But I will always treasure his big laughing, happysmile that was so infectious. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. Background music is disabled in memorial settings. Who new he would become a world traveler. I am shocked and very saddened at the passing of Andrew Stuerzel. He was a generous person, sympathetic, enthusiastic and full of curiosity. There was something pure, simple, and genuine about the love they shared for one another, and it was always apparent. Love, Bob & Ellen. Send a message to the administrator of this memorial. I will always cherish our friendship. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace and God bless you, Andrew. We were right next door back in the 90s. He was a true advocate for all that is right and shined love on those around him constantly. I met Andrew years ago when he started in the Development Office at Wes. All of us felt extremely sorry and prayed for him from our bottom of hearts. The first was my beloved teacher Victor Gourevitch, who died on April 14 at the age of 94. When Andrew Tate Nearly Died in an Accident. South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, UTSA Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Center for Community and Business Research, Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center. Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel, 91, formerly of Old Tappan, NJ, Bland, Va., Orrstown, Pa and Valley Cottage, NY, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 in New Hartford, CT, peacefully at her daughter Amanda's home. They were gracious to allow me to take a family photo of them that day, and it was little surprise that this beautiful family made that photo win an award later. We still keep the picture of his online talking with my colleagues about the donation. He seemed to me indefatigablealways ready for a new adventure, taking on a new assignment, curious about some new place to visit. Andrew is like a brother to many of us. Andrew was 37. View Andrew Stuerzel results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. This past week I had the experience of mourning two Wesleyan friends in very different circumstances. I enjoyed sharing Wes stories with Andrew and getting campus updates but he never shined brighter than when he spoke lovingly about his wife and kids. He always remembered little details about our lives and made us feel welcomed back into the Wes community. The only way I can find any peace in Andrew's physical absence in Marco and Reese's lives moving forward is knowing that he will always live and breathe in and through them; their attachment is, and was, undeniable, and that means everything to a child, even if completelyand unexplainably, physically cut short; he was the loving Dad anyone would dream of and I pray his steadfastness and belief in his children's worth and individuality will live with them forever. (Mickelson) Jasperson, the first of three children. Andrew and I have been friends since college and lived together senior year. In 2012 he moved over to University Relations, first as a Major Gift Officer and then as Associate Director for International Advancement. ForeverMissed does not work properly without JavaScript functionality of your browser. She was an avid knitter and made afghans for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Brick by brick, Andrew Tate is taking over the net. Andrew was a student of mine at Bergen Catholic High School. He is someone I have always looked up to, as he always shared his wisdom and advice with me about what life had in store for me when I grew up. He was intense and challenging, and he cared deeply about opening his students thinking to enduring questions and problems. Andrew was 37. He is a part of them forever, and I am thankful to have seen it firsthand. He was so enamored with his daughter already and so, so proud of Adriana and how she was already an amazing mother. View the profiles of professionals named "Andrew Stuerzel" on LinkedIn. This online memorial is dedicated to Andrew Stuerzel. I had the pleasure of coaching Andrew in football when he was 15 years old at Bergen Catholic High School,Although he was small in stature, he had the heart of a lion. Promoting the Virtuous Contagion of Civic Engagement. A man of immense learning, Victor could be ruthlessly critical of the cliches we use to get along (or to bring others along), and he could also be enormously generous to those who were willing to open their minds and hearts to inquiry. Andrew was online talking with Chinese Fulbright Alumni about a donation. Published February 28, 2023 04:37 PM. Knowing full well that even though these were special occasions, both those treats were so far from healthy, it scared even me. He was so proud of Reese and Marco and so happy to be their father. We enjoyed many a meal together (and suffered together with food poisoning) as we sang the praises of alma mater in order to raise support for its programs. Relatives. Reese was being her exuberant, theatrical self as she skipped along with Andrew from the door of the school to the car, at the end of the school day. Even knowing Andrew in the capacity that I did, it made sense to me that he would take the day off to spend his anniversary with his wife. He had a warm, happy presence, and a great sense of humor, and always struck me as a stand-up, terrific guy. I was totally shocked and devastated by hearing the sad news. Since my daughter, Lorelei, was five months old (one month older than Marco), I would cross paths with Andrew for just less than