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Robert Konetzki posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Chang. He hired me as an under-graduate to work in his lab in 1982. I continued to work for him as I did my PhD work. I last saw him at his retirement party in Madison several years ago. He will be missed.
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John B Woodford & Mary Ellen Testen posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Austin was my faculty advisor from 1993 to 1998, and like all of his other students I learned a great deal from him both academically and personally. I didn't realize until after I met him that we shared a previous connection--my mother had been one of Theo's teachers when the Changs lived in Milwaukee. Our condolences to Jean and the rest of his family. He was a great scholar and a great man, and he will be missed.
Eternal rest grant to him, Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
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David Chen posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Speechless with deep sorrow when I heard the news! Austin, you not only taught me academically, you demonstrated to me what a human being should be! Rest in Heaven with peace, Austin!
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Ronald & Ann Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I first got to know Austin through our mutual involvement with TMS. We would periodically meet at various national meetings and committee activities. Austin was always a sincere and extremely caring friend.
One personal highlight took place in San Fransisco when he took me to a "true" chinese restaurant (no English, only chopsticks). Needless to say, he enjoyed a good laugh at my inept chopstick performance. We had a great time!
Austin will be missed by all who had the privilege to know and/or work with him. He was truly, in every way, a Scholar and a Gentleman.
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Yanbing & Jun Zhu posted a condolence
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Prof. Chang was my Ph. D advisor at UW-Madison from 2001 to 2008. He was always full of energy and busy working. It is hard to believe that he was already in his 70's and kept active and productive in his research field. Prof. Chang was also a very kind person always with smiles. He made his big group a warm family. Prof. Chang will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
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Shuanglin Chen posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2011
Professor Chang was one of the most distinguished scientists in the modern materials field, an inspiring professor, and a compassionate husband. He was also a mentor in my professional career and personal life. It was an honor to study and work under him. I remember when I first came to work in his research group in Madison. It was the 4th of July, so I assumed that I would be meeting Prof. Chang the next day. However, I was surprised when Zuo Yue picked me up from the airport and told me that Prof. Chang was waiting in his office to meet and greet me. My first impression of Prof. Chang was a hard worker who loved what he did. Once I had started, he provided many opportunities for me and also encouraged me to pursue my interests. I remember fondly the first hand learning experiences that he provided me with. When we would go on business trips together, Prof. Chang was always prepared. Whether we had a few hours during a layover, or had a few extra hours in the hotel, he was always being proactive by writing new proposals, reading over his students’ papers, or perfecting his presentation. Prof. Chang didn’t take a backseat and tell the group what to do, he lead by example, and was an inspiring role model. He wasn’t just a role model for me during the workday or business trips. The most inspirational thing that Prof. Chang did was show us the meaning of love in his life. He did this through his interactions with his son Theo. He encouraged Theo to participate in the local Olympics, and invited all of us to watch his events. Also, whenever the group would have a dinner party, he would pick Theo up and bring him along. At these dinner parties, Prof. Chang would always help Theo bring along his autoharp. After everyone had eaten more than they could have imagined, Prof. Chang would help Theo set up his autoharp and music stand so we could all enjoy the little recital that Theo would put on. His compassion didn’t just stop at his own family. When my mother was trying to get a visa to see her grandchildren, she ran into some problems. But Prof. Chang went out of his way and traveled with my mom to the Embassy in Beijing to apply for a visa. He showed us through his actions how to be a role model. Professor Chang, you will be missed by many, and may you rest peacefully in heaven.
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Peter Meschter posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2011
I met Austin for the first time when I was a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1970's. At every meeting over the years, I was impressed by his depth of knowledge in materials thermochemistry, his modest, unassuming personality, and his willingness to help younger colleagues. I have read and used many of his publications over the course of my career, especially in the last 20 years at the GE Global Research Center. His early publications on thermodynamics/phase diagram computations as well as numerous fine papers on high-temperature thermodynamics of alloy systems, among many others, will be used by researchers for many years to come. He was a wonderful example of how to do research, how to supervise research, and how to mature young scientists. He will be greatly missed by the entire materials science and engineering community.
