Thanks for posting the tribute, Paul. I'm glad I had a chance to read it and to know that Bill had a full life in the field he loved. We were in several classes together at Oberlin, and I admired his intellect, kindness, and wit.
Bill and I were good friends in Oberlin. We shared a passion for the classics, even though mine was more towards the classicaltheater. Hee stayed in touch and then in 1971 I went to Berlin for what I thought would be a few months stay turned into five years. During those years, Bill and I sahred many a lovely dinner, walks through the orivate collections of his musem, and late night after opera (my hood) dinners. I was very ad to learn about Bill's passing in 2000. I think of him often. He was kind, brilliant and had an infectious smile that I remember well tomthis day.
Susan Miller
I was sorry to hear that Bill died in 2000. He was a gentle soul with a wry sense of humor.
Paul Safyan
The Oberlin Archives passed this obituary on to me as I was reseaching some more details about Bill. It's an excellent tribute.
http://www2.oberlin.edu/alummag/oamcurrent/oam_fall_00/losses04.html
Susan Miller
Thanks for posting the tribute, Paul. I'm glad I had a chance to read it and to know that Bill had a full life in the field he loved. We were in several classes together at Oberlin, and I admired his intellect, kindness, and wit.
Edna Chun
Thank you, Paul, for sharing this with us. I am very sad to learn of this untimely loss.
Gideon Schein
Bill and I were good friends in Oberlin. We shared a passion for the classics, even though mine was more towards the classicaltheater. Hee stayed in touch and then in 1971 I went to Berlin for what I thought would be a few months stay turned into five years. During those years, Bill and I sahred many a lovely dinner, walks through the orivate collections of his musem, and late night after opera (my hood) dinners. I was very ad to learn about Bill's passing in 2000. I think of him often. He was kind, brilliant and had an infectious smile that I remember well tomthis day.