Tributes

Recent tributes to Minnesota Law alumni, faculty, and friends

Patricia O'Gorman.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Patricia A. O’Gorman ’71

Patricia A. “Pat” O’Gorman passed away on December 7 at age 79. She grew up in Cannon Falls and earned her bachelor’s degree from the...

Roger Park.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Former Faculty Member Roger C. Park

Professor Roger C. Park, a former University of Minnesota Law School professor and scholar has passed away. Park was a leading authority in evidence law...

George Petersen.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of the Hon. George O. Petersen ’64

The Honorable George O. Petersen ’64, passed away on June 3, at age 87. He was a Ramsey County judge for nearly three decades. Petersen...

Ward Schendel.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Ward C. Schendel ’77

Ward C. Schendel passed away on April 23 at age 73. He was a resident of Vancouver, Washington. He was a 1974 graduate of Augsburg...

Alan Vaskas.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Alan V. Vaskas

Alan V. Vaskas passed away on March 12 at age 80. He was born in Göppingen, Germany, in 1946, and emigrated with his family to...

Laurance Waldoch.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Laurance R. Waldoch ’69

Laurance R. Waldoch ’69 passed away on June 23 at age 81. He was raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on his family’s farm. He was...

Judge Doty.

Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Judge David S. Doty ’61

The University of Minnesota Law School mourns the passing of Judge David S. Doty ’61, one of our most distinguished alumni, a devoted supporter of...