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Greg & Joy Hildeman posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2011
Joy and I offer our sincere sympathy to Jean and family. Austin will remembered for the many significant contributions in the areas of phase diagrams, solidification and thermodynamics. In 1970, I was a student in the UW-Milwaukee masters program in Materials. Although Austin did not know me, he agree to be my thesis advisor. Since that time, Austin has continued to be a mentor as well as friend to both of us.
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Hengcheng Liao posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2011
I was really shocked to hear the loss of Prof. Chang, and feel deep sorrow. It was my great honor to have chance to know such an outstanding professor.I learned much from him not only academically but also the ways he interact with others.I will remember him forever.
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Sofie and Herbert Ipser posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2011
We met Austin in 1974 when Herbert was a PostDoc with him at UWM. The two years of research with Austin were a wonderful time. Since then we have met again and again at various places in the world, and it is hard to believe that Austin is no more. We will miss him a lot.
Sofie and Herbert
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William J Boettinger posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Dear Jane,
Austin will be missed by all who use phase diagrams and thermodynamic calculculations in the theory and practice of alloys. He has been a great friend to me and colleague in the National Academy of Engineering.
I will miss his friendly smile, his inquisitive mind and his presence in the world of metallurgy.
I often heard him speak with pride of his two MD sons and Theo. I know he loved you all very much!
Bill Boettinger, NIST
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Jianhua and Hui Yang posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2011
I got a phone message from Mrs Chang three days before their planned trip to visit Minxian Zhang and me in California. I was shocked by learning that Prof. Chang got stroke and was hospitalized from the message - we've been praying together with all of the people who care him since then and still keep our hope alive even now. He will always live in our hearts and never be gone! I was a Ph. D student with Prof. Chang from 2001 to 2006. He run our entire group as a warm family and his care and support extended far beyond our graduations. Besides my father who passed away in 2006, Prof. Chang is the person who has influenced me the most in my life – he is our role model. This is really a huge loss - for us personally and for the scientific world! As Prof. Chang used to say, Mrs Chang deserves most of the credits for his splendid career achievements – Please take a good care of yourself, Mrs Chang!!
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Gerlinde and Adolf Mikula posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Dear Jean, Vincent, Larry and Theo and all the family.
We were real shocked by the sad news. You lost a carering and lovingl father and all his friends and the scientific community lost a wonderful person.
There will be a lot of comments on his scientific achievments so we would just like to point out what a wonderful person he was.He cared for me and my family when I spent two years with him at UWM. He always kept his interest in our family.When we visited Wisconsin we were always looking forward to see Austin and Jean at their house. We had some gret time. He will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Gerlinde and Adolf
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Gene and Bea Dewey posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Jean, we remember you and Austin from your time with us at First Baptist Church, Madison. We did not know you had moved to Rochester, which is Bea's home town and where we were married in 1960. Our sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
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Hsin-Cheng and Jen-Chwen Lin posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
It is difficult to accept the fact that Prof. Chang has already left us.
Hsin-cheng and I met Prof. Chang first time in his office on August 19, 1982, the first day we arrived in Madison and the second day in the US. Although it is almost 30 years ago I still remember the conversation as it seems to happen yesterday. I was a nervous student meeting his advisor for the first time. I was expecting tough academic questions. However, Prof. Chang was so kind that he was more interested in any personal issues we might have and any help he could provide. At that moment I realized that I made a right choice for an advisor. Throughout our 7 years at Madison, Prof. and Mrs. Chang treated us like their daughter and son. We received great spiritual support from them for studying far away from home. After graduation, we were a few lucky ones who could have chances to meet Prof. and Mrs. Chang quite often. We regret not to have stayed longer with Prof. Chang when we met him last time at his house in 2009 near Christmas.
As already mentioned by others about the accomplishments of Prof. Chang as a scholar or as an administrator, we don’t need to emphasize here again. His outstanding achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally long time ago. Despite his elite status, Prof. Chang has never changed his attitude to his friends, co-workers and students. He constantly used his reputation to promote capable friends and newcomers in every area. He is a real role model in leadership and vision.
