Memorial service for Joe Tremarello this weekend
September 13, 2012
From UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers
A memorial service will take place for Joe Tremarello, one of UAF’s most stalwart
supporters, Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m in the Davis Concert Hall.
From Chancellor Rogers
Coach Joe T., as he was known to most, was a Nanook to the core. He played basketball
for the Nanooks from 1954-58. As a senior captain, Tremarello made UAF history by
leading the Nanooks to their first-ever win over another collegiate team, a 71-70
victory at Eastern Washington University in December of 1957. After graduating from
UAF in 1958, Joe taught sixth grade for two years and then returned to his high school
alma mater, Lathrop High School, as a teacher and coach. He led the Malemutes to a
state championship in 1964. He returned to Nanook basketball in 1987, this time as
the coach of the women’s team. He served for seven years, including the record-breaking
1991-92 season, when his team posted an 18-6 record and Joe earned Continental Divide
Conference Coach of the Year honors.
Joe’s dedication to UAF—in tandem with that of his wife of 55 years, Registrar Emeritus
Ann Tremarello—has been steadfast for more than five decades. From his support of
student-athletes to the time and energy he put into countless programs and events,
Joe’s presence in our community and on our campus will be sorely missed.