Paulis J. Anstrats, Ph.D., born April 20, 1925, Jaunsvirlauka, Latvia, passed away in his home in Chicago on May 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Leontine; father of Kristine (Charles King), of Chicago; brother of Drosma Petersons of Jelgava, Latvia. Preceded in death by brother Edmunds; also survived by nieces and nephews in Latvia.
Dr. Anstrats taught German language and literature, comparative literature, and history of civilization at DePaul University in Chicago from 1964 to 1990. He was an alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University (BA), Yale University (M.A. 1954) and the University of Chicago (Ph.D.). He is the author of Civilizacijas Vesture.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. with memorial service in Latvian at 6:45 p.m. and in English at 7:30 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave., Chicago, May 26, 2009; funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., May 27, 2009, St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison St., Chicago.
Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: May 24, 2009. pg. 6
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Dr. Anstrats was one of the best teachers that I ever had while at DePaul. A man who had compassion, humility and great intelligence. He truly influenced my like.
ReplyDeleteI remember taking one of his Russian classes. After missing a number of his classes, I had stayed up all night to cram for the final whci I was not prepared for. I came to class early, and fell asleep. Sometime later, I felt a tap on the shoulder and I woke up. Class was over and I had slept thru the exam.
After I woke up, he told me that I could take the exam when I was ready. I asked him why, after having missed so many classes. He smiled and said to me, Mr. Pape my only concern is that you learn.
He will be missed.
Joseph Pape