Frank
Frank W. Ikle
d. October 30, 2015
Ikle, Dr. Frank W.
Dr. Frank W. Ikle, loving father, husband, and longtime resident died peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on October 30, 2015. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on January 18, 1921. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Maurine Barnes Ikle, who was the love of his life. He leaves behind three cherished sons, Martin T. Ikle and wife, Linda of Memphis, TN, Maurice W. Ikle of Albuquerque, and Dr. Matthew O. Ikle and wife, Laurie of Alamosa, CO; granddaughters, Anna Wallace and husband, Jeff of Memphis, TN, Kathryn Perez and husband, Luis of Memphis, TN, and Dr. Jennifer M. Ikle of St. Louis, MO; and four great-grandchildren.
He obtained his B.A. in 1941 and Ph.D in 1953 from the University of California at Berkeley in Asian Studies and History. His teaching experiences included Reed College, Harvard University (Carnegie Fellow), the University of California at Berkeley, the University of the Philippines (Fulbright Lecturer), Miami University of Ohio, and the University of Hong Kong. He was also an Invitational Lecturer at the University of Zurich, Switzerland in 1962. Frank was a Professor at the University of New Mexico in the History Department beginning in 1963 and served as Chairman from 1967-1974. He has published numerous books and articles and was the Professor of the Year at the University of New Mexico in 1969.
He was a member of the American Historical Association, Association of Asian Studies, American Association of University Professors, and served on the NM Humanities Council Bicentennial Commission. Frank proudly served in the USNR 7th Pacific Fleet as a Lt. Commander and Japanese language officer in Naval Intelligence during WWII from 1942-46. As a citizen of both Switzerland and the United States, he was grateful to both countries, the one which nurtured him and the one which gave him so many opportunities. He had many interests and was an avid reader, loved classical music, good food, theater, and travel.
Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist church, 201 University Blvd. NE. A private memorial service and interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
FRENCH - University
1111 University Blvd. NE
505-843-6333
Dr. Frank W. Ikle, loving father, husband, and longtime resident died peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on October 30, 2015. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on January 18, 1921. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Maurine Barnes Ikle, who was the love of his life. He leaves behind three cherished sons, Martin T. Ikle and wife, Linda of Memphis, TN, Maurice W. Ikle of Albuquerque, and Dr. Matthew O. Ikle and wife, Laurie of Alamosa, CO; granddaughters, Anna Wallace and husband, Jeff of Memphis, TN, Kathryn Perez and husband, Luis of Memphis, TN, and Dr. Jennifer M. Ikle of St. Louis, MO; and four great-grandchildren.
He obtained his B.A. in 1941 and Ph.D in 1953 from the University of California at Berkeley in Asian Studies and History. His teaching experiences included Reed College, Harvard University (Carnegie Fellow), the University of California at Berkeley, the University of the Philippines (Fulbright Lecturer), Miami University of Ohio, and the University of Hong Kong. He was also an Invitational Lecturer at the University of Zurich, Switzerland in 1962. Frank was a Professor at the University of New Mexico in the History Department beginning in 1963 and served as Chairman from 1967-1974. He has published numerous books and articles and was the Professor of the Year at the University of New Mexico in 1969.
He was a member of the American Historical Association, Association of Asian Studies, American Association of University Professors, and served on the NM Humanities Council Bicentennial Commission. Frank proudly served in the USNR 7th Pacific Fleet as a Lt. Commander and Japanese language officer in Naval Intelligence during WWII from 1942-46. As a citizen of both Switzerland and the United States, he was grateful to both countries, the one which nurtured him and the one which gave him so many opportunities. He had many interests and was an avid reader, loved classical music, good food, theater, and travel.
Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist church, 201 University Blvd. NE. A private memorial service and interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
FRENCH - University
1111 University Blvd. NE
505-843-6333
Service Details
Monday, November 9th, 2015, 11:00am, Central United Methodist Church
Interment Details
Santa Fe National Cemetery
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