John Willis Santas's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2020 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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John Willis Santas

May 26, 1940 - July 23, 2020 (80 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

John Willis Santas's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2020 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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May 26, 1940 - July 23, 2020 (80 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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“My deepest condolences. I crossed paths with Dr. Santas as a UIUC student in the 90’s. He was a gr...”

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John Willis Santas Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Willis Santas of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, who passed away on July 23, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father John; his wife Sandra Bauman; his daughter Elizabeth Santas Kraatz; his grandchildren, Alice Jane and James John Kraatz; and his siblings, Richard Santas (Gladys), Donovan Santas (Barbara), Jean Stittleburg (Gordon) and Mary Phillips. He was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the University of Illinois College of ACES for its Study Abroad program (203 Mumford Hall; 1301 West Gregory Drive; Urbana IL 61801 – please indicate that the gift is in memory of John Santas).

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July 29, 2020

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“My deepest condolences. I crossed paths with Dr. Santas as a UIUC student in the 90’s. He was a great champion of international studies; and thanks to his passion countless students had unique opportunities to study abroad through ACES programs. As faculty advisor to ISA, he also accompanied students on study tours of Brazil and South Africa. To this day, I value these experiences he made possible. What a privilege to know him; he was a gentleman, teacher, counselor, mentor, friend. RIP”

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July 31, 2020

bisch marie odile wrote a sympathy message

“On behalf of Eric LATGE, Dean of PURPAN, Prof Jean DAYDE, associate Dean for research and former Associate Dean for International Relations and of the entire Deans' committee, we would like to express our most heartfelt to Prof Santas’ wife Sandra and to his relatives. Prof Santas has been a pioneer in terms of international cooperation. He did this for students, people, knowledge. PURPAN will miss Prof Santas as a longtime friend. May he rest in peace. With our deepest sympathies.”

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July 30, 2020

Linda Blaschek wrote a sympathy message

“We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We were happy to see him in the fall at the University Club Dinner Dance. He looked so well and was his jovial, friendly self. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and all his family. We enjoyed our time working with him in ACES. We will hold all those days fondly in our memory. May you rest in peace, John. You will be missed... Best, Hans and Linda Blaschek”

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July 29, 2020

Jean Daydé wrote a sympathy message

“the diners at Silvercreek with Sandra and all the French visitors travellings with me, the holidays in the Pyrénées where you met my family after à first visit of my father in Illinois. All my sympathies, God bless you, Jean DAYDE PURPAN-Toulouse (France)”

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July 29, 2020

Jean Daydé wrote a sympathy message

“continuing... ...proud of it. But I remember much more our friendship, the diners”

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July 29, 2020

Jean Daydé wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Sandra, It is a very sad news I learnt earlier today that my "Old Friend" John passed away. Of course, I first remember the wonderful job he made for more than 25 years in order to build than strengthen the relationship and the student exchanges between ACES at the UIUC and PURPAN in Toulouse. A real success with hundreds of student both sides enjoying studying abroad thanks to John. I was honored to recommand John to receive the French medal "Palmes académiques" and I know he was proud of”

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July 29, 2020

sarah Purpan wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Sandra and family, it is with great sadness that we learnt that John passed away. We keep fond memories of his visits to Toulouse and Purpan here in France. We very much enjoyed working with him, he was at the beginning of the partnership between ACES & Purpan back in 1995! I remember strolling down the Garonne river with him when he first arrived, and we always enjoyed when you came too Sandra (Carcassonne, Albi...). With our deepest sympathies, Sarah Prince & Béatrice Rose, IRO Purpan”

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