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Pedro Issa posted a condolence
Saturday, January 28, 2012
We miss you Dr John It was a pleasure to work and learn from you. I will remember our good times forever. Pedro Issa
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Josh Corn posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
I just found about the passing of Dr. Shenk last night. I was saddened to hear the news, but know that he is in a better place now. I worked closely with Dr. Shenk from 1995-2005 as a software developer for many of his projects, including WinISI, RINA and ISIscan. I always admired his willingness to tackle new ideas and to challenge conventional thinking. He was very passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm was contagious. He was also a dear friend. I miss him very much, and will always think fondly of the years I worked for him.
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Wim Bussink posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I wish Mrs Shenk and family a lot of strenght. I knew John only a few years but had good talks with him about NIR.
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Dennis Karl posted a condolence
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Very saddened to hear about John's passing. I only had the priviledge to meet him on a couple of occassions but that was enough to confirm to me his considerable reputation as a person and a scientist. Rest in Peace.
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Alberto Segreto posted a condolence
Friday, September 30, 2011
Despite we didn’t have the opportunity to work closely together, and as the “last arrived” to the community of the NIR Analysis, I immediately realized you are considered as The milestone of the Community and The benchmark of the pioneeristic way of implementing new solutions into the daily basic food work Rest in Peace. Alberto
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Marena Manley posted a condolence
Friday, September 30, 2011
Dear Gloria, Mary and John It was with sadness that I heard of the death of John (snr). He will be missed by so many. best wishes Marena
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Tom Fearn posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
One of the giants of NIR has gone and he will be greatly missed. The memory that will stay with me is the friendly smile that would precede his telling me I had something completely wrong. The NIR world will be less fun without John to argue with. My deepest sympathies to his family at this time. Tom
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Heinrich Prüfer posted a condolence
Monday, September 26, 2011
Dear Gloria and all the Shenk family, Please accept my sincere and deep condolences. I first met John more than 25 years ago in Braunschweig/Germany. Our most recent meeting was 2010 in Padova/Italy, and at these and several other occasions in the years between I have been very fortunate to be in touch with such an excellent scientist and teacher and an outstanding personality. In Australia 1994, sitting together on a rock at Loch Ard Gorge we had one of the most inspiring discussions of my life. Thank you, John, we will never forget you.
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Charles M Zapf posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss and a bit selfish for "our" loss.
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Bill Muller posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2011
I was very sad to hear of John's passing. I send my condolences to Gloria and the whole Shenk family. John was an amazing man, and I was quite fond of him. He had a kind heart, and a twinkle in his eye that is hard to forget. He was always kind and gracious to me. I will remember him with respect, fondness, and admiration.
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Maggie Patt Biddle posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2011
Dear John and Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Maggie
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Dan Bicking posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2011
I was shocked and deeply sadden hear of Dr. Shenk's passing. I had many opportunities to work with John and can honestly say he was one of the kindest persons I know. He will be greatly missed.
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Lyn and Graeme BATTEN posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2011
Dear Gloria, Mary, John and all the Shenk Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Over the last 20 years we have come to know you and we have spent many wonderful times together in different parts of the world. John had a big influence on all who work in NIR and I plant to use some of his early work in a paper I am about to write. His contributions were huge and will influence many people around the world for a long time to come. May the Lord be with you and comfort you. Love from Graeme and Lyn Batten Sandy Beach, NSW Australia
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Christian Paul posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Dear Gloria and family, be assured that Jutta and I share your deep sorrow about the loss of John. Far beyond his intense and long lasting scientific advice and guidance John the family man and friend has been a careful counselor when we were in need of help in educational matters. John will never be forgotten by us. Jutta & Christian Paul
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Italian Society of NIR posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Italian Society for Near Infrared Spectroscopy expresses profound sadness for the loss of Dr. John S. Shenk. He has been a pioneer in Near Infrared Spectroscopy, an exceptional teacher and point of reference for many of our associates. We all remember his passion and dedication in continuously developing new approaches and new ideas to make NIR spectroscopy a technique easily accessible to a wide range of operators, greatly contributing to the diffusion of NIR. Furthermore we always appreciated his human sense of sharing with young scientists his knowledge and receiving in his laboratories well known scientists as well as beginners. The Italian Society of NIR Infra Red Spectroscopy expresses sincere condolence to his wife Gloria, their son John and daughters Mary, Cindy and Sue.
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Ian Wesley posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I first met John at a NIR user group meeting in Wolverhampton (UK), when I was new to NIR. Since then, I have always looked forward to meeting up with John as I knew I would learn something. John was never boring and always illuminating (pardon the pun). He was, in the truest sense of the world, a great teacher. My deepest sympathies to Gloria and family.
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Cécile Levasseur posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I met Dr Shenk in Italy, in Padua, during a congress of infrared spectroscopy... His energy, his investment and his whole personality truly touched me. I would like to address all my sincere condolences to his wife, his children and his grandchildren at this most sad occasion
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Tony Davies posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I met John at Chambersburg-1in 1982 so I had the privilege of knowing him for almost 30 years! John was always very intense, whatever was being discussed but he had many facets which made him so interesting and unforgettable. I saw John at meetings around the world and always enjoyed and learned from his lectures and greatly enjoyed spending time with him and Gloria. I greatly valued his friendship and encouragement. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all who met him. John is not easily forgotten! Gloria, Megan and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and all the family at this sad time. God bless you all. Tony Davies
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José R. Cuesta posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
My sincere condolences, Dr. John S. Shenk has left a great legacy to all of us and he is really an example to follow for all the entrepreneurs of the world.