As a student of Prof. Chang, I can’t add additional honor to him due to my limited talent and capability. Prof. Chang really gave me a lot in my profession and in my life. There are no other words that can express our deep appreciation. Mrs. Chang and family, you should all be proud of Prof. Chang’s accomplishments and alleviate your grief. We all wish Prof. Chang rest in peace.
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Rainer Schmid-Fetzer posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
It is too sad to hear that Austin passed away. He was an extraordinary personality, combining strong leadership in our scientific community with being such a warm, modest and always helpful man. When we first met, 31 years ago, he really showed me the path to go and he enlisted me to work with him in Madison. Ever since I was blessed to share my thoughts and learn from him. I will never forget him. May peace in heaven be with him. And may strength and comfort be with his family to cope with the loss of this unique man.
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Fan Zhang and Fanyou Xie posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
We were very fortunate to have Prof. Chang as our supervisor when we were PhD students at UW- Madison. He was dedicated to his teaching and research, and he had become a role model to the younger generation that worked with him. We are very grateful for all his help in the past and engrave all our fond memories onto our hearts. Prof. Chang lived a very successful and busy life. May his soul rest in heaven and peace be with him forever and ever.
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Hongbo and Yali Cao posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I was truly blessed to have had the great honor of studying from Professor Chang from 2003 to 2008. He was my Ph. D advisor, mentor and great source of encouragement. He always gives his students plenty room for independent research and development. He was not only a spiritually uplifting and humble human being, but also possessed an amazing energy and keen intellect.
Professor Chang will certainly be missed by all his students and friends, he touched many!
Mrs. Chang, please accept our heartfelt condolences.
'When Great Trees Fall' by Maya Angelou
When great trees fall,
rocks on distant hills shudder,
lions hunker down
in tall grasses,
and even elephants
lumber after safety.
When great trees fall
in forests,
small things recoil into silence,
their senses
eroded beyond fear.
When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.
Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance,
fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance
of dark, cold
caves.
And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.
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Helen Liang posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2011
So sorry to hear about Prof. Chang’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. Chang and the family. Prof. Chang is a true gentleman, a man of wisdom and character. He is a great mentor with a generous heart, a special friend to many of his students. His pioneering spirit in materials science and engineering will serve as an inspiration to many of us in the field. I will always miss his kind words and his warm smiles. May Prof. Chang rest in peace in heaven. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
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Mingfang Zhu posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
I was really shocked and feel deep sorrow to hear the sad news of Prof. Chang’s passing. It was my great honor to have collaborated with such an outstanding professor. His positive comments always encouraged me, and his substantial supports uplifted my research. I shall always remember his kindness. Wish him rest in peace in heaven.
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Guoxiong Sun and Zhiying Zhou posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
We were really shocked to hear the loss of Prof. Chang. And words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. I came to UW-Madison in early October, 1980 as a visiting scholar shortly after Prof. Chang moved from UW-Milwaukee to UW-Madison. Unfortunately I was not a member in his group, but I’m lucky to have chance to meet him and talk to him. I attended his class and was also invited to his home during holidays. Prof. Chang is so kind and enthusiastic to anyone around him, ready to help with scientific thinking. He is a scholarly mentor and beneficial friend to every one of us. He had given lectures and award Honorary Professor of Nanjing Institute of Technology (the school name is Southeast University after 1988) in 1983. Austin brought so many “gifts” to us. We will never forget him.
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Guoxiong and Zhiying Sun and Zhou posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
We were really shocked to hear the loss of Prof. Chang. And words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. I came to UW-Madison in early October, 1980 as a visiting scholar shortly after Prof. Chang moved from UW-Milwaukee to UW-Madison. Unfortunately I was not a member in his group, but I’m lucky to have chance to meet him and talk to him. I attended his class and was also invited to his home during holidays. Prof. Chang is so kind and enthusiastic to anyone around him, ready to help with scientific thinking. He is a scholarly mentor and beneficial friend to every one of us. He had given lectures and award Honorary Professor of Nanjing Institute of Technology (the school name is Southeast University after 1988) in 1983. Austin brought so many “gifts” to us. We will never forget him.
