Obituaries listed here were reported between March 1 - Aug. 13, 2020. Year of initiation is shown after name. Please email Chapter Eternal CHAPTER ETERNAL announcements to [email protected]. Alabama Alpha - Alabama Grace Episcopal Church, Sheffield, the Rotary Club, and Denny’s Society. He served on the Handy Festival Board. Mr. McAdams William Merrill ’66 was a graduate of the , where he served on After two decades of fighting Parkinson’s disease, Bob Merrill the Leadership Board of Arts and Sciences, helping well-deserved (73) of Auburn passed away at home the afternoon of June students obtain scholarships. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi 11th leaving behind his beloved nurse and head cheerleader, Fraternity. Upon retirement in Sheffield, he was affectionately Barbara Burns Merrill, his wife of 38 years. known to the community as George, and was highly respected He was a member of the Opelika Kiwanis Club and loved by all. and attended First United Methodist Church of Mr. McAdams is survived by his wife, Carol D. McAdams; Opelika. Bob retired to Lee County in 2000 after stepdaughter, Sybil Jean Hudson; nieces and nephews, Cindy serving nearly 30 years as Court Administrator Wesley Haskett (Rick), William Wesley, Jr. (Melanie), Nicole at 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Montgomery. Stark, Margie Pinkers, Carl McAdams, Aubrey “Chip” McAdams, When he wasn’t in Bryant-Denny Stadium Jr.; and cousins, Emma Carol Stewart and Lane Conner (Bonnie). cheering on the Crimson Tide, Bob spent most of his retirement with his family, including his children: https://www.morrisonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/George-Mcadams/#!/ Anna (Bill) Pritchett of Montgomery, Billy (Brandi) Merrill of Obituary Montgomery, Charles Reese (Shelly) Stansell of Auburn; and Ashley Black of Tamarindo, Costa Rica; and 10 grandchildren: Arizona Alpha - Arizona Will and Sara Grace Merrill of Montgomery; Jack and Merrill Brian Szatkowski ’95 Pritchett of Montgomery; Ryan, Madeline and Luke Black of Houston; Abby, Marshall and Jacob Stansell of Auburn. Bob also Brian Lee Szatkowski passed away November 15, 2019. spent more than 30 years and many weekends officiating high school football and training referees with the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Bernard Lennon ’50 While raising his family in Montgomery, Bob was an active On December 20, 2019, surrounded by his family, Bernard member of Frazer United Methodist Church where he served “Bernie” Lennon passed away due to complications from a as a lay minister and Sunday school teacher. He also served heart attack. Bernie was born and raised in , IL and on the board of the Downtown YMCA of Montgomery and spent his childhood summers with his Aunt and volunteered with many of the YMCA’s programs as a coach and Uncle in Crystal Lake, IL sailing, boating, and mentor to many young people. Born in Mobile, Bob grew up in waterskiing; never losing his love for the water. Anniston and Birmingham — where his fondest memories were Bernie spent 2 years in the of playing football at Homewood Jr. High and Shades Valley Navy after graduating from high school. After High School — where he met his wife. Following in his father’s the Navy, Bernie played football at Western footsteps, he attended the University of Alabama where he was Michigan University before transferring to an early member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Bob earned his the University of Arizona. He graduated from bachelor’s degree in education (1969) and a Master of Public The University of Arizona in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in Administration (1972). He was preceded in death by his parents Business Administration. In 1955, he started his career with Desmond and Elizabeth Merrill. He is survived by his brothers Procter & Gamble as a salesman in Santa Barbara, — a Tommy Merrill of Birmingham and Buddy Merrill of Auburn. career that would span 35 years culminating with his retirement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a memorial service will be in 1990. held at a later date. Instead of flowers, the family requests that On April 4, 1959, Bernie married the love of his life the former donations be made to the missions of First United Methodist Josephine “Joie” Quinn. In retirement, he traveled the world Church of Opelika, 702 Avenue A, Opelika AL — http://www. with his wife, played with his salesman buddies, researched fumcopelika.org/give. his family genealogy, and spent time with his children and https://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=william-robert- grandchildren. merrill&pid=196335546 He was Bernie to his wife, Joie, friends, and work colleagues. Dad to his 4 children; Poppy to his 8 grandchildren; and Mr. Lennon William McAdams ’68 to all his kid’s friends. Bernie loved the water, buying his first boat at 10 years old. He taught all 4 of his children to waterski William George McAdams, 70, of Sheffield, passed away on and play golf, two activities they could participate in their entire Monday, February 3, 2020. The funeral service will be held lives. Over his lifetime, he taught hundreds of adults and kids at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 12, at Grace Episcopal to waterski and you could feel his passion for teaching others Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Tom Osborn and Rev. Mick Bell the sport he loved. He was always the “life of the party” and the officiating. Lennon household was the gathering place for all his children’s Mr. McAdams retired after 30 years as an Administrator with the friends when they were teenagers. Public Housing Authority, where he was known as “Mr. Mac”. Bernie will be dearly missed by his wife Joie; sons Ward and Guy; During his time with multiple Housing Authorities, he took daughters Berni Ann and Tricia; daughters-in-law Sylvia and the opportunity to mentor many young people, teaching them Joanne; sons-in-law Jim and Tom; and his grandchildren, Cara, the value of responsibility and hard work. He was a member of Caitlin, Jenna, Joey, Kelly, Annette, Joe, and Mike.

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In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to be made from high school, the Elliott family moved to Newport Beach for to the Isabel Hayden Bartoleme Scholarship Fund at the Santa the family’s real estate development endeavors, which brought Barbara Foundation, 1111 Chapala Street, Suite 200, Santa Kirk closer to the ocean. Upon acceptance to the University of Barbara, CA 93101. Southern California, Kirk joined the sailing team. Kirk pledged Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and made lifelong amazing friends, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newspress/obituary.aspx?n=bernard- both on and off the water. Kirk was a frequent patron of the george-lennon-bernie&pid=194911583&fhid=2544 original 901 Club, of which Kirk reminisced about all of his life. Following his graduation, Kirk embraced his love of the sea – finding himself on many Transpac and International races over a California Beta - Stanford few decades. After his wanderlust tour of the world, Kirk started Thomas McDonald ’57 his career in project management, real estate development, and general contracting in the Orange County area. Kirk later formed Thomas Elwood McDonald passed away on December 28, 2019 the Elliott Corporation with his father. Together, they went on at his home in Salinas. Tom was born on October 26, 1938 to many professional successes in and outside of the Orange in Tulare, Ca to Burt and Dorothy McDonald. Tom was very County area. Over the years, Kirk enjoyed memories of both athletic and played a variety of sports. He played baseball, boating and sailing, life with “Party Marty,” his “girls” (Lesley basketball, football and rugby in college; continuing on to and Meaghan), vacations at the Mauna Kea, Hawaii, Sun Valley, Semi-Pro Rugby after college. He was the first Col. J.G. Boswell Idaho, Lake Mead, Nevada, and endless weekends in Moonstone, scholarship awardee graduating from Stanford University and California, and Palm Desert, California. Kirk excelled at flying, was a former president and vice-president of his fraternity Phi skiing, and had an endless passion for USC football and being Kappa Psi. Tom joined the Army and later the Reserves and was part of the Trojan family. Kirk’s love for the sea and his passion honorably discharged holding the rank of Captain. He was an for golf are bookended by his membership at Newport Harbor avid book reader and loved cars. He spent many years working Yacht Club and being past president at Big Canyon Country on his 1930 Ford Model A and was a member of multiple car Club. He was a true best friend to everyone. With a steady wind clubs. Of his many professions, inspiring young mathematicians at his back, Kirk is now sailing into the sunset with Marty, with was certainly his favorite. In 1974 he married the love of his salted rim margarita in hand, listening to Jimmy Buffett songs. life whom he met on a blind date, Pauline. They have resided Our most gracious thanks to his caregiver, and our dear friend, in Redding, Ca for several years and recently relocated back to author Thomas Rupp, who was an extraordinary companion to Salinas. him and the family for the last 9 years. There will be a memorial This devoted father and husband was preceded in death by his send off on January 24, 2020 at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club parents, Burt and Dorothy, his brother, Ronald and his daughter, from 2-5pm and ashes at sea beginning around 9am on the same Elisabeth. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pauline; his day out of the Newport Beach jetty. Come one come all. sons, Ian Cain McDonald (Priscilla) and Andrew Dean McDonald https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=kirk-sinclair- (Sarah); his daughter, Andrea Maria McDonald (Thomas); his 7 elliott&pid=194885549 grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, Danielle, Felicity, Nicholas, Lincoln, and Davis; as well as numerous extended family and friends. California Delta - Southern Cal In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Redding Ryan Eastman ’92 Rambling A’s Model A Ford Club of America or Grampa Model A Club (Salinas). Ryan Worth Eastman passed away August 20, 2019. https://healeymortuary.com/tribute/details/169426/Thomas-McDonald/ obituary.html Harold Hunter ’52 Harold James Hunter, Jr., born February 14, 1933, loving Kirk Elliott ’68 husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020. Harold, known to those close to him as “Hal,” Kirk Sinclair Elliott passed away peacefully on December 16, was raised in San Marino-South Pasadena. Hal 2019, after a 10-year struggle with his health. He is survived by enjoyed school and participated modestly in his daughters, Lesley Elliott and Meaghan Guttmann (Adam), football and track, graduating High School in and grandsons Christian and James Dylan, 1951. He attended Stanford and was affiliated sisters Christine Elliott-Armstrong (Andrew), with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, graduating in and Kimberly Storstad (David), and niece 1955. He was commissioned in the Naval service Barbara Savoy. He was preceded in death by his for two years and returned to study law at parents, Richard Collins Elliott and Beverley Stanford in 1957. Hal married his High School Sinclair Elliott and his wife Martha Higgin sweetheart, Sally Logan, in July 1957. Sally taught primary Elliott. Kirk was born on February 26, 1947, in school while Hal attended law school. Hal is survived by a son, Los Angeles, CA. He spent his idyllic childhood John Logan Hunter (Brett) and a daughter, Sarah Hunter Abel days on Peach Avenue in Van Nuys and attended Birmingham (John). Also survived by five grandchildren who lovingly referred High School. Kirk excelled on the high school swim team, which to him as “Ho.” Logan Hunter (Dana), Scott Hunter (Emma eventually lead to his lifelong love of the water. Upon graduation Sector), Harold Hunter Abel, Sally Abel and Kate Abel. Hal was a

2 CHAPTER ETERNAL trial lawyer in Los Angeles by profession, handling substantial School and UCLA (Bachelor in Business). As a systems analyst local litigation, primarily specializing in medical malpractice he worked for first Prudential Insurance Company, then Litton defense work. He was proudly a member of the International Industries. In 1968 he moved with his family to Washington Academy of Trial Lawyers of which he was President in 2003 where he worked as a management analyst for several state and recipient of the Lee B. Wenzel Civility Award given for agencies until retirement in 1988. For fifty years he lived in professionalism and ethical standards. He was happily married Olympia. Mr. Fernald enjoyed doing home improvement projects, to Sally for 62 years. She predeceased him in 2018. Hal and particularly ones that involved concrete. He also liked talking Sally enjoyed world travel, attending sporting events, theatre with people and telling stories, especially about his younger and wonderful and unique outings, including many memorable days in Southern California, including his time as a lifeguard times with friends and family in Laguna Beach. Hal will be on Venice Beach and the fun of surfing along the West Coast. remembered as a genuine, loving, intelligent and kind husband, Survivors include his wife Rosanne, a daughter Karen (Drew) father, grandfather and friend; he will be greatly missed by all Crooks, a son Brian (Meagan) Fernald, and a granddaughter who knew him. Due to the challenging times facing the world, Jennifer Crooks. The family suggests that memorial gifts may services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the be made to the Olympia School District program for homeless charity of your choice. students, the McKenny-Vento (Homeless) Program. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=harold-james- https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theolympian/obituary.aspx?n=sydney- hunter&pid=196134082&fhid=24089 alister-fernald&pid=195760812

Garry Short ’57 John Edmiston ’40 It is with great sadness we announce that Garry Short passed Our father, grandfather, and friend, John Malcolm Edmiston away on May 12, 2020. M.D., passed away April 8, 2019 peacefully at home. He was born and grew up in Pasadena and attended Pasadena Born in Los Angeles on July 24, 1922, John, whose friends and HS. After high school, he went to USC where he family called him “Mal”, grew up in Los Angeles. was a Phi Psi, Journalism major and involved in He graduated from UCLA and UC Berkeley in 1943 the school newspaper, the Daily Trojan. After with a BA degree and went to medical school at college, he followed his parents, who moved to UC completing an M.D. degree Newport Beach. He worked for the Daily Pilot, in 1946. Internship was at San Francisco City the Los Angeles Times and United Feature County Hospital from 1946 to 1947. Following Syndicate. His entrepreneurial spirit then kicked internship Mal joined the Army at Letterman in, starting his own business creating television General Hospital, San Francisco from 1947 to 1949 guides for the local papers in Orange County. After retiring, with an M.D. degree and was honorably discharged as a Captain/ he spent his time between Newport Beach, Palm Springs and 1st Lieutenant. After serving in the Army he finished a General making about four or five trips a year to St. Louis to see his Surgery residency at UC San Francisco in 1954. growing grandchildren. He is survived by his son, daughter-in- The family moved to Arcadia, CA where he practiced general law and three grandchildren. Services will be held in Orange surgery. In 1958, the family then moved to Reno where he joined County when able to do so from COVID-19 standpoint. In lieu of a surgical group and practiced at all the area hospitals, also flowers, we ask for a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at serving many rural hospitals. the following link: http://act.alz.org/goto/Garry_Short Dr. Edmiston was a talented and respected surgeon and https://obituaries.desertsun.com/obituaries/thedesertsun/obituary. remarkably he practiced and assisted with surgeries until age 88. aspx?n=garry-short&pid=196270828 He was one of the faculty physicians involved at the beginning of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and was Associate California Epsilon - UCLA Professor of Surgery from 1971 to 1991. Dr. Edmiston was honored with Professor Emeritus upon retiring. Allen Bailey ’55 Mal loved the outdoors and spent many days backpacking, fishing, Allen D. Bailey passed away Decemeber 13, 2018. camping, skiing and traveling. He loved playing the guitar and piano and was a talented photographer and artistic painter. Sydney Fernald ’48 He is preceded in death by his son John Cameron Edmiston, and his wife Claudette Edmiston. Sydney Alister Fernald, 96, formerly of California and a resident of Thurston County, Washington since 1968, Mal is survived by his son, Richard Edmiston (Diana) and died on January 6, 2020 at Bonaventure of Lacey. daughters Karla Fiscus and Heather Ernst (Keith) and daughter- He was born in Oxnard, California on November in-law Terry Edmiston, and 7 grandchildren. 25, 1923, a son of Sydney Wentworth Fernald and As per his wish a private graveside service will be held at Cora Ethel Alister Fernald. He married Rosanne Mountain View Cemetery, Reno NV. Mae Redfern on July 15, 1951. They were married for 68 years. Syd was a graduate of Venice High https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=john-malcolm- edmiston&pid=192854946

