague and friend. You can take comfort in knowing that he has had a most positive influence on me as a fellow lover of literature and many students! I have admired Gary and his literary contributions for all of the 37 years I have known him. We will all miss him for his passion for literature and life. I will miss our conversations, but will treasure the memory of them.
November 11, 2011
Dear Linda and family: You all have my sincere sympathy. Gary will be missed immensely at UCONN Stamford. There has been an endless outpouring of love, admiration, and respect for an amazing English faculty member and human being. Please take comfort in knowing that he was honored for his contributions to our community and to our lives. Let's celebrate a wonderful life and a wonderful man.
Mark Drought
November 11, 2011
Gary hired me at UConn in 1999, and for that, I will always be grateful. He was always helpful and kind, and always a great guy to talk to, whether it was about literature, Buddhism or college basketball. Anyone who knew him is going to miss him.
Jennifer Campbell
November 10, 2011
I began attending UConn Stamford last fall, and as a transfer student, naturally, I was nervous and uncertain about my new surroundings, but then I met Professor Storhoff, and all of my fears dissipated. He helped me adjust by immediately engaging my interest in the subject. Because of him, I knew that studying in Stamford and being an English major were the right decisions. I have always loved English, but it was not until I studied under Professor Storhoff that I realized why I love it so much. Literature has the capacity to move, inspire, show, and speak to us—Professor Storhoff taught me these aspects through his passion for his subject and his love for teaching. In the spring, when I told him about my desire to study abroad, he was 100% supportive and encouraging, sharing in my excitement and writing letters of recommendation to help my dream become a reality, and it did. He is one of the strongest, humblest, and good-natured people I have ever known. He is also one of the best teachers I have ever had, and I know that I am not alone in feeling this way. He has left a deep impression in many students' hearts and minds, including mine, and will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with his family—I send my deepest condolences and sympathy.
Brandee Becker
November 10, 2011
Linda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in the precense of family and friends.
antonya jones
November 10, 2011
professor storhoff is the most influential professor i've had throughout my academic career. his sense of humor and passion for his students made class a fun and wonderful learning experience. professor Storhoff is the most loved and talked about amongst classmates. Professor Storhoff was an awesome advisor. Storhoff has taught me so much, greatly impacted my writing and made my years at uconn memorable. his passing was devastating. storhoff was an amazing person and i will miss him dearly. my deepest condolences to his family. <3
Paul Blocklyn
November 10, 2011
Gary and I started out at the old UCONN Stamford campus on Scofieldtown Road within a year of each other. We shared an office for eight and a half years. During that time, we never had a single argument.
When I returned to teaching after a 20-year hiatus, Gary took the time to write a letter of recommendation for me even though we had basically been out of touch for 25 years.
UCONN Stamford has lost a great teacher and scholar and a great human being.
Home Depot
November 10, 2011
Linda and the Storhoff Family - our deepest sympathy for your loss
Home Depot
November 10, 2011
Linda and the Storhoff family - our deepest sympathy for your loss
Pamela Brown
November 10, 2011
This is hard news to take in. Gary was always running, always energetic; he'd stick his head in my office and smile hello as he zoomed by. To see him was a lift in the day. He was devoted to the campus and to his teaching, but he always had time to help a new assistant professor right out of grad school, as I was back in 1998. Many times I'd go to Gary for advice, and his warmth and encouragement were vital to me, as I know they were to others. I always appreciated, too, his excitement about his research and especially enjoyed talking to him about his work on Buddhism in American literature. I will miss him deeply and I extend my deepest condolences to his family.
Susan Eng
November 10, 2011
Dr. Storhoff was a wonderful profesesor and mentor to me when I was working toward my master's degree at the University of CT. I am saddened to hear of his passing and send my condolences to his family, as well as the University Community.
Susan Cossette Eng
BA., 86, MA, 93, U-Conn
Darien, CT
Andrea Cohen
November 10, 2011
Please accept my sympathy on your great loss. I was Dr. Storhoff's student for a short story class at UConn in 1980. I remember him as such a talented and caring teacher and have saved my papers with his comments. His life was a blessing to me.
Lee Jacobus
November 10, 2011
Gary was both my doctoral student and my colleague of many years. He was a generous, serious, and confident scholar and a marvelous teacher. His grasp of essentials was obvious and his ability to bring his students into a state of understanding was subtle and powerful. I always enjoyed being in his presence, whether in meetings or in personal conversation. My deepest sympathies are with his family and I want them to know I felt Gary was one of the finest students I had as well as one of the finest colleagues and friends I had while teaching at Storrs. I feel very sad knowing that he is gone.
November 10, 2011
Gary was my esteemed colleague for nearly 37 years. I marveled at his ageless optimism, his intelligence, and his good nature. I don't remember a moment when he was less than positive and encouraging. His passing is a sad event. I and my family extend our deepest sympathies to his wife LInda and to his children Danielle and Wesley. He will be sorely missed by all of us here at UCONN Stamford. Sincerely, Jerry Sehulster
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