[johnabe]

I'm sad to learn of Monte's passing, as one who knew him in person, although he would not know me.  In 1973 and 74 I was on staff at the Winona School of Professional Photography in Winona Lake, Indiana, USA.  Monte was a regular visiting instructor who was much loved and whose courses were immensely popular.  This was 35 years ago when Monte's hair was brown and so was mine!  He was a great teacher and will be remembered for all he contributed to photography in our generation.