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Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - Tribal - 01-07-2020 06:46 PM
W&M Athletics Mourns Passing of Tribe Football Alumnus John Gerdelman ’75
http://tribeathletics.com/services/go.ashx/b990304f-d06a-4297-a790-d7c9a3a15afc?elinkdata=2403394
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RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - Sitting bull - 01-07-2020 07:11 PM
Very sad news. I was at Scott Stadium and witnessed his 100 yard kickoff return against the Cavaliers which I think is still a W&M record.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - nj alum - 01-07-2020 07:30 PM
We have lost one of our own who, along with his wife and daughter, provided incalculable support and affection to our alma mater.
A life well-lived.
Read a poem recently, the last line was: so when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart.
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him, may he Rest In Peace.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - tribeintexas - 01-07-2020 10:10 PM
RIP.
My sincere condolences to the Gerdelman family.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - billymac - 01-07-2020 11:02 PM
Oh, man. John was at W&M for much of my time. So sad. RIP.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - Tribe3455 - 01-07-2020 11:06 PM
ALS is such an awful disease in a sea of awful diseases. The Tribe lost a great one.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - bubbadog57 - 01-08-2020 06:45 AM
Great man who loved W&M and W&M athletics with a rare passion. We'll miss you, John.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - LeadBolt - 01-08-2020 12:32 PM
RIP! You will be sorely missed and fondly remembered!
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - Tribeheart - 01-08-2020 01:00 PM
I started off as a chemistry major (had enough of 7 hour labs after Organic, and escaped before P-Chem), and remember how unique it was to see a football starter roaming those labs, especially during that era. Only at W&M.
ALS came up and took him far too quick. RIP, John. Condolences and best wishes to his wife and family.
Thanks for sharing the poem line, NJ alum. That was a worthy line to remember.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - Sitting bull - 01-14-2020 05:20 PM
They had a wonderful obit for John in the RTD.
What a class act. W&M has lost so much. Feel so much for his family who have to feel such a loss.
RE: Rest In Peace, John Gerdelman - TribeNiner - 02-19-2020 08:07 AM
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SR27
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
Offered February 18, 2020
Celebrating the life of John W. Gerdelman.
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Patrons-- Norment and Mason
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WHEREAS, John W. Gerdelman, a successful businessman, pioneering telecommunications entrepreneur, and honorable veteran, died on January 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, before graduating from The College of William & Mary with a degree in chemistry in 1975, John Gerdelman distinguished himself as a three-year letterman on the football team and an Academic All-American in 1974; and
WHEREAS, shortly after graduation, John Gerdelman enlisted in the United States Navy, earning his aviator wings and flying an EA-6B Prowler, the United States Navy’s primary carrier-based electronic warfare jet, on active duty for six years; and
WHEREAS, beginning his professional career at Baxter-Travenol, John Gerdelman would become an early proponent of the power of telecommunications technology and internet services and later hold many prominent executive positions during the industry’s meteoric rise; and
WHEREAS, John Gerdelman was president of Pioneer TeleTechnologies/MCI Services and later networkMCI, a leading telemarketing, sales, and service company; he also had leadership roles with USA.NET, Long Lines, Ltd., and Intelliden, which he cofounded in 2000 and sold to IBM in 2010; and
WHEREAS, valued for his business acumen and expertise, John Gerdelman served on many corporate boards, including those of Brocade Communications Systems, Owens & Minor, and Local Voice, and assisted several technology companies and start-ups as both a turnaround specialist and an investor; and
WHEREAS, a proud alumni of The College of William & Mary, John Gerdelman gave considerably in many ways to his alma mater; he was appointed to two terms on the university’s Board of Visitors, served as chair of the William & Mary Foundation and the school’s Real Estate Foundation Board, and was a member of the Tribe Club Executive Board; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his years of service on behalf of the university, John Gerdelman received the Alumni Medallion in 2005, The College of William & Mary’s highest alumni honor, and an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth is indebted to John Gerdelman for the contributions he made during his years of service as a gubernatorial appointee to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; and
WHEREAS, John Gerdelman will be dearly remembered and sorely missed by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sue; his children, Mark and Emily, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of John W. Gerdelman, a cherished member of the Williamsburg community who had a positive impact on countless lives as a businessman and friend; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John W. Gerdelman as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for his memory.