John Storz

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Continuing a tradition of inspiration and versatility

John Storz values the freedom he had at the University of Rochester to delve into many interests and cultivate a spirit of exploration. “My education offered me infinite possibilities,” he says. Instead of rigidity in the curriculum, he found that the focus on learning to think through problems ended up being an excellent foundation for his future work.

John went on to attend dental school and began his career in the military. He served in the Army for thirty years and had many assignments, including Washington, D.C., where he eventually settled with his husband, Del. Given their strong belief in the value of education, John and Del wanted to establish a scholarship for first-generation students. They discovered that setting up a gift annuity was the most suitable way to go about it—it provides a guaranteed income for life. Now, John hopes others will join him in making a legacy gift that will have meaningful and long-lasting impact.

“I support scholarships for first-generation students so that they can pursue the same intellectual curiosity that I did.”