It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dr. John E. Rawlins of Heppner, OR. John passed away on December 26, 2021, in Gilbert, AZ, where he recently moved to be close to his family. John was 71 years old. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Jane; and his brother, Tom. He is survived by his sister, Carol; brother, Charlie; his life partner, Rita Lee; and close lifelong friend, Jane Hyland. John earned his undergraduate degree (B.S.) at Oregon State University in 1972 and his PhD from Cornell University in 1982. John was a professor at the University of Texas in Austin before becoming the Curator of the Section of Invertebrate Zoology at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh, PA) in 1985. For over 30 years John's research and scholarship around the world's Lepidotera (butterflies and moths) and his focus on conserving the earth's biodiversity, has enabled major scientific efforts for the investigation of biological diversity and conservation at both national and international levels. John was known and loved by many as the bug man who brought joy and enthusiasm to the subject of the importance of insects and biodiversity. He will be sorely missed by colleagues all over the world, especially Robert Davidson and Chen Young. To appreciate John's love of the natural world see him at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypo2ONyLqXs Donations in honor of John's memory can be made to The Dr. John E. Rawlins Scholarship and Conservation Fund the following ways: 1. Write a check to The Dr. John E. Rawlins Scholarship and Conservation Fund, mail to: Charles Rawlins, 2764 East Lowell Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85296. 2. Give to the Dr. John Rawlins Scholarship & Conservation Fund at: https://gofund.me/3d328194 All proceeds will be used to impact the research and studies of young scientists and to aid in conservation efforts in the U.S. and beyond. Two services are planned, one for the public at Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh and another private family service in Heppner, Oregon. Information will be available at a future date.