Loyola professor dies
February 26, 2016
Jon Altschul, associate professor of philosophy and chair of the university senate, died suddenly, according to a Friday morning announcement from the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president.
The exact cause of death is not known, but Wildes’ email called it “sudden and tragic.”
“All who knew Jon remember his gentle laughter and a frequent twinkle in his eye. They also remember the care, thoughtfulness, generosity, intelligence and rigor with which he approached his research, led faculty meetings and taught classes. Jon was well respected by colleagues and students alike,” Wildes wrote.
A memorial will be held Monday, Feb. 29 in Roussel Hall at 4:30 p.m., and the noon mass in Ignatius chapel today will be offered in his honor.
Kevin Falvey • Feb 29, 2016 at 7:14 pm
I was Jon’s Ph.D. dissertation supervisor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am shocked and saddened at this terrible loss. Jon was one of the kindest, gentlest, and friendliest people I have ever known. He was a good philosopher with authentic passion for the discipline, and a devoted and able teacher.