I only learned of Mr Krolick's death when the University of Illinois School of Music magazine came in the mail this week.  I was a student 1979-1983; in fact, I was his last student to play a recital at Illinois before he ""retired.""  In honor of his ""retirement,"" my mother knitted him a pair of socks with ""KFD"" on them (his bass students know what it means).  He used to mention them in his Christmas letters.

Ever since then, his Christmas letter was always the first one I got (always shortly after Thanksgiving).  I went on to get an MA in library and information science, and I work as a librarian today.  He was always interested in what I was up to and how I was doing.  His last Christmas letter had something about plans for his 90th birthday celebration, and I was sure he'd be around for that.

Thanks for everything.

To the Krolick family: I have only just learned of my mentor's passing when Mr. Krolick's annual Christmas message did not arrive in my mailbox immediately after the Thanksgiving holiday. My memories of Ed Krolick go back over 50 years (52 to be exact) when I was fortunate to be part of the University of Illinois Summer Youth Music Program from the time I was in junior high school through high school. Then, after being offered a full scholarship to study music at Bowling Green University in Ohio, I turned it down to study with Mr. Krolick at the University of Illinois. He was a teacher, mentor, advocate, and friend over these so many years. His annual letters which updated his family events and continuing music interests followed me, my family and my career from graduation with a BS in Music Education from the U of I to 4 years in Germany, an AD in Nursing, MSN in Nursing Administration, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership, and Dean at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, Kentucky. I mention all of this to say that from the first bass lesson to the last Christmas letter received in 2012, he was ever encouraging and supportive. I will remember him with fondness as you would a teacher and friend. The heavens are surely blessed with his presence - the heavenly orchestra now has its first bass chair.

I only recently learned of Mr. Krolick's passing. I am truly saddened to hear this and offer all condolences and thoughts to his family.

I was a bass student of Ed's at Wyoming and will always appreciate his teaching of course. I would not be the player I am today if were not for Ed. However it was also Ed's bigger-than-life personality I often think of through the years. Ed had plenty of ""tough love"" for his bass students, but he cared so much for those in his life. Goodbye, Ed.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of my favorite colleagues, Ed Krolick. He was unquestionably the singularly most dedicated teacher I had ever encountered and his passion for the double bass and the energy he brought to his teaching will always be an inspriation for me. I know that I could never be an Ed Krolick because he was one of a
kind and truly the most generous colleague I have known. He will be greatly missed although the spirit of his teachings will last into eternity.

I was saddened at this news of Ed's passing.  I remember him well from the time I played with the Fort Collins Symphony.  He was not shy in telling me how I should proceed in life.  While I was taken aback at his forward manner, I was deeply appreciative that he cared to give me his heartfelt words and advice. May Ed rest in deep peace.  - Anne

I sat next to Ed in the Ft. Collins Symphony for many years. He was always very sweet to me. And his side comments were always amusing!

We were saddened to learn of Ed's passing. Ed was my (Ken's) bass teacher at U. of I. and we kept in touch all these years through Christmas cards and a visit with him in CO a couple of years ago.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. He touched many people through music and so many ways.
Fondly,
Ken and Nancy Beckmann

To Nancy, Kathy, Phil and Ken: So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Jerry and I had known him and Betty forever! They were definitly good people. Now the cousins, Betty and Jerry and with Ed can all be communicating in Heaven! I'm sure those conversations (plus Ed's playing his instruments) will liven things up considerably! - All of you take care of yourselves. I have many fond memories of all of you. Love, Aunt Marge

Bettye and Edward made a difference in my life as a young mother and displaced symphony musician when Jerry came to Illinois to work on a doctorate. Their awareness in my plight and their kindness and friendship made all the difference in coping with that situtation. I loved Ed's humor and his amazing ability to communicate. I have appreciated his contact all these years and hold him in my heart as a friend, colleague, and major influence on my life. Thank you Ed. With love and prayers, we think of you in your next adventure. With many thanks to your wonderful family for being there. Prayers to you all for healing the void you are feeling.

We enjoyed Ed's contributions to the community in many ways.  What a great guy.  He will be missed

In the 30 years of correspondence with Mr. Krolick, I grew to appreciate him more and more.  He was a dedicated teacher whose string pedagogy class served as a spring board for so much of my own teaching and composing for students. But what touched me most deeply was the way he loved Mrs. Krolick and cared for her in her vulnerable final years.  He was a remarkable man indeed. I miss him already.

Your dad was my advisor and also my bass teacher for one summer while I was at U of I as a graduate violin student, and as a correspondent for almost 35 years. That someone of his stature as a musician and human being would write me personal letters and keep track of details of our lives was a mark of the great soul that he possessed. Both he and Bettye are models for standards of musicianship and how to treat fellow musicians and students. Yes; I would say that in one word, ""integrity"" sums up what Ed modeled in all that he did and said. Forever appreciated. Condolences to you all.

To the many many people who made up the family of Ed and Bettye, our deepest condolences and most sincere thanks. Thank you for sharing with us two of the most wonderful persons this earth has known. 

I first met Ed at the Illinois Summer Youth Music camp, 1957, and my life was never the same again. On first meeting the basses were huddled under a tent near Allen Hall waiting for our bass instructor to show. It was raining and we had just finished a difficult session with the combined junior orchestra. Dr. Krolick appeared out of the mist and in an attempt to be social I said ""it was tough to stay in tune with this damp weather"" Thinking I had said something else Ed spun on his heals and leaned right into my face and growled, ""what did you say?"". I repeated my comment, all was then understood. That day was the beginning of a long relationship with the may who taught me the beauty of the bass. 

Ed shared with me his knowledge and passion for playing and teaching the bass, as I know he did with so many other fortunate students. But he shared so much more than just music. Ed taught us how to care about what we did, how to make decisions about being dedicated, how to give all that we had to make our efforts count. 

Next to my father and mother, I believe Ed Krolick had more to do with my life's education than any other person. 

My wife, Delfina, hears about Ed often and we discuss his approach, dedication, and impact on bass education. He is and always be a part of my life and my memories.

Oh, and by the way, he beat the sox off me at the basement ping pong table several times. 

We will miss him dearly but if I know Ed he has St. Peter working on his hand position and telling him to practice the basics.

OBITUARIO

Edward John Krolick,

1 agosto, 1923 – 23 marzo, 2013

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