Joe was a great friend and mentor to me and a truly wonderful colleague. He made the Government Department and St. Lawrence better, more supportive, kinder places. He helped so many young faculty to feel they had found a home, and to grow and thrive in their work. He was a gifted teacher and scholar who was loved by generations of SLU students. His intellectual passion and integrity, warmth, good humor, and deep concern for those around him shined through everything he did. I will never forget all he did for me, and he will always have a place in my heart. Karl Schonberg, Professor of Government
A wonderful colleague. He listened thoughtfully and advised carefully. We could disagree with respect, a quality we should all value. More than anything, Joe was a friend. Brian Chezum, Professor of Economics
Joe was one of the first faculty members I met at SLU when I arrived. He was a wonderful mentor to me in the First Year Program. I also found him to be a remarkable balance of intellectual curiosity and deep compassion. I benefitted enormously from his advice on how to be an advisor and teacher of first year students, and he was instrumental in inspiring me to become the Associate Dean of the First Year. Best wishes to your family, Joe. You will be missed. Jennifer Hansen, Professor of Philosophy
Thanks Joe for all the great discussions and debates we had about the challenges facing this country and the world. You had an enormous influence on me and SLU. Won't ever forget the incredible dance party at your home when we literally rolled up the rug in the living room of your home. David T. Lloyd, Professor Emeritus, History Department
Dr. Kling taught me how to write. I remember getting an email during his intro class after our first assignments were turned in, asking me to come in and he spent over an hour walking me through the assignment and teaching me how to write. I was ever so grateful and he was such an amazing professor to have, especially so early on during my college years. I hope you rest in peace, thank you ever so much. Ahyoung, Class of 2018
