Passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved professor and friend

 

With heavy hearts we inform our campus family and our community of the passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved religion professor, champion of social justice, crusader for Adventist missions, our friend, mentor, and respected scholar.

Dr. Teel died Friday evening, September 1 in Riverside from complications due to meningoencephalitis. He was surrounded by his family and passed to his rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathies to his loving family, and look forward with great hope and anticipation to the promised resurrection, taking comfort in the words of Jesus, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)

Additional details about Dr. Teel’s exceptional contributions to the university and the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be forthcoming. His loss is felt deeply throughout the campus, and particularly within the H.M.S. Richards Divinity School where he served many years as a valued faculty member and friend. The university also will send information as it is available concerning services honoring the life of Dr. Teel. We encourage all to pray for and support Dr. Teel’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

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