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John Storz
and Del
Baker-Robertson

Colonel John P. Storz, DMD, ’74 values the freedom he had at the University of Rochester to delve into many interests and cultivate a spirit of exploration. He shares, “My impression as an undergraduate student and beyond was that my education offered me infinite possibilities. At Rochester, there wasn’t a rigidity in the curriculum as there was at other schools. I thrived on being able to pursue diverse areas of study.”

With the help of an Army Health Professions Scholarship, John went on to pursue a fulfilling career as a dentist in the military that allowed him to live in different regions of the country and to experience more variety in his work than he might have had in private practice. He ultimately settled in Washington, D.C., with his husband Del.

John’s involvement as a donor has become a meaningful part of his life and led to his joining the University’s Wilson Society. He and Del wanted to establish a scholarship for first-generation students. Speaking with Advancement staff helped them understand that setting up a deferred charitable gift annuity was the most suitable way to go about it—it could extend over a period of time and provide a guaranteed income for life. They have always felt strongly about the value of education, so this was a natural fit.