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As a grateful student in Greek II and Hebrew back in the late 1960s at Walla Walla College/University, I was always in awe of Dr. Litke and am eternally indebted to him for his teaching, mentoring, incredibly subtle dry wit and humor, and genuine human warmth and compassion. I was also privileged to learn from him as his boss in the 1990s.
For someone like me majoring not only in theology but also biblical languages, there are few scholars in the world (maybe in the universe) as qualified as Dr. Litke to teach ancient languages. And fewer still who did so with such humility, knowledge, elan, and panache. And even fewer still who could instruct with as much passion for his subject and humor for his subjects. And yet even fewer still who were willing to teach Hebrew in the office of his little motel along Wallula Road when it became impractical for him to do so elsewhere. And none others who continued to teach from his home while working for me in the 1990s and beyond.
Dr. Richard Litke is one of those few saints beatified long before he left us. While we will miss him dearly, his example will be with us forever as a model of compassionate service to humanity and our common good.
Douglas Clark
Dean, School of Theology (1990-1998)
Walla Walla College/University