I didn't know Gene well at all, but about a decade ago, as a novice member of Lit Club, I found myself sitting next to him at dinner. I shared one thing that we had in common--daughter Jodie, who I remembered to him as one of my favorite Penn State student of all time. Gene listened as I explained my regard for her and queried me about it, and it was apparent from the interaction that he dearly loved his wonderful family. That's how I'll always think of him. (And you remain one of my all-time favorites, Jodie! So sorry that you lost your dad!)