3 CHAPTER ETERNAL Jack Acker ’43 California Gamma - Cal Jack Acker, 95, of Highland, Ca passed away peacefully at his Edwin Flinn ’46 home with his family by his side. Jack, a WWII and Ed Flinn, beloved patriarch, Orinda resident since 1957, and Veteran, retired from the 63rd Military Air Lift Wing, Norton former chairman and CEO of Clifton & Company, passed away AFB January 1974. He began a second career peacefully in his home on January 6, 2020. He was 92. and worked 20 years for SB County DPSS as an educator in the Staff Development Unit. He Born in Fresno in 1927, Ed moved with his family is survived by his wife Chris of 27 years, his to San Francisco in 1942. From a young age, son Michael Acker (Rose Marie) of Illinois, 2 he demonstrated a desire to serve his country grandchildren Heather Jacobsen (Eric) of Illinois, and community. After high school, he entered Michael Acker Jr ( Eliana) of Washington, 3 great the Navy V-5 Flight Training program late in grandchildren Sam, Sydney, and Elliot Jacobsen, World War II. From there, he attended U.C. and his brother Lee Acker (Linda) of Kentucky. A memorial Berkeley, where he enjoyed rowing on the crew service and celebration of life will be scheduled. The family team and serving as president of Phi Kappa Psi suggests donations to the Braille Institute. Fraternity. After graduating from the Berkeley School of Business Administration in 1948, Ed embarked on an insurance career spanning more than 40 years. California Eta - Cal Poly In 1951, Ed entered the Marine Corps, serving as an air control Kenneth Pederson ’76 officer during the Korean War. Though he returned to insurance in 1953, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as a Lt. Ken passed away March 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving Colonel until 1967. family, succumbing to pneumonia/sepsis. He was born January 27, 1957 in Santa Monica, CA. Ken grew up in Ontario, CA. On a visit to his alma mater, Ed met his lovely wife, Barbara He graduated from Chaffey HS and graduated Bachelder, at a campus party. There was an instant spark, and from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Business- they married a year later in 1954. Their union would last sixty- Accounting. At Cal Poly, he was a member and five wonderful years. president of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Ken Ed joined Marsh & McLennan in 1953. A decade later, he co- began his career as an accountant for Ernst founded Clifton & Company, a regional commercial insurance and Whinney in LA, then served as CFO for brokerage headquartered in San Francisco. After being acquired Capitol Records, EMI and Virgin Records as by Alexander & Alexander, Ed continued as president of A&A’s Executive VP in London and LA. Ken brokered California corporation until his retirement in 1989. large record contracts and helped launch many artists’ careers. With Virgin, he was one of the principals behind Ed had an enduring passion for civic affairs, including United “Now That’s What I Call Music”, Pure Moods, Journeys, and he Way Bay Area fundraising, S.F. Chamber of Commerce, and as launched New River Records which brought the 1-10 Chronicles. president of Orinda Senior Village. He also served as president Ken was also a principal in promoting many artists such as of the National Association of Insurance Brokers and Assurex Yanni, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Aaliyah, and The Spice International. Girls. Ken brokered, for Janet Jackson, the contract renewal If the Orinda Country Club golf course was open, fellow members for $80 million rendering her the highest paid musician at the could count on finding Ed out on the course - he averaged over time. Peter Gabriel’s recording studio lauded and waked Ken 200 rounds per year for the first fifteen years of his retirement! with whom Peter Gabriel was close. “What amazing memories An enthusiastic member of the Club, he served on numerous we have with Ken-both at work and play - he was a wonderful committees, as well as the Board of Directors and as President character and a true professional. We will always remember him in 1976-77. He was also a longtime member of the Pacific-Union as a fantastic champion for Real Records - he helped us believe Club and an avid domino player. Together, Barbara and Ed loved in the potential of the label with his ambitious and visionary to travel the globe, and they particularly enjoyed Hawaii and plans.” Ken is survived by his wife, Maggie Pedersen; sons Owen other golf destinations. Pedersen and Nick Rapp; his mother Janet Pedersen; his sister Ed will be missed on the golf course, at the domino table, and Kathy Pedersen-Nadler, several nieces and nephews, and a host most of all, at home. First and foremost, he was a warm-hearted of loving friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his family man. His magnanimous personality and quick wit, father Kenneth G. Pedersen and his brother Daniel S. Pedersen. combined with his moral integrity and strong work ethic, made Memorial services are pending due to the pandemic. Donations him an inspirational role model in the eyes of his family. for Owen’s college and family fund may be made at “The Ken Pedersen Family Memorial Fund” GoFundMe page. He will be forever missed by his devoted wife, Barbara; his son Bob Flinn (Roberta) of Napa, and his two daughters, Tracey Flinn https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivdailybulletin/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth- Avery (Brian) of Atherton, and Dana Flinn Longyear of Lafayette. james-pedersen&pid=196515595 “Papa” will be lovingly remembered by his eight grandchildren: Jenni Flinn Sauls (Bill) and Mike Flinn; Galen Avery Neidlinger (Matt), and Alex (Janine), Amanda, and Meg Avery; Lauren and Claire Longyear; and his great-grandchildren: Hali, Hunter, and Kylie Sauls. He also has a sister, Sally Chapman, of Mill Valley.

4 CHAPTER ETERNAL A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Connecticut Alpha - Trinity in Orinda on Friday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at Orinda Country Club. For those so inclined, John Barter ’56 contributions in Ed’s name may be made to United Way Bay Area John “Jack” Howard Barter, 86, of Marco Island, FL and West or to your favorite charity. Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. Jack, also known by his grandchildren as “Popeye,” was born March https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=edwin- flinn&pid=195074600&fhid=2388 1,1934 in San Mateo, CA to John Lewis Barter and Amelia Grace (Christie) Barter. His family moved from California to West Hartford, CT California Zeta - UC Santa Barbara and Jack remained in West Hartford to raise his own family. Jack attended Avon Old Farms Kenneth Long ’88 School, graduated from Kingswood School Kenneth Anthony Long passed away May 1, 2019. and continued his studies at Trinity College, graduating in 1956. While at Trinity he was a founding member of the Connecticut Alpha Chapter of Phi Michael Cote ’88 Kappa Psi and the Collegiate Sound. Jack was always an active member of the YMCA as a counselor. He had a great love for Michael Cote passed away September 6, 2018. As a world traveler the outdoors: camping, biking, boating and canoe trips. He and social butterfly, Michael touched so many lives. He is started the Woodridge Sailing Club and his life-long passion survived by his loving parents Robert and Oralia Cote, and his for sailing led to racing Sunfish Sailboats internationally. After travel partner and girlfriend Kayla. He will be greatly missed by graduating college, Jack started his own insurance agency, John many family members and many friends. H. Barter Associates in West Hartford and eventually added The https://www.horancares.com/obituary/michael-roger- Alarm Company to his business. During these years, he was a cote#:~:text=Michael%20Cote%20passed%20away%20September,family%20 member of the Professional Insurance Agents and served as members%20and%20many%20friends. president of the Connecticut region. While raising his family in West Hartford, he purchased a cottage in Otis, MA on an island on Big Pond that he and his family enjoyed over the Alpha - Colorado next 50 years. During that time, he acquired an Amphicar that became legendary around the lake. He was involved in many Edwin Bixby ’47 island and lake associations and once again continued his love On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Edwin C. “Ned” Bixby, loving of sailing with his children in the lake’s sailing program. Jack husband and father of five children, passed away at age 92. and Betty were active members of the Blandford Country Club Ned was born on February 1, 1927 in Santa Barbara, CA to Rufus for over 45 years. Jack was also an avid skier and a member of and Florence (Herron) Bixby. the National Ski Patrol and continued to ski well into his late 70’s. After retiring, Jack and Betty moved to Marco Island, FL Ned served in the U.S. Army, graduated from where he continued to boat and was Vice Commodore of the the University of Colorado and spent most of Marco Bay Yacht Club. He is survived by his loving wife Betty his career as a hospital administrator. He was a Ann (Robideau) of 52 years, his 5 children, Linda Hatch (Barter), long-time member of the American College of Robin Lane (Barter), Jeff Barter, John Barter, and Christie Ruel Healthcare Executives. Ned retired in 1984 and (Barter), 12 beautiful grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. moved with his family to Las Cruces, NM. He also leaves his sister Mary Armstrong and nephew Dr. James Ned had a passion for tennis, not just playing, Armstrong of California. Also survived by his mother-in-law, but teaching and racquet stringing. He also enjoyed golf, music Bertha “Nanny” Head. He is predeceased by his parents, his and dancing. Ned was an enthusiastic volunteer with the brother Christie Barter and his niece Nancy Armstrong. He was Auxiliary at Memorial Medical Hospital the last few years of his a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and life. the nicest friend to more people than can be counted. Business owner, homebuilder, sailor, skier, golfer, and card player. Ned was preceded in death by his father, Rufus, and his mother, From sunup to sundown, he never stopped. What a wonderful Florence. He is survived by his wife Jodie, his five children, life he shared with all of us! Sail on, Popeye. Please visit Roslyn, Juliet, Blake, Brian and Andreia, and 16 grandchildren hodgesjosberger.com for service updates, donations and to leave and 4 great grandchildren. A celebration of a life well lived condolences for the family. will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Village in the creative arts room between 2PM and 5PM. In lieu https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=john- of flowers please make a donation to Mesilla Valley Hospice 299 howard-barter&pid=196222809&fhid=10459 E. Montana Ave, Las Cruces NM 88005 or the Las Cruces Tennis Association P.O. Box 62, Las Cruces, NM 88004. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lcsun-news/obituary.aspx?n=edwin-c- bixby-ned&pid=195407774

5 CHAPTER ETERNAL Delaware Alpha - Delaware Illinois Alpha - Northwestern Christopher Ulp ’87 George Riseborough ’55 Christopher “Ulpie” Ulp, Wilmington, formerly of Dover (51), George E. Riseborough passed away May 7, 2020. passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Chris graduated from Caesar Rodney High School and the David Park ’55 University of Delaware where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He spent many David B. Park Jr. passed away April 3, 2020. summers working and vacationing in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Music was his passion and he shared that with all who knew him and while he James Ward ’39 was a DJ at the Down Under. James R. Ward, 98, resident of Glen Ellyn for 63 years, passed Chris enjoyed spending time with family and away on January 24, 2020 at Wynscape Health & Rehabilitation, traveling to one of his favorite places, Keuka Wheaton. Jim was born August 12, 1921 in Aurora, Illinois to Lake, NY. He was a 4 for 4 Philly sports fan and loved to take his Rev. Elias and Genevieve (Robertson) Ward. son to games. He was an umpire for the New Castle County adult Although his home base was Aurora, he lived in league and a fixture at Skyline pool where he cooked and and attended elementary schools in Plattville, served the best boardwalk fries to all. If you couldn’t find Chris, Sheridan, Paw Paw and Hampshire; Jim he was probably sitting by his backyard pond, listening to music graduated from Plainfield High School in 1938. and enjoying a fire. He attended Northwestern University where he joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and became a Survivors include his children, Natalie and David Ulp; his member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and parents, Donna Ulp and David Ulp (Susan); his sister, Stephanie the Deru Society; he served as editor of the Daily Northwestern Sturmfels (Jon); his nieces, Madison and Leah Sturmfels; and in 1941. WWII interrupted his senior year studies as he worked in the mother of his children, Joanne Malgiero, as well as a host of the Office of Civilian Defense-Youth Division as part of Eleanor extended family and friends. Roosevelt’s staff. In 1942 he then graduated from Northwestern A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. As an and also received a commission as a Navy officer. Jim served as expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made an aviation specialist stateside and later in the South Pacific to the fund established for Chris’s children at Charles Schwab. as Senior Lieutenant Fighter Director aboard the light aircraft To donate, please call Black Diamond Financial Solutions at 302- carrier USS Bataan (CV-29) until the end of World War II in the 265-2236. fall of 1945. Following the war, he returned to Northwestern to complete his Master of Science in journalism in 1949; his first https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary. job was writing news for CBS in Chicago. He transitioned to work aspx?n=christopher-ulp-ulpie&pid=196395310&fhid=24262 as special assistant to the president of Hotpoint and later was with R. H Donnelly/Donnelly Marketing’s (Oakbrook) as Midwest sales manager for 32 years. Following “retirement” in 1986, he Georgia Beta - Georgia Tech purchased Hinsdale Travel which he continued to own until William Dunivan ’01 1996. He then shifted to selling farm real estate with Coleman Land Company (St. Charles) from which he fully retired in 2007 William “Will” James Dunivan, 38 of Sandy Springs, Georgia at the age of 86. passed away at his home unexpectedly on March 18, 2020. He graduated the class of 2000 at Chattahoochee High School and Jim married Mary Lorena (Marilo) Lotts (Mendota & Ottawa) in went on to get his bachelor’s degree at Georgia 1947; they were together 41 years until her death in 1988. JoAnn Tech in 2005. He was a member of the Phi (Hickey) Williams (Glen Ellyn) and Jim were married in 1989 Kappa Psi fraternity. Will worked as a Business until her death in 2009. Analyst and volunteered his time to American Jim had many interests and supported many organizations Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Public Policy through his active participation. These included: founding the Committee as a Field Advocate and Fundraiser. Lake Ellyn Yacht Club, First Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, His true passion was working with children Wheaton Community Radio Amateurs (call sign W9DHX), Boy with disabilities and teaching children how to Scouts of America, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), swim. Will loved camping, fishing and playing Skål International travel, Clan Donnachaidh Society (Scottish computer games with his brother and friends. Will is preceded in heritage), Sheridan Historical Society, Northwestern University’s death by his brother, Brian David Dunivan, and survived by his John Evans Club, and The Chicago Farmers for which he was mother, Vikki Krieger Dunivan; father William David Dunivan. international travel coordinator for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Atlanta Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jim is survived by his special friend Jeannine Warkow of Winfield, Illinois. Additional survivors include two sons, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sandy-springs-ga/william- Jeffrey Ward (Dr. Julie Bjoraker) of Dover, Minnesota and Dr. dunivan-9092638 Robertson Ward (Diane) of Provo, Utah. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Caryn Ward Lantz (Charles) of Burnsville,