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Zi-Kui Liu posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
It was with the extreme sadness to hear that Prof. Austin Chang passed away. Prof. Chang has been a great role model for me. I will miss the opportunities to learn from him.
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Zi-Kui Liu posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
It was with the extreme sadness to hear that Prof. Austin Chang passed away. Prof. Chang has been a great role model for me. I will miss the opportunities to learn from him.
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Minxian (Max) & Suyu Zhang posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2011
My family is deeply saddened to hear the loss of Prof. Chang. What we are feeling right now is hard to put in word. Our hearts are with his family in this time of sorrow.
I jointed Prof. Chang’s research group at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 as his first graduate student from mainland China. I feel very fortunate and grateful to have him as my advisor for my MS, PHD and post-doctoral research. I learned from him in many aspects such as a teacher, researcher, advisor, mentor, supporter, giver, leader, manager, friend, etc. If there is one word to describe him, he was a gentleman by conduct. He set a high standard and enjoyed doing the best every day. He touched many students’ life, and I am one of them. Thank you, Prof. Chang.
Prof. Chang always put student’s future interests first. Under his leadership, I witnessed the fundamental change from the old “Department of Metallurgical and Mineral Engineering” to the new “Department of Materials Science and Engineering”. I also remembered that Prof. Chang and Mrs. Chang always invited every student’s and visiting scholar’s families to their house for the Thanksgiving dinner, year after year. Prof. Chang was always a friend to his students, although he was so famous internationally in materials thermodynamics.
Prof. Chang had received many awards and recognitions; several of them could be the highest honor in his professional fields. His new book: “Materials Thermodynamics” (Wiley 2010) was another remarkable contribution that truly enriches our knowledge.
One commonly says: “Behind every great man there stands a great woman”. Prof. Chang’s lifetime achievements were inseparable from Mrs. Chang’s constant support in many ways. We wish our love, respect and good memories on Prof. Chang will give Mrs. Chang and family strength and healing during this difficult time.
May he rest in perfect peace.
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Ye Pan posted a condolence
Friday, August 12, 2011
Very shocking to hear of Prof. Chang's passing. It was like yesterday when I were in UW-Madison as a visiting professor in 2006. He was one of the best professor I met. I learned from him not only academically but also the ways he interact with others. This is how I now and will remember him.
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Ophelia & Shing Lo posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Austin was a good man with old-fashioned values. He was an exceptional father to his 3 sons, and his infinite patience with youngTheo was unforgettable. Austin was an old friend of my brother, and they kept in touch throughout the years. I got to know him and Jean through this thread of connection. Austin enriched so many people's lives, and we are all deeply sorry about his passing. He will be missed.
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Ying and Lizhen Tan posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Prof. Chang was my thesis advisor when I studied for my Ph. D degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1999 to 2004. I am very fortunate to have him as my teacher. He not only guided me on academic study but also gave me ample room for doing independent research. Whenever I encountered difficulties, he was there for help. After I moved to Tennessee with my family, I had a hard time to find a job, he told me that life can be high or low, and encourage me never to give up. Prof. Chang also gave my family a lot of help for us to settle in the United States. We feel deep sorrow for his leave and wish him rest in peace.
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Wangxi ZHU posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
I was shocked to hear Prof. Chang's passing. I and He Minghong are expecting his east Asia tour by ship, and make arrangement to meet old friends in Beijing before got his e-mail of bladder trouble. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. It’s like yesterday when I was in UW-Madison as visiting scholar in 2007. He was the best professor I met. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. During this time of grief, We wish to pay our deepest sorrow and sincere condolences.
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C. Robert Kao posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Austin was my thesis advisor from 1990 to 1994 when I attended University of Wisconsin – Madison. He then led a fairly large and very strong research group of about a dozen students. All of us went on to have fulfilling careers. He did not just teach his students how to do good science; he taught us to be decent human beings. He did not simply advise us in academic affairs; he nurtured his students and looked after them even after their graduation. This is how I now and will remember him.
