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ARPAD KADARKAY Obituary

Arpad Kadarkay Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed peacefully on November 28, 2015. Arpad was born in Hungary on December 20, 1934. His beloved wife, Leone, preceded him on May 25, 2015. Arpad and Leone were married June 24, 1962. He was Emeritus Professor of Politics and Government at the University of Puget Sound. Survived by his children Andrea Pratt (Larry Pratt), Arpad Kadarkay Jr., and Marcella Middleton (Vito Mariano), grandchildren Nichole, Ciera (Wilbur Sedar), Tyler, Chelsea, Desiree (Bryan Westfall), and Jason, and great-grandchildren Madisynn and Lana. Memorial services will be held at the University of Puget Sound, Kilworth Chapel, on Saturday, January 30th, at 1:30pm.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 28, 2016.

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Margarita Valencia

January 22, 2025

Dr. Wendy

August 10, 2024

The best and most remarkable Teacher and Professor I ever had . After taking one of his courses at Univ of Puget Sound , Dr. Kadarkay was the factor that caused me to decide to take a double major (the second major is in his field) . I knew when I heard him that he was walking , wide History . Unforgettable mentor , beloved human being .
Thank you , Dr. K.

Dr . Wendy

Margarita Valencia

January 23, 2024

A Great professor he was for me.

Margarita Valencia

January 22, 2021

He was adorable to me and very good to me.

Richard von Mayrhauser

July 9, 2020

Prof. Kadarkay taught Introduction to Political Science at UC Santa Barbara in the summer of 1971, which was my first college course. He lectured in a very interesting and light-hearted way. We had coffee once, and he welcomed me to academia very warmly.

timothy mccaffrey

March 10, 2020

i loved this man. he was a mentor, supporter, and father figure to me. i wish i had been able to say goodbye -- i did ask to be the one who edited his memoirs, he laughed and said 'of course you want to, tim. but you don't know hungarian!' and he was right. one of the most important relationships of my life.

Camille Nessel

June 29, 2017

His comparison between Weber and Lukacs made me cry. Such an intense comparison of their thoughts.

Charles Mullaly

March 21, 2017

Dr. Kadarkay taught Contemporary Poilitical Theory at UC Santa Barbara and was a brilliant lecturer! I took his class in 1977 and loved it. He inspired us with his stories of living in the Eastern bloc. Charles Mullaly class of 1977

THOMAS SCHILLAR

February 4, 2016

ARPAD WAS A SPECTACULAR TEACHER WHO EXPECTED HIGH PERFORMANCE FROM HIS STUDENTS..A GREAT FACULTY AND PERSONAL FRIEND WHO I WILL MISS GREATLY...THOMAS ANDERSON SCHILLAR

Bill Baarsma

January 30, 2016

Arpad was a good and supportive colleague during my time at the University of Puget Sound. He was a favorite of his students, staff and peers all of whom appreciated his good cheer and kind nature. He will always be fondly remembered by those who were privileged to have known him. My condolences to his family.

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