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Minnesota, Brandon Ward (Cielle) of Parker, Colorado, and Osterling, El Cajon, California, and Judy Mosser, Davenport; his Shane Ward (Carly) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and six great- grandchildren, Jon (Maria) Christine, Jr., Margaret (Andrew) grandchildren. Jim is also survived by a much-loved extended Losey, Nick (Caity) Jaros, Nicole Christine, William “Billy” family. (Rachel) Harris, Ben Frandsen, Ian (Dasha) Harris, Elisabeth “Elissa” (Kevin) Solwold, and Sam Frandsen; his great- Jim was also preceded in death by his parents, one half-brother, grandchildren, Andrew Slifka and Oliver Losey, Zofia and Vivien and three half-sisters. Harris, Sophia and James Jaros, and William and Henry Solwold; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Medill and Zenly Christine, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. School of Journalism, c/o Northwestern University, Alumni Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Edward Relations and Development, 1201 Davis St, Evanston, Illinois D. “Denny” Prichard, his wife, Mary Anne Prichard, and a son, 60208 or the Sheridan Historical Society Museum, 185 N. William T. “Will” Prichard, III. May they rest in peace. Robinson St., Sheridan, Illinois, 60551. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the https://www.leonardmemorialhome.com/obituary/James-Ward doctors, nurses and medical staff for all their loving care over the past week. Illinois Delta - Illinois In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the William T. and Mary Anne Prichard Charitable Trust, a non-profit that has William Prichard ’50 supported the community since 1979, located at 206 Prospect William T. (Bill) Prichard, Jr. passed peacefully on Saturday, Terrace, Davenport, IA 52803. March 14, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/william-prichard- He was surrounded by his family and friends. obituary?pid=195697345 Bill was born on August 21, 1930, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of William T. Prichard, Sr, and Ethel Marie (Madden) Prichard. He married Mary Donald LaMorticella ’51 Anne McClure, a daughter of Herbert Laidlaw Donald was born on October 28, 1932 and passed away on and Martha (Roberts) McClure, at St. Cletus Saturday, January 18, 2020. He graduated from the University parish in La Grange, Illinois, on February 16, of Illinois, Urbana, where he ran cross country, played violin 1957. and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He was a After graduation from Lyons Township High proud Navy Veteran and entered service as an Officer on the USS School in La Grange in 1949, Bill attended the University of Montrose (APA-212) from 1954-1956 and retired from service in Illinois, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1953. 1963.

At Illinois, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/donald-lamorticella- Following graduation, Bill served in the U.S. Army. He was obituary?pid=195134267 stationed in Germany for a year as a second lieutenant and a tank commander in an armored division. After his marriage to Mary Anne, Bill worked as a stockbroker, John R. Green Jr. ’53 first in Peoria, Illinois, and then as a manager of brokerage John R. Green, Jr., 85, of Bonita Springs, Florida and Sister Bay, offices in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas, and finally in Moline, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born Illinois. Later, he managed warehouses in Davenport and Milan, in Cincinnati, on August 18, 1934, the son of John R. Green Illinois before retiring as a stockbroker from E. F. Hutton’s Rock and Margaret Elizabeth Green. Island office in 1992. John was a graduate of the University of Illinois In 1966, Bill and Mary Anne bought a home on Prospect Terrace College of Engineering and held an MBA from in Davenport where they spent the rest of their lives and raised Wayne State University and a Science Masters in their family. Bill loved history, language, antiques and carpentry. Industrial Management from the Over the course of five decades he used his formidable building Institute of Technology where he was an Alfred skills and his eye for beautiful objects to transform his late P. Sloan Fellow. Victorian home into a showplace. You could find him regularly John spent half of his business career at on his front porch enjoying the company of family and friends Chrysler Corporation where he served as plant manager of the and a spectacular view of the Mississippi River. And you could Indianapolis Foundry and the Twinsburg Ohio Stamping Plant. rely on him for conversation full of erudite words, historical He spent the remainder of his career at Rockwell International anecdotes, and quotations from Shakespeare and other favorite Corporation holding a variety of positions Running divisions writers. and groups of divisions. He served as Corporate Vice President Bill was devoted to his family and took great pride in their of Operations, and finally as President of the Admiral Group. success. His survivors include a son, Herbert “Mac” (Kris He followed Admiral when it was purchased by Magic Chef Swanson) Prichard, Portland, Ore., three daughters, Mary Corporation where he retired as President and Chief Operating Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Rick) Harris, East Moline, Kathleen Officer in 1986. “Katie” (Jon) Christine, Delafield, Wis., and Rebecca “Becka” He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity, the Magna (Don) Frandsen, Davenport; his sisters, Mary “Cece” Eleanor

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Cum Laude Society, the Society of Sloan Fellows, the Gamma While Rudy had much success in business, the most important Epsilon Engineering honorary society, and the Chaine de thing to him was always his family. He adored his wife, Lucille, Rotisseurs. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Field Club, eight children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. the Highland Golf and Country Club of Indianapolis, Indiana, Memorial contributions may be made to OSF Heart of Mary the Marines’ Memorial Club of San Francisco, California, the Hospice, St. Matthew Catholic Church or the Parkland College Knollwood Club of Lake Forest, Illinois, Muirfield Village Aviation Program. Country Club in Dublin, Ohio, Medinah Country Club, the Horseshoe Bay Golf Club, and the Bonita Bay Club of Bonita https://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/rudolf-a-frasca/article_a67bcdba- Springs, Florida. He served on the Board of Directors of Magic 9803-11ea-b5a0-c34e215c2658.html Chef, Inc., Huffy Corporation, and the Saint Andrews Society of Southwest Florida. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Calvary and as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Indiana Alpha - DePauw Force. Charles Ker ’53 John wasted his youth as a proper scoundrel and tournament Charles A. Ker, 84, a lifelong resident of Warsaw, Indiana, passed bridge player (a Life Master ranking in college). After a somewhat away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor. useful career, he retired at age 52. He and his wife Norma moved He was born on May 29, 1934 at Warsaw McDonald Hospital to to Bonita Springs, Florida where he enjoyed many rounds of Charles H. and Jessie A. Ker. He is survived by his golf with his friends, many of whom plucked him like a chicken. loving and caring wife, Connie Ker. John and Norma spent their summers in his beloved shore properties in Door County Wisconsin and her condo overlooking Charlie graduated valedictorian from Warsaw Millennium Park in Chicago. They have traveled the world High School, class of 1952. He was senior class extensively (and expensively). and student body president, and MVP of the baseball team. During high school, he helped John is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Norma (nee start the Warsaw Little League and was one of Backstrom), his daughter, Stephanie Green M.D. of Woodbridge, its first coaches. Charlie furthered his education CT, his son, John R. Green, III, of Columbia, SC, two and baseball career at DePauw University where he graduated stepchildren, Nancy Goodmonson of Orlando, FL, and Robert I. with honors in 1956. He also received an MBA in Finance from Goodmonson Jr. of Los Angeles, CA and seven grandchildren. Northwestern University. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be Employment included Eli Lilly, Dalton Foundries, Endicott made to a charity of your choice. Industry, Warsaw Schools, Lake City Bank, Prudential Financial, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/doorcountyadvocate/obituary. and World Marketing Alliance. aspx?n=john-r-green&pid=196428731&fhid=6126 He was a devoted member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he was baptized; serving as deacon, elder, Sunday Rudolf Frasca ’54 school teacher, choir member, and student of the Bible. Community service included United Way, Chamber of Rudolf A. Frasca, 89, of Savoy died at 2:55 a.m. Monday (May 11, Commerce, Bakers Boys Club, Junior Achievement, Rotary, Tippy 2020) at Willowbrook Memory Care, Savoy. Country Club, YMCA, American Diabetes Association, American Private family services will be held. Morgan Memorial Home, Lung Association, Christian Businessmen, Warsaw Little League, Savoy, is in charge of arrangements. Grace College President’s Council, Lake City Bank Board, and Rudolf was born on April 19, 1931, in Chicago, Property Tax Board of Appeals. the son of Anthony and Jenny Nargie Frasca. He enjoyed watching his beloved Cubs, and playing baseball, He married Lucille Matern on July 16, 1955, in softball, golf, tennis, water , boating and bridge. Chicago; she survives. Charlie always played to win. Also surviving are four sons, John (Becky) He was honored with the Warsaw Jaycee’s Distinguished Service Frasca of Mahomet, Tom (Barbara) Frasca of Award in 1968, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1975, Champaign, Robert (Edith) Frasca of Champaign and David Warsaw Little League Wall of Fame in 2005, Eli Lilly 50 Year (Laurie) Frasca of St. Joseph; three daughters, Mary Johnson of Award for Insulin Therapy, and Joslin Diabetes Center Award Urbana, Peggy (Joel) Prichard of Champaign and Liz (Graham) for 50 courageous years with diabetes. Charlie was an insulin Berry of Urbana; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; diabetic for 70.5 years, one of the longest living in the country. one brother, Marco (Joann) Frasca of Chicago; and one sister, Survivors are his daughters: Kelly (Marty) Hackleman, Kansas Rosann Glitta of Chicago. City, MO; Karen (Tom) Grooms, Noblesville, IN and Kristi He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Frasca; one son-in- (David) Bruton, Marietta, GA. Sons: Kevin Ker, Whitestown, IN law, Gene Johnson; one brother, Peter Frasca; and two sisters, and Kristopher Ker, Chicago, IL. Stepdaughters: Kelly (James) Marie Pahir and Frances Diciunis. Cleland, Ann Arbor, MI and Chandra (Sam) Collier-Grigg, New Rudolf was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He owned York, New York. Grandchildren: Michael and Daniel DeVuyst; and operated Frasca International, Urbana. Rudolf was a Tommy and Molly Grooms; Sydney and Samuel Bruton; Sam, Ben member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Champaign. and Claire Cleland.

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Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Wheaton, Illinois; a brother, John (Jack) Watson and his wife Ann Hall. Ann of Fort Collins, Colorado; a brother-in-law, Edmar Hansen and sister-in-law, Debra Hansen. His son, Louis Latour Watson, Memorials may be given to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian III, (Tripp), preceded him in death. Church or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). He was a past member of the Peoria Country Club, Jonathan’s https://www.cremationserviceskc.com/obituary/CharlesACharlie-Ker Landing Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, and a past president of the Marathon Coach Club. He was an avid tennis player and pilot. He learned how to fly while serving in the Air Force, in Clinton Allison ’53 Montgomery, Alabama. Also, he was a board member of the On Friday, December 20, 2019, Clinton Clint’ Raymond Allison Southern Cay Homeowner’s Association, of Jonathan’s Landing passed away peacefully in , CA, at age 85. Clint was in Jupiter, Florida. born on March 5, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to Harvey and Evelyn He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He Allison. He served in the loved traveling in his motorhome and on cruises, sharing fun after receiving his business degree from and special times with his many friends and family from all over DePauw University. Following his service and the United States. education, Clint worked for IBM for over 40 years in Chicago. He married Judith Allison in In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trustbridge Hospice 1968 and raised two sons, Eric and Chad. Clint Care or the American Cancer Society. had a passion for golfing and legendary for his https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jupiter-fl/louis-watson-9181716 expedited pace of play. He also loved watching the Chicago Cubs and any major sporting event. He was economical with words and known for his quick Ronald Holthouse ’56 wit, infectious smile, and kind generosity. Clint was preceded in death by his mother and father, Harvey and Evelyn Allison, Ronald J. Holthouse, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, as well as his brothers, John Allison and Donald Allison. He is April 21, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. survived by his former wife, Judith Allison; his two children, Eric Born December 7, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to G. Howard and and Chad Allison; his brother, Harvey Allison Jr.; two grandsons, Helen L. Thomas Holthouse, Ron was a life-long Tyler and Troy Allison, and several nieces and nephews. In resident of this community. He graduated from keeping with Clint’s wishes, no funeral or memorial service will Richmond High School in 1955 and was a 1959 be held as it was Clint’s request that his body is donated to the graduate of DePauw University. Ron served as University of California San Diego for medical research. a supply officer in the United States Air Force from 1959-1962. He worked as the controller https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pomeradonews/obituary.aspx?n=Clinton- Raymond-Allison&pid=194889433 and general manager of Holthouse Furniture Corporation, his family’s business, for 28 years. Holthouse Furniture Corporation was a thriving business for Louis Watson ’55 82 years, before it was sold to Heilig-Meyers in 1990. Ron then worked as a realtor, in affiliation with Lingle Real Estate from Dr. Louis Latour Watson Jr., 84, passed away Wednesday, May 1991-2005, until he retired. 13, 2020, in Jupiter, Florida, while at home and under the care of Trustbridge Hospice. Ron was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he volunteered as finance chairman, council member, Lou was a retired orthopedic surgeon who usher captain, eucharistic minister, lector, and cafeteria helper practiced in Peoria, Illinois. He founded the at Seton West School. Ron served on the board of directors and Orthopedic Surgery Group with Albert Novotny, as treasurer of the Mental Health Association of Wayne County which later became the Midwest Orthopedic and Westside Splash Club and was on the board of directors for Center. He had the most incredible and cherished the Richmond Area Rose Festival. He was president of DePauw team of ortho nurses and over the years since University Area Alumni Association, RHS Music Boosters fund retirement, he and Pam had wonderful reunions drive captain, and Wayne County United Way captain. Ron with them. also volunteered at Reid Hospital’s Administrative Office and Lou was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Louis and Bervia Watson Circle-U Help Center. He was a lifetime blood donor, having on January 11, 1936. He graduated from Woodruff High School donated 140 units of blood. in Peoria, Illinois, in 1954; Depauw University in Greencastle, Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary Regina “Regie” Indiana, in 1958, where he was a member of the Phi Psi Callahan Holthouse; daughters, Rebecca (Charles) Hamlin of fraternity; and Northwestern Medical School in 1962 in Chicago. Illinois and Rene (Steve) Chronert of Connecticut; sons, Randy Illinois. He interned at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. (Vicki) Holthouse of Kansas and Ross (Kathy) Holthouse of Ohio; He has been a permanent resident of Jupiter, Florida, since 1995, 11 grandchildren, Jacob (Lauren), Emily (Ross), and Maggie and a part-time resident since 1984. He is survived by his loving Hamlin, Tom and Michael Chronert, Tiffany (Mitch), Andrew wife, Pamela, along with his children, Susan Mitchell (Michael), (Kaytlyn), Julie, and Jessie Holthouse, and Madelyn and Ryan of Wheaton, Illinois and Keri Watson of Orlando, Florida; his Holthouse; eight great-grandchildren, Hadley and James, Riley, grandchildren, Kathryn Mitchell and Charles Mitchell, both of Erin and Allie, Kourtney and Derrik, and Peyton; sister, Kathleen