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The faculty and staff of the Department of Materials Science are deeply saddened by Austin’s passing. Austin joined our department in 1980. While serving as our chair from 1982-1991, he lead the transition of our department’s research and education programs from a concentration in cast- iron metallurgy to the broad-based materials programs that constitute our Materials Science and Engineering programs today. Although he officially retired from our department in 2006, one would never know that based on his actions. He continued to mentor graduate students and conduct cutting edge research, much of it in collaboration with junior faculty members of our department. His dedication to our department’s future was unfaltering. He will be remembered and admired as the best in the academic tradition: as a brilliant, creative, productive, and entrepreneurial scholar who lead internationally recognized material research and also took upon himself a significant and a continuous presence in the class room and a magnanimous role in service to our department, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the materials profession. He will be greatly missed by his many colleagues and students around the world.
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Judith, Robert, and Kelly Story posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Chang's passing. Our many years of involvement in Special Olympics are remembered with great fondness. Please especially tell Theo that we miss him and are sorry for his loss.
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Xinyan & Ling Yan posted a condolence
Monday, August 8, 2011
Our hearts broke when we read of Prof. Chang's passing. Prof. Chang was the greatest mentor to us. We were with Prof. Chang in Madison from 1997 to 2001. We will always cherish the memories we had in these days. God bless all of you in this time of greatest grief.
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Xinyan & Ling Yan posted a condolence
Monday, August 8, 2011
Our hearts broke when we read of Prof. Chang's passing. Prof. Chang was the greatest mentor to us. We were with Prof. Chang in Madison from 1997 to 2001. We will always cherish the memories we had in these days. God bless all of you in this time of greatest grief.
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Chung-wen Lan posted a condolence
Monday, August 8, 2011
Prof. Chang is a great teacher and he never discourages students. I took his course in Thermodynamics in 1989, and I also jointed a few his welcome dinners when he visited Taiwan in recent years. He always gave me very positive comments and used many good's at the end of each conversation. I miss him very much, and may he rest in peace.
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Roland, Gisela, & Neil Rosenkranz posted a condolence
Sunday, August 7, 2011
On behalf on my wife and I, our deepest condolences to the Chang family on the passing of Austin, husband, father and grandfather. Were it not for Theo and our son Neil, we would mever had the honor to have known Austin, Jean and Theo. For that we are extremely grateful. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Roland, Gisela and Neil
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Richard A Moll posted a condolence
Sunday, August 7, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the family!
Dick Moll
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Dyi Chung Hu posted a condolence
Sunday, August 7, 2011
My deepest condolence to his family. I was professor Chang’s graduate student during 1976 to 1978. I learned from him not only academically but also the ways he interact with others. I remembered that graduate student were invited to his house for Thanksgivings and we met his family that is full of love. He was a role model to me. May he rest in peace in heaven.
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anonymous anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, August 7, 2011
It was an honor to have spent time with such a kind and gracious man. What you have missed here on earth you are now able to watch over from Heaven.
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Sinn-wen Chen posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
Prof. Chang was the greatest teacher and mentor to us. We were with Prof.
Chang in Madison from 1985 to 1990, and these days are one of the luckiest
days in our lives. Professor Chang's kindness and achievements are our
forever inspirations. We wish to pay our deepest sorrow and may him rest
in peace.
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Eric Hellstrom posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
I rememeber going into Austin's office when I first went to UW-Madison. He had pictures of your three boys in his office. The funny thing is they had been taken years before when you were all much younger. I don't think he changed them over the years. I thought that was a bit odd, but I understand it now. I have pictures of my kids in my office and they were taken when my kids were in elementary school, many many years ago. It is fun to look at the picture and see what our kids looked like years ago, since time passes so fast. The old pictures bring back good memories.
Jean, I know this is hard for you. You were a wonderful wife and partner for Austin and are a wonderful mother for your boys. Our prayers are with you.
Eric Hellstrom
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Fr Martin Richard Benzoni posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
My sincere condolences. Austin was a good man and will be missed. May he rest in peace. You have my prayers.
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Thomas Benzoni posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sincere condolences from the IA Benzoni branch; it was good to have met the Chang's despite the reason.
Visitation
No prior calling hours.
Service Info
A Memorial Service will be held in the Rochester Chinese Christian Church, 1524 Jackson Road, Penfield, New York on SATURDAY August 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM.
Interment
Was held privately.