L. J. Mehrhoff
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Name
Leslie J. Mehrhoff
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Dates
16 Mar 1950 - 22 Dec 2010
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Roles
Collector
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Movement Details
United States of America
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Notes
Collector Notes: Flora of Connecticut; CONN
Not referenced at data migration
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From Flora of North America Newsletter 25(1): 14. 2011:
Leslie J. Mehrhoff
1950–2010
L
eslie J. Mehrhoff, 60, passed away suddenly on
Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at his home in
Willington, Connecticut. Born March 16, 1950, in
Morris Plains, New Jersey, to Leslie and Jessie Mehrhoff,
he leaves behind his beloved wife, Olga; daughter, Jessie;
and field-dog, Moxie. Les received his B.S. from New
England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. He went
on to receive his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of
Connecticut in Storrs. Before retiring in July of 2009,
Les worked for the Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology at UConn as the curator of the
George Safford Torrey Herbarium.
A naturalist, he sought involvement in organizations including, but not limited to, the Connecticut
Botanical Society, New England Wildflower Society,
and the Torrey Botanical Club. He also participated in
various committees such as the Arnold Arboretum at
Harvard University, CT chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and The CT Invasive Plant Working Group,
and served as one of the Invasive Plant Atlas of New
England Project Managers.
Les was also a champion in the defense of all living things, from releasing insects found indoors to the
safety of their natural habitat, to eradicating invasive
species through his teachings and field work. As an
avid fan of the UConn Men’s Soccer team, Les could
be found proudly cheering from the stands.
Les’s legacy will be carried on by the many people
he inspired and befriended. A celebration of Les’s life
will be held in Storrs, CT. In memory of Les, please
perform an act of kindness for the preservation of our
environment. -
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