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(John) Kutter of Richmond; brother, Tom (Joy) Holthouse of his second wife found decidedly foreign, having herself been Richmond; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. raised in the urban environs of Paterson, NJ. Eventually, this too she embraced as one more unique and endearing facet of this He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sister of never-boring man’s persona. May he rest in peace. Charity Jeanine Holthouse. Ron’s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at The https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=james- Courtyards at Friends Fellowship for their loving care. frenzel&pid=195164841 Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for Holy Family, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, Richard Latham ’56 IN 47374 or Seton Catholic Schools, 240 South 6th Street, Richard B. Latham passed away May 3, 2020. Richmond, IN 47374. https://www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ronald-Holthouse/#!/ Obituary Indiana Delta - Purdue Charles Flemming ’53 Indiana Beta - Indiana Charles Vincent Flemming, 87, of Sarasota, died February 10th James Frenzel ’52 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Chuck was born in Mishawaka, IN on Oct 9, 1932; the second child of Molly and Joe. He attended James F. “Jim” Frenzel, Jr. age 86, of Manhattan passed away parochial school in South Bend until WWII peacefully on January 6th after a long illness. He is survived led his family to River Forest, IL where his by his wife of 33 years, Angela Miknius, and two sons and father worked for Bendix. After the war, they their families from Jim’s first marriage to Jacquelin Wright returned to South Bend where Chuck graduated Frenzel, who predeceased him. James III and daughter- in-law from Central Catholic HS. He entered Purdue Karen Zeferjahn are residents of Moscow, ID, and parents of University in 1951 where he studied pharmacy Rachel, Derek, and Ryan. Gregory and daughter-in-law Regina and became a member of Phi Kappa Psi Degnan reside in Chatham, NJ, and are parents of Quinn, Tess Fraternity. Schooling was interrupted due to the and Alexandra. Jim was fiercely proud of both sons, the happy post Korean War military service. Drafted into marriages they made, and his six wonderful grandchildren. the U.S. Army, he subsequently served as an artillery specialist Born October 21, 1933, into a prominent banking family in in Austria & Germany. Returning to Purdue two years later, he Indianapolis, IN, Jim was the only child of James F. Frenzel received his B.S. Pharmacy in 1957. Purdue also named him a and Willie-Mai (Sonia) Brown. He graduated Onarga Military Distinguished Alumnus in 1985, and awarded him an Honorary School, a college preparatory boarding school in Onarga, IL, in Doctorate of Science in 1994. In addition, he holds a M.S. in 1951. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Industrial Pharmacy, with Minor in Industrial Management, Jim enrolled in Indiana University and was a Phi Kappa Psi from Butler University; and an Advanced Management fraternity brother. His college career was interrupted when Certificate from Northeastern University. he enlisted in the United States Army, serving on active duty Chuck met his future wife, Madonna Mae Dienhart of W. between 1953 and 1956 during the Korean Conflict. He was Lafayette Indiana, while at Purdue. Madonna also graduated stationed mostly in Japan, attached to the Adjutant General’s from Purdue Pharmacy (B.S. 1958) with honors including Corps. After graduating from IU in 1958, Jim joined Nuveen membership in Mortar Board. They were married in Lafayette on & Co. in Chicago, IL, the beginning of a 40-year career in the August 30th, 1958. Both felt that their Purdue experience was a financial securities industry. He soon relocated to very strong, positive influence on their lives; and they have been where he found his niche in the municipal bond business as an enthusiastic supporters of the University ever since, thankful institutional bond salesman. He was proud to be affiliated with they were in a position to share some of their good fortune with a number of fine Wall Street firms, many of which are no more. the School. Jim loved the business, was smart, ambitious, even driven, but dealt always with integrity and fairness, respected by customers Chuck’s career in the pharmaceutical industry spanned 40 years and colleagues alike. Tall with an almost military bearing, covering a variety of scientific, technical and line management distinguished looking (think courtly senior senator right out responsibilities in R&D, manufacturing and corporate of central casting), was social and outgoing, with a booming management. He began his career in 1957 in Research with baritone mid-western drawl, Jim was a memorable character in Pitman-Moore Co., Indianapolis. Chuck joined Sterling Drug in that time and place. He was “old school” in ways admirable and 1965 working in various Technical Manager roles in Myerstown, quaint. His word was his bond, he was loyal and generous to a PA; Trenton, NJ; Rensselaer, NY; and as General Manager in fault with friends and family. Long after restaurant dress codes McPherson, KS where he directed the design, construction went the way of the rotary dial phone, Jim always inquired if and start-up of a state of the art injectable drug facility. He jacket and tie were required. He enjoyed fine dining, became an then moved to Chatham, NJ in 1980 where he was Senior VP avid golfer in middle age, enjoyed bridge, held strong political of Technical Operations for Schering-Plough Corp, and finally views which he was not shy to share. He was a lifelong student of VP and Director of Technical Operations for Hoffman-LaRoche history, especially military history, and a lover of operetta and before retiring in 1996 to establish a management consulting beginning in his student days. Quite the marksman in his practice youth, he enjoyed varmint hunting in rural Indiana, a pastime

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Chuck’s technical contributions include extensive active with close friends became a much-anticipated winter event. He participation and chairmanships in professional organizations got his pilot’s license as a very young man and enjoyed flying including The American Pharmaceutical Association, American throughout his life. He saw any interaction with another human Institute of Chemical Engineers, Association for Pharmaceutical being as an opportunity to socialize, and Don loved to joke and Science and Technology, Pharmaceutical Research and kid with friends and strangers alike. He was curious about the Manufacturers of America and the Instrument Society of world, and always ready to learn or teach something new. America. But more than anything, he loved his family. He raised his In support of his commitment to the community, Chuck served daughters to know how much he loved them and how proud he on numerous boards and councils including the boards of was of them; to know that they could do anything they set their NewForm Development Laboratories, Inc. Georgetown TX; minds to. He cared for Jane, the love of his life, in all of their IRIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Florence SC; Consortium for the years together in every way. Advancement of Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals, Devon PA; Don and his family were members of St. John’s Episcopal Board of Visitors, Butler University, Indianapolis IN; Industrial Church in Lafayette, and his strong faith guided his life. He was Advisory Council, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN; and the preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Fredric Lloyd, Newark Renaissance House, Inc., Newark NJ. nephew Steve Reynolds and many life-long good friends. While able, Chuck was an avid and “passionate” golfer. He was Don is survived by his wife Jane, daughters Jennie Stein of a lifelong sports fan supporting all of Purdue’s teams especially Goodlettsville, TN, Katie (Richard) Albaugh of Naperville, Football and Basketball, along with the Chicago White Sox. He IL, grandsons Jake Albaugh, John Albaugh, Eric (Rachel) thoroughly enjoyed reading history and studying the lives of the Albaugh, and Brett Albaugh, and great-granddaughter Marigold great leaders throughout time. Albaugh. He is also survived by his sister Beverly (Fredric) Lloyd Chuck was preceded in death by his two brothers, Joe and Kevin. of Indianapolis and her daughters Chris (Bob) Hartley and He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Madonna; his Carolyn (Patrick) Lloyd-Turbett, and his brothers-in-law Henry children Sue (Bart) Wingert, Mike, Mark (Lucinda) and Dave (Margaret) Reynolds, Richard (Trudy) Reynolds, and many (Valerie); and his sister Maureen Lane. Chuck also leaves six nieces and nephews. grandchildren: Allie, Christian (McKenzie), Emma, Amanda, Many thanks to and fond memories of those who took such good Hanna (Corbin Wertz) and Cameron. care of Don in his later years, at home and at Sunrise Senior In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Purdue Living in Naperville, IL, where Don and Jane lived since 2016. Foundation, 403 West Wood St., W. Lafayette, IN 47907; or Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Dept., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, choice, or to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 600 Ferry St, Lafayette, FL 34283. IN 47901. http://www.stjohns-laf.org/giving-donate/ https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=charles- https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jconline/obituary.aspx?n=donovan- vincent-flemming&pid=195413224&fhid=8486 charles-brand&pid=195371513&fhid=14632

Donovan Brand ’45 William Gettings Donovan Charles Brand left this world peacefully January 6, William K. (Bill) Gettings passed away early Thursday, March 2020, in the company of his family. Don was born in Lafayette, 19, 2020, in his home - where he wished to be, beside his wife Indiana in 1927, to Donovan W. Brand and Carolyn (nee of 69 years, Beverly Gettings (Hooker). Along with his wife Bev, Neighbors) Brand. He attended Jefferson High he is survived by their three children, Amanda School and Purdue University, where he was Hudson (Wes), Annie Gramelspacher (Philip) a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He and Bill Gettings (Gail), ten grandchildren and moved to Chicago where he met his wife Jane twelve great-grandchildren. (nee Reynolds), who survives him. Bill was the firstborn to Peter J. Gettings and Don and Jane were married in 1950 in Fontana, Marian R. Gettings and was preceded in death Wisconsin, and returned to Lafayette, where Don by his only brother, Peter J. Gettings, Jr. He was worked for his dad - at Reliable Coal, Lafayette a lifetime member and avid supporter of St. Roofing and Sheet Metal, and Overhead Door Sales. Don ran the Boniface Church and the Lafayette Catholic Schools. Laughter, a business from 1968 until his retirement in 2015. In business as in good meal and good wine were three things he enjoyed sharing life, he valued his relationships — with customers, suppliers and with his wife, their family and many friends. long-time employees. He was affectionately known as Boomer, possibly for his Don and Jane built one of the original homes in Ravinamy booming voice, engaging personality, his ability to tell a good addition in West Lafayette, becoming part of a life-long family story, and the willingness to do so with all who would listen. His of neighbors - many of whose children stay connected to this gift of gab allowed him to make friends quickly and his sincerity day. He enjoyed time with friends - golfing, fishing, and hunting allowed him to keep them for his lifetime. with his dog Lady. Don joined most of West Lafayette rooting for the Boilermakers - on fall weekends in Ross Ade stadium, and After serving in the military, Bill completed his college courses throughout the basketball season in Mackey arena. Family trips earning a degree from Indiana University, where he also

11 CHAPTER ETERNAL continued his membership in the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. The outdoors, he was an avid deer hunter and shared that passion story goes, he and his brother enrolled at Indiana because they with his son-in-law and grandson. He completed the first of two required fewer credits to graduate than Purdue University, where marathons while in London in 1981. he spent his first 3 years, prior to enlisting. Wesley was married to Luann Stein in 1962. He and Luann were Bill was Lafayette’s youngest mayor, serving one term 1960 together until her death in 1994. They were blessed with two - 1964. He began selling life insurance afterwards and was a daughters, Diana and Lauren. In 1996, Wesley married Dorothy proud member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He retired in (Fischer). Together they enjoyed fishing and traveling in the 1993 and amplified his time as a CASA (Court Appointed Special United States and throughout the world. Dorothy and Wesley Advocate) volunteer. He and Bev, along with the dear friends shared their faith as active members of Grace Lutheran Church enjoyed many years of testing their sailing skills into several and regularly attended the Bach Cantata Vespers services. ports. Wesley lives on through his beloved wife Dorothy, daughters Diana (Rick) Buffie and Lauren (John Elser), Jon Fischer (Cathy He loved being among people, sharing a handshake, a hug or a Ryan) and Kathy (Jeff) Spies; grandchildren Jennifer, Brian pat on the back. (Sara), Karin, Kirsten, Jai, and Nina; great- grandchildren Ethan In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The and Kallie. Wesley was proceeded in death by his parents, wife Community Foundation for the Community Fund or CASA for Luann, brother Richard and granddaughter Erin. Memorials Kids, Inc. Endowment both of which have this address: 300 Main preferred to Concordia University Chicago, Valparaiso University Street, Suite 100, Lafayette, IN 47901. Hahn-Groeber Funeral and the Bach Cantata Vespers series at Grace Lutheran Church. Home of Lafayette is honored to serve the Gettings family. https://www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com/obituaries/Rev-Wesley-Harold- Wilkie?obId=10728186#/obituaryInfo Indiana Epsilon - Valparaiso Wesley Wilkie ’56 Indiana Zeta - Butler The Reverend Wesley Harold Wilkie passed away on January 25, Peter Tamulonis ’71 2020 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. He was 81 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday Peter G. Tamulonis, 67, passed away unexpectedly on October February 1, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 3, 2017 in Panama City, Florida. Born on January 3, 1950 to Division Street, River Forest, IL. Committal will Peter A. and Claire Tamulonis, he grew up in Nashua, New follow in the Grace Memorial Garden. Visitation Hampshire, graduating in 1968 as valedictorian will be held at Drechsler, Brown & Williams of Bishop Guertin High School. He attended Funeral Home, 203 South Marion Street Oak Butler University, graduating summa cum Park, IL on Friday January 31, 2020 from 3 to laude with degrees in Political Science and 7pm. Wesley was born in Saginaw, Michigan on Speech, and was a major contributor to May 3, 1938. He was the older of two children its highly successful debate team. Peter’s of Harold and Irene (Rutkowsky) Wilkie. He was proceeded in analytical and speaking skills led naturally to death by his brother Richard. Wesley summarized his life and a career in law. After graduating with honors calling with the phrase “Education in a Christian Context”. from Vanderbilt University School of Law, A graduate of the original Detroit Lutheran High School in he returned to Indianapolis to spend his entire professional 1955, he then studied Theology at Valparaiso University and career with Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. He practiced primarily in received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St administrative, business, and corporate law and in appellate Louis. Ordained in 1964, he joined the Theology Department of representation. He retired as a senior partner in 2012. Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois now known as Peter enjoyed travel, visiting casinos, and playing bridge, but the Concordia University Chicago. Responding to a request in 1968 heart and soul of his life was his family. His children lovingly he served Concordia College Selma, Alabama as Acting President survived and thrived on the spirited discourse that characterized and Academic Dean. From 1969-1971 he was a full-time student nightly family dinners. He took far more pride in their activities at the University of Chicago pursuing his Ph.D. He returned and achievements than in his own considerable professional to Concordia Teachers College-River Forest in 1971 -1974 as success. Late in 2016, Peter move to Panama City Beach, Florida, Dean of Chapel. Thereafter he taught Theology full time. In fulfilling a lifelong dream of living with a daily view of the 1980-81 he was a visiting instructor at Oak Hill Theological ocean. He had hoped to build a new set of memories in his Gulf College in London, England. In 1990 he was appointed Associate Coast home, but a series of health setbacks culminated in his Professor of Theology at Concordia River Forest. As his teaching untimely death. responsibilities became focused on church history and world Peter was preceded in death by his mother and his infant son, religions, he led various student groups to Jordan, Israel, Hong Matthew. He is survived by his father, Peter A. Tamulonis; Kong, China and England. He and his wife Luann also enjoyed son Peter J. (Kara) Tamulonis and granddaughters Vivian and a four-month sabbatical in Southeast Asia. He retired from full Georgia of Carmel, IN; daughter Deborah Lancaster (Joel) of time teaching in 2003. Scholarly interests included exploring Sydney, Australia; daughter Jessica Tamulonis of Milwaukee, Easter Vigils in the Orthodox traditions and membership in the WI; and son Nathan of St. Petersburg, FL; as well as Rhonda North American Academy of Ecumenists. He regularly attended Tamulonis of Carmel, IN, mother of their children, to whom the National Workshop on Church Unity. Wesley enjoyed the he had been married for 39 years. Additional survivors

