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This issue is dedicated to Dr. R. Jeff Wagenet, Editor of JEQ (1990 through 1995).
Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Wagenet, 46, died peacefully at home on 31 July 1997 after a seven-year struggle with brain cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Linda; his son, T.R., 18; and his daughter, Kylie, 15. Dr. Wagenet also leaves his parents, Julien and Marian Wagenet of Santa Fe, NM; brothers, Richard of Walnut Creek, CA, and Donald of Sacramento, CA; and sisters, Mary Kolberg of Portland, OR, and Margaret Wagenet of San Jose, CA; as well as many members of this extended family.
Dr. Wagenet was born in Pittsburg, CA, on 10 Aug. 1950. Following graduation from the University of California-Davis (1971 ) with a bachelor of science degree in soil science, he continued his education at the University of Oklahoma where he earned a master of science degree in environmental health in 1972. He returned to UC-Davis for graduate studies and completed his Ph.D. in soil science in 1975.
He and Linda moved to Utah State University in 1976 where he became a professor within six years. Twice he was named...