We mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Michele Deaton, business manager for the Glenn Korff School of Music, who died on Nov 16.
In words from Director John W. Richmond: "Rest in peace, Michele Deaton. Thank you for a career of distinguished service to your alma mater. We cannot imagine what our future will be without you, but we also know that our future will be so much better and brighter because we can stand on the shoulders of your 28+ years of inspired service.
"Thank you for your devotion, generosity, and caring. Thank you for your friendship, your humor, your wisdom, and your endless patience. You are a treasure already sorely missed."
Deaton was born in St. Louis, Mo. and moved to Lincoln with her family in 1972. She was employed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Glenn Korff School of Music for 28 years. She was a member of the First Plymouth Congregational Church Choir for 26 years. Deaton was also a member of Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity.
A public Glenn Korff School of Music memorial will be held at a later date to be announced.