12 CHAPTER ETERNAL include three brothers Paul, David, and Joseph Tamulonis, and War II, working his way up to a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. After numerous nieces and nephews. the war, the couple eventually settled back in Des Moines, where Jim devoted himself to the family business and his three sons. He In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to retired in 1985. Hoak served for more than 20 years as president the Nicholas Cripe Scholarship, c/o Butler University Office of and general manager of Wheeler Consolidated/Wheeler Lumber, University Advancement, 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN a construction materials company founded by the Wheeler 46208 or online at www.butler.edu/gifts. and Hoak families. He served on the Iowa Endowment 2000 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?n=peter-g-tamulo Campaign National Committee and was the Chair of the College nis&pid=186914789&fhid=14505 of Business Class of 1940 Gift Committee. He was a long time and loyal member of the Presidents Club, Alumni Association Old Capitol Club, and the I-Club. While at the University of Iowa, Jim Gary McPherson ’82 was a golf letterwinner. He was an accomplished amateur golfer, Gary Wayne McPherson passed away peacefully in his home on competing in two US Opens and more than 15 US Amateurs, as April 4, 2020. Gary was born on August 14, 1962 in Indianapolis, well as in many other national and regional events. He was a Indiana. He graduated from Howe High School and was involved proud and long-time member of Wakonda Club in Des Moines, in cross-country, drama, and music. He attended Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, and Augusta National Golf Butler University and was an avid member of his Club. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane, and fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi. his four close-knit siblings. He is survived by three sons (James Hoak, Jr.; David Hoak, 1968 B.B.A. from the University of Iowa Gary went on to sing the National Anthem and a UI Center for Advancement Board member, and Jonathan at multiple professional sporting events. He Hoak), and their spouses, nine grandchildren and their spouses, enjoyed umpiring little league and refereeing and 14 great-grandchildren. basketball. He possessed a unique sense of humor and a passion for storytelling. Gary was https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2018/05/29/mens-golf-james-m-hoak- employed by Libby Owens Ford/Pilkington for many years and passes/ worked as a security officer at the Indianapolis Court House. Gary was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and James Swaner ’41 grandfather. Gary was a doting father and grandfather and loved his “Sweet Baby James” more than anything. James “Jim” R. Swaner, 96, passed away peacefully at Oaknoll Retirement Community on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. His body He is survived by his wife, Adair, son, Madison (Kayla) and was donated to the UI Anatomy Department. A Celebration of grandson, James, with another grandchild on the way, daughter, Life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 13, 2020, Andrea, step-daughters, Marie and Annette Baye, mother, Billie at the Oaknoll Retirement Community in the Jo Keith, brother, Tim and sister, Veronica Strong, stepmother, Heiden Community Room on fifth floor. Born Beverly McPherson, step-siblings, Patrick Keith, Jimmy Keith, March 13, 1923, Jim Swaner was a lifelong Ray Drake and Dana Glass. He was preceded in death by his resident of Iowa City, the son of John J. and father, William McPherson and stepfather, James Keith. Ruth Ray Swaner. He was a member of the first https://flannerbuchanan.com/obit/gary-wayne-mcpherson/ graduating class from New City High School in 1940. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force and returned to Iowa City after World Iowa Alpha - Iowa War II. He then graduated from the University of Iowa College of Engineering in 1947, where he was a member of the Pi Tau James Hoak ’37 Sigma honorary mechanical engineering fraternity, and also James M. Hoak, long-time supporter of the University of Iowa Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He married Ruth Ann Strub in Iowa and Iowa athletics, passed away Friday, May 25, at his home in City on Nov. 3, 1943, and is survived by their four children, John North Palm Beach, Florida. He was 99. A memorial service will J. Swaner (Gregory Whiting) of Portland, Ore., James C. (Dr. be scheduled this fall at Lost Tree Village in North Palm Beach, Ann) Swaner of Miami Shores, Fla., Janey (Dan) Wall of Cedar Florida. Rapids and Susan (Dee) Chiles of Iowa City; and close friend and business associate Kent Swaim of Iowa City. He was the The UI’s James M. Hoak Family Golf Complex, home to both proud grandfather of seven grandchildren, Thomas Swaner of the men’s and women’s golf programs, is named in his honor. Seattle, Mark Swaner of Los Angeles, Tyler (Kristine) Brown of In addition, the Hoak family established the James Hoak Maui, Hawaii, Megan (Kai) McPhee of Maui, Hawaii, Ryan (Kaye) Scholarship Fund in 2006, providing scholarship assistance to Chiles of Rogers, Ark., Brett Chiles (Olivia Day) of Davenport a member of the men’s golf team. Memorial contributions will and Chad (Courtney) Chiles of Iowa City; five great-grandsons; be directed towards the James Hoak Golf Scholarship at the UI. and five great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by (http://givetoiowa.org/hoak). Hoak was born in Des Moines, his parents; his wife, Ruth; two sisters, Ruth E. Swaner and Iowa, in 1918. He received his B.S.C. from the University of Marilyn Kessberger; and partner and soulmate, Jan Wilcox. Jim Iowa in 1940 (followed by an M.B.A. from Harvard University started working on the family dairy farm just north of Iowa City in 1943). His wife, Jane (Arnold), also a UI graduate, received when he was 5. After graduation from the University of Iowa her bachelor’s degree in history in 1941. James and Jane were with a degree in engineering, he joined his parents full time married in 1941. Hoak served in the South Pacific during World with the Swaner Farms Dairy on North Dodge Street, which the

13 CHAPTER ETERNAL name was later changed to Home Town Dairies. Jim and Home Robert Patrick ’72 Town were recognized in the dairy industry for implementing Robert E. Patrick passed away July 15, 2020, peacefully after a many significant innovations, including bulk handling of milk very long illness with cancer and AL amyloidosis (a rare protein from the farm to the milk plant, efficiencies in warehouse and disorder), which also affected his lungs and heart. He was 67 delivery systems to supermarkets, and early use of computers years old. Susan and Bob can’t thank his numerous doctors and for inventory control and analysis of milk sales for Home Town’s staff of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago enough customers. He served in many leadership positions in various that helped Bob make it as far as he did. He was under constant organizations in the dairy industry, including serving as treatment from March 2010 until his passing. Most of all, Bob president and a member of the Iowa Milk Dealers Association. He would like to thank his wife, Susan, for never leaving his side also was a member of the board of directors of the Milk Industry when he was hospitalized numerous times. Her prayers and Foundation from 1962 to 1968. He was a charter member of the dedication made life all the more precious and worthwhile. They Mercy Hospital Lay Advisory Board, serving 10 years on the were married Oct. 15, 1983 in Peoria, Ill. Bob graduated from board, and served as its first president from 1964 to 1968. He Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1971. He was a member of Rotary International for more than 70 years attended Iowa State University for his Bachelor of Science and and a lifelong Hawkeyes fan, attending his first Iowa football Nova Southeastern University for his MBA. He was a member game in 1937. For many years, he attended all of the Iowa of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity at Iowa State University and held football, basketball and wrestling home events. He was an active numerous leadership positions including pledge educator, vice supporter of Oaknoll and appreciated all of the genuine care president and president. Bob’s survivors include his wife, Susan; given by numerous employees. Though Jim worked very hard sister-in-law, Barbara (David) Hanger; nieces, Lauren Hanger in the dairy industry, he also was one that liked to “have fun” (fiance Jeffery Bernstein), Lindsay (Christopher) McCulloch, and always wished everyone to “have a good life.” He was an and their children, Calvin, Morgan and Hailey; cousins, Terri active pilot and sailor. He loved flying, sailing in the Caribbean Brennan, Robyn (Steve) Marvaso, and their son, Charlie, Brian islands and around Iowa lakes, traveling, spending time at the Brennan; and uncle, Gerald Cacy. He was preceded in death by family farm and good music with lots of dancing. Most of all, he his mother, Erna Patrick; father, George Patrick; and his brother, loved his family generously and supported all of them often and George Patrick III. in any way he could. The family wishes to extend appreciation and thanks to all of the Oaknoll staff and to Iowa City Hospice. In lieu https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thegazette/obituary.aspx?n=robert-e- of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Oaknoll patrick&pid=196528550 Foundation, Iowa City Hospice or to a charity of your choice. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thegazette/obituary.aspx?n=james-r- Thomas Huisman ’74 swaner-jim&pid=194772153&fhid=13554 Thomas Kevin Huisman, 64, of Ames, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. Tom Iowa Beta - Iowa State was diagnosed with esophageal cancer one month after he retired in August of 2017. His courage and determination Eric Nelson ’70 to live during his three-year battle with cancer Eric D. Nelson died peacefully at home surrounded by his family were an inspiration to all who knew him. Tom was on July 10, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. Eric was born on June 28, 1952 in the son of Charles and Joyce Huisman, of Ames. Ossining, New York to Donald and Jeanne Nelson (Willamsburg, He was born at Mary Greeley Medical Center Virgina). After graduating from Iowa State University with on October 26, 1955. He grew up in Ames and degrees in chemical and biomedical engineering, graduated from Ames High School in 1973. He he pursued a long and successful career in started his college career at Iowa State where he medical product development and marketing. was a proud member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He completed his Eric was able to give his family the opportunity BS degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from West Texas to live in Arizona, Colorado, New Hampshire, State University and was named the outstanding CIS graduating and Idaho. He was passionate about cars, trail senior in 1984. He earned an MBA in Finance from the University running in the foothills, and spending time with of Tulsa, and was proud to complete the degree in one year with a his family. Eric is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, 4.0 GPA. Tom and Julie dated for eight years, and married in Ames and children; Katherine Burns (William), Keith, Kyle, and at the United Church of Christ on April 3, 1982. Tom was known Matthew; grandchildren; Hannah, Molly, William, and Daisy; as the “super-smart computer guy” in the family, and worked in parents; Donald and Jeanne; brother, Paul; sister-in-law, Cindy; information technology throughout his career. He held numerous and nieces and nephews; Sarah, Zac, Elizabeth, Timothy, and IT positions with Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger, Texas, Peter. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert. The family Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Stavanger, Norway, Caracas, Venezuela wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and care staff at Saint and Maracaibo, Venezuela. Tom and Julie retired from Phillips in Alphonsus Cancer Care Center and Keystone Hospice for their 2000 and moved to Ames to be closer to extended family. After exceptional care and guidance. In lieu of flowers, the family is several months, Tom decided he was too young to retire and requesting donations to the Prostate Cancer Research Institute wanted to go back to work! He worked for Becker Underwood in (www.pcri.org). their IT operations for several years. His next career move was to the State of Iowa, where he served as the Chief Information https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/obituary.aspx?n=eric- Officer for the Department of Human Services. His final employer donald-nelson&pid=196506561&fhid=10163