five years with him picking up and dropping off Marco (of course sharing the duty with Mom, Adriana:)). Join Facebook to connect with Andrew Stuerzel and others you may know. Andrew is such a wonderful person and staunch supporter of liberal arts education. ANDREW WATTS OBITUARY. His personality will forever shine through his children and their love for their mom. I studied ancient philosophy, political philosophy and, most memorably, Hegel with Victor from 1976-1978. And the time that I bought the world's heaviest tube TV on Craigslist in a 6th floor walkup of NYC and he helped move it down and into my new apartment without hesitation. I wish there were a way to go back in time and take a picture of the images I have of Andrew with Reese and Marco. I met Andrew my freshman year at Wesleyan in Japanese class. He became involved in drug smuggling and fell to his death after attempting to parachute out of a small . I'm sure Andrew had many other things going on that afternoon, and yet he sat with me and listened to me, really caring about me. I was totally shocked and devastated by hearing the sad news. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, New Hartford, Ct has care of the arrangements. Born on 21 Mar 1921. While many other American students of Leo Strauss went on to a pious celebration of conservatism and the market economies of modern democratic regimes, Victor was a lifelong opponent of this reductionist approach to political philosophy. Director . When Andrew went to unlock his truck, that's when police said someone walked up behind him, shot him five times, and ran away. It was on April 6. All rights reserved. The second, devastatingly unexpected loss was my colleague and friend Andrew Stuerzel, Wesleyan Class of 2005, who passed away after a medical emergency on April 17th. And he always will be. ), and then often caught up with him when we returned to campus to visit. Andrew was one of the first Wesleyan people I've met, when he visited Seoul. No images were found for this exact name. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Andrew Tourell was born on 18 January 1946 in Islington, London, England, UK. After 10 years at Wes, Andrew decided to pursue a new position this past January with Boston Childrens Hospital. Landline number (201) 385-6017 . The second-to-last time we talked, he told me he and his family were moving right around the corner from where I used to live in Somerville, and I told him what a pleasant, family-friendly neighborhood it is and about my favorite taco place on Broadway, picturing him taking his kids there for lunch. We did not know each other well, and didn't stay in touch after college, but I was heartbroken to hear that he has passed. He was one of those people who was driven to make a difference in the world for others, and he clearly did make the earth a better place. As founder, I oversaw the entire operation at DigitalFireStarter.com. Work. Another memory I have is going to Andrew and Adriana's house after work to talk about a big life decision I had coming up. Please take a moment to share your experience with this service and ideas for improvement! I'm a fellow Wesleyan graduate, class of 2007. Learning how Andrew touched people worldwide blows us away. They were so gracious, allowing me to unload my predicament on them, and it was Andrew who really took the time to weigh all options with me and help propel me in the "right" direction. Our friendship quickly blossomed since and we shared many precious moments together whether it was us working together on Wesleyan China Forum in both Shanghai and Beijing, or hosting Admission receptions for prospective students, or visiting his new office on Main Street, or having a beer in Beijings and Middletowns local breweries, or him flying all the way from Connecticut to South Carolina to attend my wedding in October 2019. He was also an opponent of both the naive and the authoritarian forms of whats called progressive thinking. I was so excited, and also frustrated at myself that I had known them both a whole year and hadnt thought to introduce them! He was all in for the stuff many of us complain about or take for granted. I got to know Andrew when we traveled together in Asia. From Taiwan,Japan, China, South Korea to name a few. "We're fearful ourselves, and you know this gun violence in the city has got to stop," he said. I'm a fellow Wesleyan graduate, class of 2007. We cherished his company and I will long remember looking out over Santa Monica Bay from our rustic tree house, sharing a wee dram with him after a long day. I will always be his Aunt Janet from another planet as his father reminds me of affectionately. Andrew's energy and enthusiasm were evident in everything he did, earning him the respect and friendship of all at our school. His easy smile and authentic exuberance made him a cherished colleague to so many of us. Andrew clearly lived a full-hearted life, and I will sorely miss his warmth and kindness. Our friendship quickly blossomed since and we shared many precious moments together whether it was us working together on Wesleyan China Forum in both Shanghai and Beijing, or hosting Admission receptions for prospective students, or visiting his new office on Main Street, or having a beer in Beijings and Middletowns local breweries, or him flying all the way from Connecticut to South Carolina to attend my wedding in October 2019. Updated: 6:46 PM CST February 28, 2023. Share a memory of Jacqueline Kern Stuerzel. Kathryn C Stuerzel . 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