Dr. Hubert R. Walczak

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Walczak, Dr. Hubert R. age 84, of St. Paul. Hubert passed away peacefully on Jan. 31st, 2018, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by his cherished wife, Karin; mother, Louise (nee Zeland), and father, Hubert Sr. Survived by adored wife, Zuyi Gu. Loving father of Daniel (Mary), David and Julia Sawyer (Stephen); beloved grandfather of Blake Sawyer, Rachel (Nate) Moline and Samuel Walczak (fiancée, Rachel). Hubert is also survived by brothers Thomas (Bernice), Michael (Joann) and Lawrence, as well as many other relatives and friends. Dr. Walczak, a distinguished professor of mathematics at the University of St. Thomas for 33 years, was award-ed the honors Teacher of the Year, and Professor of the Year. He was a revered teacher for thousands of students, many of who went on to distinguished industry and academic careers. His classes often be-gan with weather anecdotes & statistics; he most certainly would have been an accomplished meteorologist. His warm smile, gentle demeanor and kind words persisted throughout the brutal effects of memory loss. His passions for jogging, poetry, ethnic food and classical music were incomparable. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to St. Joseph's Hospital, family friend Angela Jacques and to his many other caregivers over the past several years. Zuyi has been his guardian angel and has given him her unconditional love and unwavering care every step of the way. Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, Feb 8th, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan. Visitation from 4-8pm Feb 7th at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 671 S. Snel-ling Ave. St. Paul. Private interment. Memorials preferred to the Hubert and Karin Walczak Mathematics Scholarship Fund at UST. Bradshaw Funeral Home 651-698-3878

Published on February 4, 2018