14 CHAPTER ETERNAL was Wells Fargo, in West Des Moines, where he served as a Vice Robert Dillingham ’54 President in the Mortgage Division. Tom successfully completed Robert Erwin Dillingham, who passed away on June 25, 2020 his career, and retired from Wells Fargo in the fall of 2017. Left at the age of 84. Bob, or “Dill” as he was known to those that to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Julie and their three were close to him, was born in Des Moines, IA to Roy L. & children, Kevin Huisman of Ames, Melissa Huisman of Austin, Martha Erwin Dillingham in August of 1935, Texas and Karina Huisman Kendall of Manning, Iowa. He had he spent his childhood years in the Midwest, one grandchild, Bianca Anne McConkey of Ogden, Iowa. Karina completing High School in Cedar Rapids. Bob married Mark Kendall on July 25th, 2020, one day before his went on to complete his undergraduate degree in passing. The couple is expecting their first child, Ellen Kathy- Agricultural Economics at Iowa State University Marie Kendall, due on December 8, 2020, and Tom was thrilled where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and to meet his second granddaughter. Tom also leaves behind many was a member of the wrestling team. After members of his loving family –– his mother, Joyce Huisman of graduation, Bob married his college sweetheart, Ames, his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom Thomas of Judith Bloedel in August 1958. Bob then spent 2 years active duty Ames, his brother and nephew, Ted and Nick Huisman of State with the US Army advancing to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant – he Center, and his sister and nephew, Laura and Grant Beckett of remained active in the Army Reserves and ultimately left the Everett, Washington. His children were his pride and joy, and he service having achieved the rank of Captain. After active duty, spent his life making sure they were taken care of in every way. Bob continued to advance his education by pursuing a graduate Tom was so proud of the ways his children grew into exceptional degree from his beloved Purdue University. From there, Bob and adults, each with their own unique successes. In his son Kevin, he his wife, Judy, spent two years in Oklahoma City before settling saw a remarkable and resilient father, and a man who turned his in Elmhurst where he began his career with the Quaker Oats culinary passion into a thriving career as a chef at Greek House Company. Bob remained at Quaker Oats for the full tenure of his Chefs. In his daughter Melissa, he saw a driven woman, who professional career until retirement in 1997. Outside of work, started and successfully ran her own creative consulting business, Bob found great enjoyment in spending time with family, in the while pursuing music on the side, a passion they shared. In his community as a Scouting leader, “on the lake” in Indiana and daughter Karina, he saw a young woman who overcame many Wisconsin with his Zodiac and sailboats or enjoying a roadtrip. obstacles to create a beautiful life and future family with the man He was a man who wasn’t afraid to follow through on the of her dreams. He was thrilled at the milestones they each achieved mental musing of “I wonder where that road goes?”. Bob will be in his lifetime, and had high hopes for their futures and all they remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, will create as a continuation of his legacy. Beyond his passion for his dedication, quiet strength, willingness to help those in need, his family, Tom had many hobbies and interests that fulfilled and knowing smile, integrity and love of a good “project”. Bob & enriched his life. His lifelong love was running, and he completed Judy were blessed with two sons – Mark Erwin Dillingham in 12 marathons in cities across the world. Notable locations 1964 & Scott Curtis Dillingham in 1969. Bob is survived by his included Copenhagen, Denmark, Frankfurt, Germany, Stavanger, wife, Judy, his sons, Mark Dillingham of Palos Heights; Scott (Jill) Norway, and London, England. Tom was most proud of achieving Dillingham of Winnetka IL and their two daughters, Halsey & his running career goal of qualifying for and running the elite Lane. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory Marathon, successfully doing so two times, in 2004 and may be made to Bethshan Association, 12927 Monitor Ave, Palos 2005 by the age of 50. Tom was at his best when entertaining Heights, IL 60463 https://bethshan.org/give/. family and friends, and especially loved doing so at his happy place –– on the lake. In his youth, he was a talented water skier https://www.elmhurstfh.com/obituaries/Robert-Erwin-Bob- and loved being out on the boat throughout his entire life. He Dillingham?obId=16565896 enjoyed many lake weekends at Grand Lake in Oklahoma, and Clear Lake, Iowa. He was a magnificent cook, and in recent years took up a love for gardening. Tom’s love for music was unmatched, David Berrie ’55 and he had classic rock playing in the background at all times. He Dr. David William Berrie, 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed was a talented trumpet player, even having marched in the Iowa away July 17, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio after a long battle with State Marching Band for a time. Tom was a passionate investor cancer. He was born February 15, 1937 to parents Roy and Rose and loved working the stock market at 4am every morning. Tom Elizabeth Berrie in Mason City, Iowa. David and Julie had an exceptional network of cherished friends from graduated from Holy Family Catholic High all over the world. Fun, travel, and adventure were always a big School in 1954, received a Bachelor of Science part of their lives, and he was cracking jokes with his friends even degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State into his final days. His people were his everything, and he had a University in 1958 as a member of the Air Force huge heart and brilliant mind. Tom was predeceased by his father Reserve Officer Training Program. He married Charles Huisman, his mother and father-in-law Keith and Ellen his wife Shirley in 1958 and remained married for Landon, his brothers-in-law Monty Hemphill and Larry Beckett. 62 years. Upon graduation, Lt. Berrie began his We are sure he is thrilled to be reunited with them all. In lieu of career as a commissioned officer stationed at Wright-Patterson flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Air Force Base in Dayton. After attaining the rank of Captain, Church or Youth and Shelter Services. his commission ended in 1962 and David took a U.S. Air Force https://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Thomas-Kevin- civilian engineering position as the Branch Chief of the Passive Huisman?obId=17648528 Equipment Branch, Electronic Warfare Division. In this capacity, he led the first successful effort to defeat the Russian infrared

15 CHAPTER ETERNAL guided missiles in taking a heavy toll on U.S. aircraft David Hamilton ’43 losses. Later, he led efforts to develop the Electronic Warfare David “Dave” Hamilton, born July 11, 1924, Indianola, Iowa, capability of the EF-111A “Raven.” While at Wright-Patterson, died Oct. 23, 2019, Des Moines. All who knew Dave would say David and Shirley were long-term residents of Fairborn, Ohio. he was intelligent, steady, generous, honest, kind, told the best David eventually earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from jokes and was a true gentleman. Early life: Won The Ohio State University in 1974, studying under legendary the healthiest baby boy contest at the 1926 Iowa Department Chair, Professor Emeritus H.C. Ko. He continued State Fair. Worked in his father’s grocery store. to work at Wright-Patterson for over 2 decades on other defense In high school, played football, basketball and programs of national importance in areas of electronic warfare trombone. Completed freshman year at Iowa and low observables technologies and was involved in the early State. Joined the Army Air Corps in 1943 as an development of the B-2 bomber’s self-defense systems. Later, aerial gunner on the B-17. Flew missions out David moved over to the Wright Aeronautical Laboratories, of England in WWII. Professional life: 1946 where he became the founding Chief Engineer of the fledgling returned to Iowa State, graduated 1949 in civil engineering. “Signature Technology Office ”, a new organization that was Worked as a consulting engineer for portland cement companies. responsible for developing a wide range of advanced “stealthy” Dave made sure people knew that cement is only one component technologies for future aircraft. That office still recognizes of concrete. Personal life: Married Nadean Lind on Sept. 3, 1949. individuals by awarding the “David W. Berrie” Excellence in Four children: Mark, Lisa, Bradley and Eric. Lived on SW 31st Technical Management Award to this day. In 1988, he moved Street until moving to Scottish Rite Park in 2006. Liked boating, from Dayton to Alamogordo, New Mexico to take the Director sailing, golf, ping pong, shuffleboard, croquet and cards. Forever role at the RATSCAT radar test range at Holloman Air Force a Cyclone fan. A big band music lover—attended the Glenn Miller Base. In this capacity, David instituted nationally important Festival for 20 years. Traveled extensively across the U.S. and test range improvements that are still used today. In 1992, internationally. Founding member of St. John’s United Methodist he retired from the Air Force and took a position with the Church. Member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society and Lockheed Skunk Works in Burbank, California. Throughout American Society of Civil Engineers. Dave was proceeded in his entire career, he worked on technologies that influence the death by his parents William Tyler Hamilton and Florence Ross design and performance of today’s advanced conventional and Hamilton, wife (Charlotte) Nadean, son Eric, sister Janice Barnett stealth fighter and bomber aircraft. In addition to his technical and brother Ross Hamilton. Surviving are his children: Mark expertise, David had a unique talent for mentoring; many of (Donna), Omaha; Lisa (Jon Shelness), Des Moines; Brad, Panora; his co-op students and young engineers went on to important grandchildren Christa (Sean Dawson), with great grandsons (and often high) positions in government and industry. Through Tyler and Logan, Brooklyn, NY; Lindsay (Phil Elwood), them, his influence will be felt for many years to come. He Washington, DC; David White (Elizabeth), Des Moines; Emma was well-respected within the technical community, served White, Ames; and Molly Bannon (Phillip), Houston; his sister the Department of Defense on several special boards and Irma Lou Day, San Jose, Cal.; and several nieces and nephews. In commissions, and always upheld the core values of the Air lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Glenn Miller Birthplace Force by exhibiting “integrity first”, “service before self”, and Society, 8th Air Force Historical Society or Iowa State University. “excellence in all we do”. He retired to Richmond in 2002. David Many thanks to his friends and the supportive staff at SRP. was a lifelong member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, a charter member of the Association of Old Crows, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary. and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics aspx?n=david-ross-hamilton&pid=194309842 Engineers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, canoeing, and many other outdoor activities. He enjoyed reading, volunteering at the local library in Richmond, and had an extensive home Gene Allender ’46 library. He was well-versed on many subjects and enjoyed Gene Taylor Allender, 92, of Williamsburg, VA, passed on March engaging in conversations with his friends and family. David is 6, 2020 of heart failure. Life started in Ottumwa, Iowa as the survived by his wife Shirley, sister Rosanne, brother Phillip, sons only child of Wilma T. Garnet and Benjamin F. Allender of John (Myong Suk), Jeffery (Lynn), daughters Janet (Stephen), Ottumwa, IA. He attended Iowa State University, Joan, Julie (Scott), 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Ames IA, transferred to the Army, rethought He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the that decision and graduated from the U.S. family requests that donations be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Naval Academy Annapolis, MD and Naval Post Dayton on David’s behalf. Graduate School in Monterey, CA. After retiring https://www.newcomerdayton.com/Obituary/187028/David-Berrie/Dayton- from the Navy received his CPA. Gene met his OH wife, Charlotte Guedalia, on a blind date at the USNA and were married for over 59 years. Gene was a die-hard golfer and angler; wore out his How to Repair books, and volunteered at Sentara Bayside Hospital in Va Beach and Sentra Williamsburg Hospital. Gene is survived by his son, Gregory T. and daughter, Caryn T.

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16 CHAPTER ETERNAL Kansas Alpha - Kansas years. He also had Chiefs and Royals season tickets for many years and was in the stands when the Royals won the 1985 World Marshall Fryar ’45 Series. Gary married his wife Fran in 1988, and they enjoyed Marshall Paul Fryar, age 95, of Dallas, Texas passed away traveling and cruising for many years until her death in 2018. In peacefully on May 1, 2020 in Carrollton, Texas of natural causes. retirement, Gary enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels for many Marshall was born on February 18, 1925 in Haven, Kansas to years. He was also an avid reader after retiring. He was preceded the parentage of: Harold and Glenna (Valdois) in death by his parents Luke and Ruth Russell and his sisters Fryar. He married Phyllis Hardy on April 16, 1950 Janet Colboch and Sharon Taylor. He is survived by his brother in Wichita, KS. Marshall was a very successful James Russell and his wife Fran, his sons, Paul Russell, David businessman with careers at US Steel (Pittsburg Russell, Mark Russell and his wife Wendi, five grandchildren, & Cincinatti 1949-1951), Boeing Aircraft Megan, Madison, Austin, Michaela, and Mitchell. A celebration (Wichita 1951-1953), Coleman Co. (Wichita, of Gary’s life will be held at a later date at the United Methodist Toledo Omaha 1953-1961), Owner of Comfort Church of the Resurrection. As an expression of sympathy, Supply Inc. (Omaha 1961-1975), Cameron Sales memorial contributions may be sent to Wyandotte County (Omaha 1975-1979) and a Partner at Paragon United Way. Sales (Dallas 1979-1990). He was a member of the Phi Kappa https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=gary-luke- Psi Fraternity, Dallas Widowed Persons Support Group, First russell&pid=195760603 Unitarian Church of Dallas and proudly served in the US Navy as active duty from 1943-1946 and as a reserves man from 1946-1956 as Lietenant -JG. Marshall was preceded in death John Boyd ’59 by his wife, Phyllis Fryar and hs daughter, Leslie Branz. He is survived by his sons: Scott Fryar of Dallas, TX and Gary Fryar John Kent Boyd III passed away June 15, 2020 at the age of of Belton, TX; sister, Wilma Jackson of Valley Center, KS.; and 4 79. John was born at Lake Quivira where he spent an idyllic grandchildren: Christopher Fryar, Adrienne Branz, Phillip Branz childhood and developed a passion for sailing that led him to and Matthew Branz. He will be deeply missed by all who knew compete in regattas throughout the USA for and loved him. many years. John graduated from the KU School of Business and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi https://obits.dallasnews.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary. fraternity where he made many lifelong friends aspx?n=marshall-fryar&pid=196148481&fhid=5721 and eventually served a term as the national president. John proudly served as an Officer of the US Army in Vietnam before starting his Gary Russell ’55 career in finance at H.O. Peet, eventually retiring Gary Luke Russell Born July 21, 1936, in Kansas City, KS to Luke as VP of Broker Dealer at AUL. In his spare time, John enjoyed and Ruth Russell. He graduated from Wyandotte High School many happy summers golfing and with his family at in 1954 and played on the Wyandotte basketball and baseball Mission Hills Country Club. John is survived by his wife of 48 teams. His baseball team won state championships in 1953 and years, Debbie; his sister Barbara (John Noell) and her daughter 1954. He attended University of Kansas where he was a member Meagan; his son Jake; his daughter Melissa, her husband Jon of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, played on the KU baseball team for Bodway and their children - Evelyn and Calder; and his sister-in- three years, and served in Army ROTC. He graduated from KU law and brother-in-law Sandi and Dan Witt. with BS in business and then served on active duty in the US https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=john-kent- Army and the Army Reserves till honorably discharged as a boyd&pid=196413984 1st Lieutenant in 1966. After his active duty, he worked in his father’s business at The Shopper. When his father died in 1961, Gary took over the family business and served as president and Charles Broadwell ’56 chief executive of the Shopper Publications until it was sold to the Kansas City Kansan newspaper in 1987. He retired as the Charles L. Broadwell, age 82, of Fairfield, California, passed manager of the Wyandotte County Shopper in 1999. From the away August 29, 2019, at his home. He was born July 20, 1937 in late 1960s through the early 1980s he was active in many Kansas Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Charles Broadwell and Margaret City Kansas civic organizations. He served as president of the (Ince) Pierce. Charles went to India Rural School KCK YMCA and was selected as its man of the year in 1975. He and went on to graduate from Lawrence High was chairman of the successful KCK United Way campaign in School with the class of 1955. He continued 1974 and then served as president of the United Way’s board of his education at the University of Kansas and directors. He was a member the KCK Rotary Club for many years. graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in He was a member of Washington Avenue Methodist and Trinity education in 1959. In 1960, Charles began his United Methodist in KCK for nearly 50 years before joining career in the United States Air Force. He proudly United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in 1998. He served served his country for twenty-eight years and Washington Avenue and Trinity in many leadership roles. Gary retired in 1988 with the rank of Lieutenant was a lifetime member of the KU Alumni Association, a senior Colonel. His duties took him around the world from Japan to lifetime member of the KU letterman’s K-Club, and a member of Thailand to England. During his career he was the commanding KU’s Baseball Diamond Club. He loved following KU basketball officer of the Air Force R.O.T.C. at Texas Christian University, and football and had season tickets to both for many, many Fort Worth, TX for three years as well as a chief specialist for the