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venktararaman (venkynir) posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
To the family, I meet him Japan ,Thailand & recently at USA.His attachement to NIRS is remarkable. He has shown keen intrest application of NIRS in India . I am very sorry to lose a my beloved brother , and a great supporter of the NIR technology. John never missed from our mind. venkynir from India
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Jacqueline Russell posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dear Gloria (Mother) and family, I am so saddened to learn of Dr. Shenk's passing. He was an amazing man and a genuine mentor. I feel incredibly blessed I had the opportunity to work with him. His passion for NIR will always inspire me!! My prayers are with you, Jacqueline
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Martin Lagerholm posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
John, Thanks for all the interesting discussion, (mostly) friendly method competitions and for always making meetings exciting. You spanned the room; not as an outlier you want to remove but as one important to include. My condolences to Gloria and family Sincerely, Martin Lagerholm
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Karl H. Norris posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
To Gloria, and the family. I am very sorry to lose a good friend, and a great supporter of the NIR technology. John will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. Karl and Maxine.
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Chris Piotrowski posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Gloria and family. Johns work influenced a generation of scientists. He gave his time so freely and asked for nothing in return. Like everyone who knew John I valued the advice and knowledge he imparted in the brief time I spent with him. Being with John was not only educational, it was fun. John was a unique character; he will be sorely missed but his passion for NIR will live on in everyone he has inspired.
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Bob and Johanna Schumann posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
My most sincere and deepest condolences to Gloria and the Shenk family. I have known John for over 20 years as a student, disciple, evangelist and colleague. His genius allowed mortals like me to do incredible things with NIR, and he is at least partly responsible for many successful careers and professional lives. It is hard for me to think of someone who has left a more positive and lasting impact on this world. It was a great privilege to work with John and to get to know his family. You are all in our prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Johanna Schumann
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Richard Streamer posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
My wife Kit and I were extremely sad to hear of John's sudden passing. John was a great teacher, mentor and friend to many in the NIR community. He enriched many lives and inspired everyone to seek new challenges. We extend our sicere condolences to Gloria and the whole Shenk family during this difficult time.
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Colin Jeffress posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
lease accept our sincerest sympathies at the loss of a great man. The world of near infrared spectroscopy will never be the same. We have lost not only a great scientist but also one of the great characters of the industry who had an inexorable zeal for his trade. With very warmest love to all of John's family and close friends at this sad time, Colin Jeffress and the Staff at Jeffress Engineering (JEFFCO) in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Tom Sliffe posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dr. John Shenk will be missed by me. I admired Dr. Shenk because of his great "Christian Values" that he exhibited in his daily walk with his Lord. He was an honest, caring businessman who treated people just like he wanted to be treated. He was an interesting man to talk with discussing one of his passions of developing new calibrations formats for NIR insturements. He was a great help to me in my career of selling NIR instrumentation by making easy to use software for my customer base in a very hard application of forage testing. John, you are with our Lord now in heaven and thank you "for making your mark in my life".
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Elizabeth Hulm posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
I would like to extend my condolence to John's family - I am one of the many who never met John personally but had the benefit of his knowledge and contribution to NIR. Thanks John - only a handful contribute so much to their field,you will be remembered and the impact of your work goes on in ours.
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Bob and Johanna Schumann posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
My most sincere and deepest condolences to Gloria and the Shenk family. I have known John for over 20 years as a student, disciple, evangelist and colleague. His genius allowed mortals like me to do incredible things with NIR, and he is at least partly responsible for many successful careers and professional lives. It is hard for me to think of someone who has left a more positive and lasting impact on this world. It was a great privilege to work with John and to get to know his family. You are all in our prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Johanna Schumann
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Ana, Begoña and Alba posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The three sisters, like you used to name us, will never forget the long hours of NIRS teaching that you dedicated us, without showing fatigue and always smiling and joking. You always patiently answered to our impatient and anxious questions. Rest in peace John, you have sown many seeds around the world and we will do our best to multiply them, with your help from wherever you are. Love
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Ana, Begoña and Alba posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The three sisters, like you used to name us, will never forget the long hours of NIRS teaching that you dedicated us, without showing fatigue and always smiling and joking. You always patiently answered to our impatient and anxious questions. Rest in peace John, you have sown many seeds around the world and we will do our best to multiply them, with your help from wherever you are. Love, Ana, Begoña and Alba
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Chris Henderson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
My career in NIR has been built on the foundations that John built. Truly a legendary figure in NIR but more than that an inspiration to individuals who want to build something themselves. Vale John Shenk!
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William Foley posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Deepest condolences to John's family. John was a "Professor" in the true sense of the word. His life will continue to inspire people to get out and teach, to promote better ways of doing things and to communicate the excitement of science and technology, rather than just doing our "research". Thank you for being so inspiring and also do generous to all in our NIR community.
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Daniel Cozzolino and family posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
I have met John in Spain some years ago for the first time. He was, and still is an inspiration for most of us and the NIR community. I will like to said simply THANKS. God be with you.
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Mary Lou Swift posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
It was such a priviledge to have learned from and worked with John over the years. My sympathies and prayers are with Gloria and family. Marylou
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Greg Roth posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. John was always an inspriation to me in my career with his passion for science and helping farmers and agriculture. He was always thinking of how to improve and innovate. I first met John when I worked for him as an undergraduate in 1979 and when I showed up for work without a pen one day...he told me "thats like a carpenter coming to work without a hammer" and I have remembered that and the need to be prepared ever since. I last saw John at Ag Progress Days..still with the same passion. His spirit of enthusiasm and passion will live on with me always.
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Franklin E. and Nan B. Barton posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
In the 36 years I have known John he has been one of my most trusted associates. His friendship and wisdom will be missed. More importantly John had a tremendous impact on all the young people he mentored worldwide. Our community of cience has lost a vital member, but he will be remembered. Woody
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