Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Dr. Sommer was my statistics professor at Temple University in 1980. He was an amazing instructor. I got an A in his class--a subject many found difficult to understand. He made it all so clear. I consider him a mentor because he opened my eyes to a world beyond the Irish and Italian Catholic neighborhood I grew up in in Philadelphia. I used to visit him in his office just to chat and share stories, during the balance of my college years. I was sad to know that he left Temple. He was a true asset to the school. I had hoped to one day cross paths with him again. I regret that never happened. But I'm glad to read that he had married and had children. He must have been an amazing husband and father. One funny memory I recall was that at the completion of class he'd be covered with chalk (old days!!) from being all over the chalkboard with his statistical scenarios! He was a lot of fun and always cheerful--which was much needed in a early morning class!! I'm glad I knew him!
Colleen Algeo Kasperek
Temple Class of 1983 (and later Law, 1994)