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Government Military Airlift Wing. He had extensive training his spirit alive on Earth by emulating his strengths in how we as an F-4 pilot in Thailand, including seven tours in Vietnam engage others and always put family first. In lieu of flowers the as well as flying C-141 aircraft and C-5 aircraft out of Travis Air family is suggesting a memorial contribution to Saint Theresa’s Force Base. During Charles’ decorated Air Force career he earned Academy, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. 64113. the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=scott-james- allan&pid=196500517&fhid=11273 Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship- Pistol, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with one Silver Kentucky Beta - Kentucky Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a William Young ’88 member of the Retired Officers Association, National Association William “Billy” Z. Young III, 53, of Louisville passed away on of Uniformed Services, and the Travis Air Force Base Heritage Friday, June 19, 2020 at Baptist Health. Born in Louisville, Bill Center in Fairfield, CA. Charles was an avid reader and regularly was a Branch Manager for Crown Services, a member of St. worked out at his local gym. He was also a season ticket holder Edward Catholic Church, and an elected member for the Oakland A’s. He is survived by his sister, Claudia Hey of the Jeffersontown City Council. Bill was a and husband, Bob, Baldwin City, KS; and a niece, Stacy Weilert graduate of St. Martha Grade School and St. and her husband Monte along with their children; Cristian, Xavier High School and attended University of Shelby, and Macy; and cousins, Alden Bradley and wife Mariann Kentucky. of rural Baldwin City; Frances Mercer and Carol Ann Bradley of Lawrence, KS; and Rev. Charles Beeghley and wife Tammy of Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his loving wife of Independence, MO. Charles is preceded in death by his father, 20 years, Tina (Fussenegger) Young; his children, Charles Broadwell; and mother and adoptive father, Margaret Sydney, Vincent, and Nicholas Young; parents, and Paul Pierce. The family suggests memorial contributions William Z. II and Joyce (Mattingly) Young; and his brother, be made to the Southwest Indian Foundation c/o Lamb-Roberts Stephen Young (Colleen); and several loving nieces, nephews, Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006. aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends that loved him. https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=charles-bro In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a Scholarship Fund adwell&pid=193838729&fhid=20441 for the children’s education that will be setup through the family.

Scott Allan ’87 Michigan Alpha - Michigan It is with great sorrow we announce that Scott James Allan Michael Peguero ’89 passed away peacefully on June 22 at the age of 52. Scott Michael Anthony Peguero passed away August 5, 2020. was born September 20th, 1967 in Kansas City, . He married Angela on June 6th, 1992 and had just celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his parents Dr. Joseph and Kathleen Allan, his wife Angela (Muller) Allan, his Minnesota Beta - Minnesota daughters Samantha, Sabrina and Alexis Allan, his brother Dr. Robert Danaher ’43 John Allan and wife Missy, sister Jessica Lunceford and husband Robert Danaher passed on December 1, 2019. Preceded in death Mark, brother Jaime and wife Karrie, sister Elizabeth Sayers and by his wife Patricia, sons Robert Jr. and Thomas, and half- husband Eddie, sister in-law Candice Davis and Jonathan Vanice, brother Louis. Survived by daughters Mary and Jane (Karney), as well as his eight nieces and eleven nephews. Scott graduated numerous grand and great-grandchildren and from Rockhurst High School in 1986 and then continued his nieces & nephews. Adopted by Thomas & college years at The University of Kansas. Graduating in 1990 Catherine Danaher, Bob grew up in Minneapolis with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Scott spent over 28 years as and met his future wife in 1933. He attended a leading executive in the reinsurance/insurance industry. St. Thomas Academy and graduated from Prior to joining the Amynta Group he held key positions with University HS. Bob was a decorated bombardier Employers Reinsurance Corporation, Zurich Financial Services in the Army Air Corp in Europe during WWII. and also formed and was CEO of two major offshore reinsurance After returning from Italy, Bob attended U of M companies for private equity firms. Scott’s passions were and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He worked spending time with family, cooking up world class meals for for Republic Coal and Coke and ventured into corporate sales family and friends, driving the latest and greatest sports cars and consulting before retiring. Bob married Patricia in 1950 and motorcycles while always looking dapper in a style all of his and began their family in So. Minneapolis later moving to his own! Scott picked up tennis later in life and showed he still had family’s ’expanded’ childhood cabin on Clearwater Lake, near some athletic moves left from his grade school and high school Annandale in 1961. With his wife, he made numerous trips athletic days. Somehow in his 52 years on Earth, Scottie was throughout the US and Europe from the 1960s onward. After able to squeeze in over 100 years of experiences with his love of moving to Sauk Rapids in 2004, Bob became involved in many life in his family, career and entertaining. He will be missed for greater St. Cloud organizations which he contributed to up until his ability to engage others, make them feel at home, listening his death. In 2009, Bob began contact with his half-brother Louis to us, and providing advice and help when needed. We can keep

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Walechka, connecting two long lost families. Bob lived a long his wife cares to recall. When he wasn’t on the road, at the gym, and fulfilling life surrounded by countless friends & family. In or lost in a book, Alan was investing back in the community. As lieu of a memorial, please consider donations to the Salvation a member of the American Legion, he became involved with the Army, Stearns Co. Historical Society or Paramount Theater & Hudson Community Service Association. As a vice-chairman Arts in St. Cloud. of that group, he worked to address food insecurity within the Hudson School District and was instrumental in the launch and https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sctimes/obituary.aspx?n=robert-john- daily operations of Hudson’s Food Pantry. Alan was a genuine, danaher&pid=194638687 jovial, hard-working, and kind-hearted man. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Ann Tingquist; his daughter Tara Lynn Alan Tingquist ’64 Tingquist and her fiancee Ivan Francisco Ruiz; his son Bradley Keith Tingquist and his wife Maria Cristina Melendez; and his Alan Keith Tingquist passed away on Thursday, March 5th; granddaughter Ebba Maria Tingquist. Vi lskar dig. In lieu of inking the final chapter in the story he began one month shy flowers, the family requests donations to the Hudson Community of 75 years ago in Irwin, PA, where he was born to his parents Service Association Food Pantry (to: HCSA, PO Box 1472 Hudson, Stanley Carroll Tingquist and Loretta Mae OH) or the National Park Foundation. Pederson. Alan’s formative years were spent between Sparta, NJ—where he attended school— https://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=alan-keith- and Becker, MN—where his grandparents’ farm tingquist&pid=195624362&fhid=3542 provided an idyllic setting to pass the summers. He acquired some small town fame in Sparta, making local headlines for his accolades on the Mississippi Alpha - Ole Miss baseball and football fields. Sports were his first Michael Carithers ’65 real passion, and a hobby that he pursued collegiately at the University of Minnesota and nearly professionally when several Michael Reese Carithers passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 minor league baseball clubs briefly scouted his shortstop play. A at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. He was the son and first career on the diamond never materialized, but he did graduate born of the late Claude Estees Carithers, Jr. and the late Martha in 1968 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a proud Adele Parker Carithers. Born May 26, 1946 in member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Finishing college in the Jackson MS, his family subsequently moved to height of the Vietnam War meant that Psychology would have Meridian, MS where he was reared. Michael’s to wait. He instead voluntarily enlisted in the United States favorite and most cherished things in life after Coast Guard and was shortly off to basic training. He graduated his family and his church were golf and Ole from Officer Candidate School in 1969 and was commissioned Miss football. He graduated from Meridian High as an ENS. His service posted him first in Galveston, Texas School, Class of 1964, where he was involved in and then in Okinawa, Japan, where he spent two years as the many activities, but his favorite was the Golf CO of the Hokkaido Loran station on the island of Miyako. He Team. He was proud of his “7-ish” handicap and was discharged from active duty in 1972, but returned just five continued to play golf throughout his adult life. Another favorite years later, logging periods of the following years both as an pastime was automobiles. While in high school, he would work active reservist and active duty officer. He retired in 1993 with at a local car dealership just so he could be around cars (and was nearly 21 years of service and the rank of Captain. Alan was actually sent to repossess a few) and to observe what was new. fiercely proud of his country. Very few things in his life rivaled During these years, he especially enjoyed driving his yellow the significance he placed on his military service. One of the Triumph TR3 in car rallies on the weekends, often with his things he did treasure more was the time spent with his loving younger sister, Jane, as his navigator. He attended the University wife Kathy. He met her in Bridgewater, NJ at his first civilian job of Mississippi and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. at Ethicon. She agreed to marry him and they spent 44 years At Ole Miss, he majored in History and pursued this interest happily ever after. Together they nurtured a son, a daughter, two through travel and books for the next fifty years. A few years dogs, three cats, and some unknown number of goldfish. He had ago, he and Betty had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream careers in banking and consulting that moved them to Phoenix, of touring the D-Day arena and the Normandy Beaches. An Ole St. Louis, New York City, and Chicago before ultimately finding Miss Rebel through and through (although living patiently in home near Cleveland, OH. He also continued his education, a house which echoed with “Roll Tide” a few months a year), achieving an MBA from the University of Arizona (1980), a he could quote chapter and verse of every football season. His graduate degree from the Naval War College (1985), and an MA favorite post-game witticism was “Ole Miss may lose a game, but from Depaul University (1993). Alan loved to travel; seemingly they’ve never lost a party.” Following in his father’s footsteps, in competition with fellow rovers for the most passport stamps. he spent 34 years of his professional career at Riverside His most recounted trip was his tour through the cold-war era Manufacturing Company, a textile manufacturer in Moultrie, Soviet Union via the Trans-Siberian Railway, complete with GA. He began there as the salesperson for South Carolina and stories of bread lines and government handlers that monitored later was made Vice President and Southeast Regional Manager, his photography. Retiring in 2007, he used his free time to travel where he provided leadership for up to 13 territory salespeople more with friends and family. He scaled the heights of Machu in seven states. He was awarded the Riverside Globe Award in Picchu in Peru, sailed rivers in European wine country, crossed 2007 and the Achievement Award for Territory Management the Panama Canal, cruised the Caribbean and Alaskan shores, in 2012. Michael remained close friends with many of the sales and visited a longer list of national parks and battle fields than staff to the end. Michael was a faithful communicant of St.

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Mark’s Anglican Church in Moultrie where he served in several and coined the phrase “America’s Hometown,” still used today capacities, including terms on the Vestry, Acolyte, and greeter. for Hannibal postmarks. Hannibal became the Newman family’s Many in the congregation of St. Mark’s became his close and “hometown,” too, and the couple developed warm and enduring beloved friends. friendships that lasted a lifetime. In 1986, he became Executive Director of the Naples, Florida Area Chamber of Commerce and Michael is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Betty Nowlin the couple enjoyed life in the Sunshine State for 12 years. During Carithers, son Michael Tad Carithers (Carin) of Alexandria VA, this time, he loved piloting his 52 ft sport fishing boat, the daughter Caroline Ellis Hudson Cockrell (Dale) of Jacksonville, “Restless Spirit,” and took it and his family on numerous ocean AL, sisters Claudia Dell Carithers Hauberg (Robert) of Jackson adventures. The couple returned to the Ozarks in 1998, this MS, and Martha Jane Carithers (Cheryl) of Progreso, Yucatan. time in Elizabeth, Arkansas on Lake Norfork. He not only built Also surviving him are his nephews Patrick Reese O’Keefe and designed his dream house there, but also milled the lumber (Chuck) of Memphis, TN, and Michael Carithers O’Keefe (Nini) used in its construction. The 400-acre wildlife refuge known as of Nashville, TN; his grandchildren Daniel Reese Carithers, Stonehollow became his passion, labor of love and home for 18 Claudia Jane Carithers, Abigail Reese Cockrell, Emma Katherine years. The property was recognized as an Arkansas Stewardship Cockrell, and Lily Anne Cockrell, who will all sorely miss their Forest for his tireless work in reestablishing native grasses and “Big Daddy.” He also leaves behind his beloved cat Naomi. tree preservation. Flying was a big part of his life. He taught Memorials may be made to St. Marks Anglican Church, Moultrie himself to fly at 16 and owned an airplane and continued flying GA, or the Moultrie Colquitt County Humane Society. until he was in his 70s. His favorite airplane was the V-tailed https://obituaries.moultrieobserver.com/obituary/michael- Bonanza. He was a man of many talents, had an unquenchable carithers-1079271295 thirst for learning and could build and repair anything. He built his first house at 12. He majored in creative writing in college and continued writing the rest of his life, specializing in poems Missouri Alpha - Missouri for birthdays, “talks” for church services, and eulogies for friends Gale Newman ’55 and family. His grin was wide, and his boundless energy and zest for life contagious. He loved his family dearly, and he doted Gale L. Newman, 84, Mtn. Home, Arkansas, passed away at 9:48 on his dogs, Millie and Corgi. All will miss him terribly. Mr. a.m. May 6, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri Newman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mtn. after a brief illness. He was born January 4, Home where he served as an elder. He enjoyed playing tennis at 1936 at the family farm on AB Highway in the Mtn. Home Tennis Center. Preceding Mr. Newman in death West Plains, Missouri, the youngest child of were his parents, his brother, Melvin Newman, his son-in-law, Charles Carroll Newman and Doris Chesnut Sam Grisham and his nephew Mark Newman. He is survived by Newman. They preceded him in death. His his wife of the family home, one sister, Maxine Reid, Springfield, education began in a one-room schoolhouse, Missouri; three daughters, Elizabeth Bennett (Drew) West Homeland School, until the family moved to Plains, Missouri; Cynthia Newman, Dallas, Texas; and Caroline town when Gale was in the third grade. He Devoy (John) Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren, John Zupan graduated from West Plains High School in (Eva) Mansfield, Texas; Catherine White (Ryan) Springdale, 1954 where he was a good athlete, playing both basketball and Arkansas; Mary-Louise Tollenaar (John) West Plains, Missouri; football. He attended the -Columbia on Margaret Schloss (Jason) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Molly Rivard, an NROTC scholarship and was active in campus activities, San Antonio, Texas; Olivia and Henry Devoy, Houston, Texas; including serving as President of Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity nine great grandchildren, Avery and John J. Zupan IV, Sophia, and induction into QEBH, a senior honor society. Following Caroline and Mary-Claire White, Frances and Sam Schloss, his 1958 university graduation, he was commissioned a Second Eleanor Tollenaar and Jackson Miller Rivard; a first cousin, Joe Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and served his Spears, West Plains, Missouri and several nieces and nephews. country as a helicopter pilot from 1958-1962. On June 20, 1959, Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian he married Janet Gum Paris in West Plains, Missouri. They had Church of Mtn. Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson- three daughters, Elizabeth Paris, Cynthia Carroll and Janet Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO Caroline, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last 65775. summer. The couple lived on all three coastlines of the United States during their first four years of marriage, first at the Naval https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baxterbulletin/obituary.aspx?n=gale-l-ne Air Station in Pensacola, Florida and then at the Santa Ana wman&pid=196159534&fhid=25966 Helicopter Base in Santa Ana, California. Gale began his civilian life in Portland, Maine as a salesman for the Warren Paper John Williams ’53 Company then returned with his family to Missouri in 1963 and developed property on Table Rock Lake in Branson. The John P. Williams, 85, of Kansas City, died family moved to Hannibal, Missouri in 1967 where he worked peacefully at home surrounded by his now as General Manager for Bonanza Buildings and later started his late wife, Carol Ann Williams, and daughter, own farm metal building company, Sun Building Systems. In Elizabeth Ann Williams, on March 27, 2020. 1984 he was named Executive Director of the Hannibal Chamber John was born in Columbia on July 7, 1934 to of Commerce and Industrial Council. At its helm, he grew Nola B. Old and Paul A. Williams. He graduated manufacturing in the city by 30 percent, represented Hannibal from Hickman High School in 1952, and the as part of the governor’s Economic Development Group in Japan,

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University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in accounting Shore in 2009 a favorite hangout was the Blarney Stone Pub. in 1956, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He loved spending time in the Outer Banks sharing a big house John married his wife in 1955 in their hometown of Columbia. with family and friends and enjoyed traveling with Diane on They moved to Ann Arbor, where John earned a law degree at several cruises and trips to visit friends and relatives. Jim loved the University of Michigan in 1959, and then to Texas, where baseball and although he adopted the Baltimore Orioles as his John served in the United States Air Force as a JAG Captain from American League team, he was always true to his hometown 1959-1962 at Webb Air Force Base. John and Carol Ann settled team, the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1989 Jim was first diagnosed in Kansas City, where John joined the law firm of Caldwell with Parkinson’s Disease and later Lewy Body Dementia. He was Blackwell Sanders & Matheny (now Husch Blackwell) in 1962; one of the earliest patients to receive Deep Brain Stimulation he retired in 1995. His daughter, sister- and brother-in-law Implants. This treatment greatly improved his quality of life Laura Lee Ellifrit and K. Paul Ellifrit, and sister-in-law Nancy L. going from near immobility to a very active lifestyle even Schoenbrun survive him. A wonderful and devoted husband and participating in the 2003 Louisville Triple Crown of running. father, he was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Diane, of 36 years; sons, Cliff, Don and Peter (Tonya); his https://www.columbiatribune.com/obituaries/20200510/john-p- sisters, Barbara (Ed) Grazier and Sandra (John) Muehling; two williams-1934-2020 grandchildren, Madison and Carsen; sister-in-law, Nancy (Billy) Ellison; ’brother,’ Ron (Geeters) Isbel; Goddaughter, Chelsea Isbel; several nieces and nephews; other loving family; and many Missouri Beta - Westminster lifelong friends. Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to James Verity ’67 the Eastern Shore Family YMCA, Attn: Andre Elliott, 26164 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418, to Riverside Shore Colonel James Edward “Jimbo” Verity (US Army, Retired), left Hospice, P.O. Box 616, Onley, VA 23418, or to Brain Support this life of love and service on 6 March 2020 in Parksley, VA. Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026 A resident of Parksley, he previously resided in Olney, MD and (www.brainsupportnetwork.org). Yorktown, VA, as well as numerous locations throughout the world during his military service. https://www.williamsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/ColonelJames-VerityUSARet Jim was born May 4, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Florence (French) Verity and graduated from Cleveland High School. In Nebraska Alpha - Nebraska 1969 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Gary Petersen ’56 Sociology from Westminster College in Fulton, MO. He was commissioned as a Distinguished Gary G. Petersen of Paradise Valley, Ariz., passed away suddenly ROTC graduate in the Regular Army Infantry as a Second March 16, 2020, of cardiac arrest. Born on May 4, 1936, in Lieutenant. Jim later earned a Master of Science degree from Antelope County to Peter and Josephine (Scheer) Petersen, Gary the University of Southern California and a second MS from the is survived by his three sons and their spouses, Industrial College of the Armed Forces. During his distinguished Brent and Karen Campopiano, Chris and Tracey 29-year career in the Army, Jim was a Senior Aviator flying Hartmann, and Scott Petersen; nephew and helicopters, and a Master Paratrooper and Army Ranger. He spouse, Richard and Teresa Noll; great-nephew moved to aviation maintenance where he held many supervisory and spouse, Colton and Stephanie (Stanley) and senior management positions with assignments in Germany Noll; and granddaughters, Sadie and Ella and . Later in his career he was assigned to the Pentagon Petersen. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, as the Army Systems Coordinator for the AH-64 Apache. He was Elizabeth (Ewert) Petersen, whom he divorced in then selected as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary 2003. After many years in the Midwest, Gary spent his final years of the Army and later appointed Chief, Requirements and in Arizona. At the time of his death he was living in Paradise Acquisitions for the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. His numerous Valley and, after a fall, he was rehabilitating a spinal injury when awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion he unexpectedly suffered a heart attack. Gary was 83. of Merit (2nd award), and the Honorable Order of St. Michael Gary grew up in Wood River, and in high school became co- Medal. Jim was an enthusiastic runner during his time on active captain of the football team, the Grand Island Islanders, during duty, having completed numerous marathons and enjoyed early their 1953 Nebraska Class A undefeated State Championship morning 10k races with his wife and friends. season. In retirement Jim continued to grow his circle of friends and From there, Gary’s life took him around the globe. After while living at Fort Knox where his wife was stationed, members high school, he enrolled at the University of California at Los of the Officer’s Wives Club brought him under their wings and Angeles and earned an MBA from the University of Illinois. In they eventually changed the name to the Officer’s Spouses Club college, Gary was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He due in large part to his participation. Jimbo also volunteered and Beth spent their first years of marriage in Europe, where at various organizations to include church, the American Red Gary was stationed in Germany as an Army lieutenant. He was Cross, Washington Literacy Council and on the Board of the honorably discharged from military service in 1960. When he Eastern Shore Family YMCA. and Beth moved back to the States, they settled in New Jersey, Jim was an avid golfer and never missed a chance to take out his where Gary began a business career on Wall Street. Working in boat or go fishing with the local anglers. Since moving to the labor relations in the electronics industry, he and Beth moved

21 CHAPTER ETERNAL twice more before settling in suburban Chicago for many for developmentally disabled adults at 34377 N. Almond Rd., years. Eventually he struck out on his own, buying out a small Gurnee, IL 60031 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois manufacturing company, Weltek International, in South Bend, Chapter at P.O Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011 (https:// Indiana. In the early 1980s, Gary was the chairman of the www.alz.org/illinois) would be appreciated. Electronics Industry Association and testified before Congress in 1982 before the Committee on Education and Labor. Under https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=richard-l- hollander-dick&pid=196234786&fhid=2069 President Ronald Reagan, Gary traveled to Iran with a delegation of business people. In retirement, he opened Heartland Popcorn which distributed flavored popcorn throughout the Midwest. John McGreer ’52 Gary loved to travel and experience the outdoors where he John T. McGreer lll passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020. sailed (summer and winter), cross-country skied, played tennis He was born September 23, 1933 to John T. McGreer Jr. and and gardened. He continued his mother’s legacy through the Irene (Ruwe) McGreer in Montreal, Canada. John met the love Josephine Petersen Foundation, which supported the Stuhr of his life, Marilyn (Brewster) McGreer while Museum in Grand Island, and scholarships for students in attending the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. the region of Central Nebraska. Gary’s appreciation of Native They married in 1956 and moved to Omaha, American art forms took him to the Phoenix area, where he Nebraska where he attended the University of spent his final years. Gary will be best remembered for his big Nebraska Medical Center. He served as a U.S. laugh and unending curiosity. Army Captain after completing his radiology Because of COVID-19 restrictions, an interment of Gary’s ashes and pathology fellowship at the University of is being planned for 2021 where his parents, Josephine and Michigan. Following in his father’s footsteps Pete Petersen, are buried, in Westlawn Memorial Park in Grand as a radiologist, John returned to Lincoln eventually becoming Island. Condolences can be sent by email to Chris Petersen at president of Radiology Associates P.C. and serving as Lincoln [email protected]. General Hospital’s Chief of Staff. First and foremost, John was a loving and devoted family man. He loved watching his family https://theindependent.com/obituaries/gary-g-petersen-83/article_187cb24c- grow, marveling at his children, grandchildren and great- cf88-11ea-b68a-df1e1ec732fd.html grandchildren. Family was John’s greatest treasure. John valued his community and enjoyed giving back. He was a dedicated Richard Hollander ’48 leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a life-long supporter of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, and believed in helping the next class Richard was born July 4th, 1929 in Omaha, NE to the late Joseph of radiologists succeed through his continuous mentoring and Herbert and Cornelia (nee Gjertson) Hollander. He passed coaching of radiology students. He received multiple awards for peacefully on May 16th, 2020 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He his commitment and service. Most importantly, John lived by was the beloved husband of Jane Hollander (nee the Golden Rule. His smile and humor will be missed by many. Jackson) for 66 years; loving father of the late Survivors include his wife Marilyn Jo (Brewster) of Lincoln, Karen Hollander, Richard (Michelle) Hollander daughters and sons-in-law Jane and John Sinovic of Omaha; Jr., Jeffrey (Suzan) Hollander, Lynn (Martin) Julie and Mike Sullivan of Lincoln; Mary and Craig Schmidt of Dooley and Craig (Lorie) Hollander; loving Tennessee; daughter-in-law Connie (Redding) McGreer; brother- grandfather of Jenna, Megan and Jackson Dooley, in-law Robert Brewster; and sister-in-law Frances (North) Ryan and Nicholas Hollander, McKenzie and Brewster. Grandchildren and spouses Emily McGreer and Brian Jackson Hollander, and a foster grandfather to Davison; Allison McGreer and Kaleb Nixon; Kathryn McGreer Stephen Stevkov; and fond brother of the late Harold Hollander. and Joseph Brooks; Sarah Sinovic and Michael Hardaway; Elisa Dick graduated from Omaha Central High School as a three- Sinovic and Bryan Murray; Jacob Schmidt; Elizabeth Grace sport letterman. He then attended the University of Nebraska Schmidt; John Sullivan; Mike IV and Katie (Dischler) Sullivan; in Lincoln, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business Tony Sullivan and Aleigh Chvatal; Patrick and Ellie (Perkins) administration and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Sullivan; Robert Sullivan and Carly Naramore; and Mayme After school he served in the US Army Counterintelligence Sullivan. Great-grandchildren Johanna Leibel; Kinley Nixon; Corps. He worked for Allstate for thirty years and retired as Aubree Brandau (Murray); Eliot Davison; Kaia Brooks; Hayes marketing director in 1985. Throughout his life he served his Brooks; Michael Joseph Sullivan V; and Carter Sullivan. Nephews community as president of Chicago JC’s in 1963-64, served on Mike, James, William, Wayne, Nathan and Matthew Brewster.He the Board of Directors of the Wright Home, was a consultant was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Jr. and Irene (Ruwe) to United Crusade of Mercy, National Alliance of Business McGreer; son, John Thomas McGreer IV; brother, Joel Edward and Jobs 4 Chicagoland and an active member of Presbyterian McGreer; brother-in-law, Frank W. Brewster; and sister-in-law, Church of Palatine. The greatest joy in his life was his family. Maydene Brewster. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to He was most content while with his wife, participating in, and Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (Attn: John T. McGreer III Memorial watching activities with his children and grandchildren. Dick Fund; P.O. Box 82866; Lincoln, NE 68501) or Villa Marie School was a selfless man and was always willing to lend a hand to help (Attn: John T. McGreer III Memorial Fund; 7205 N. 112 St.; no matter the circumstances. There will be a void in this world Waverly, NE 68462). by the loss of this good, kind man but his earthly struggles are over and he is now at peace. In lieu of flowers, please consider https://journalstar.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/john-t-mcgreer- donations to the Wright Home, an intermediate care facility lll/article_cc0e71ba-e057-549a-9aad-1104d60994b2.html

22 CHAPTER ETERNAL Nebraska Beta - Creighton New Hampshire Alpha - Dartmouth Richard McGuire ’65 Frederick Page ’51 McGuire, Richard Preston Jr. December 29, 1944 - April 13, 2020 Mr. Page was born in Orange, N.J., to Dorothy and Frederick Richard Preston McGuire, Jr. was born on December 29th, 1944 Page in 1932 and had resided in West Caldwell for over 50 in Topeka, KS. He passed away Monday April 13th, 2020 at age years. Following his graduation from Montclair High School, he 75. He had played all 18 holes superbly, and attended Dartmouth College (AB), becoming while the Ace eluded him, he knew he could a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. He not have played better. Richard was a loving then attended NYU Graduate Business School, husband of 37 years to Sally (Redding). Loving where he received his MBA in 1960. Frederick father of Todd Walter (Cindi Westendorf), established a successful 34-year career with the Matthew McGuire (Angela Van Weelden) and Schering Corporation in Kenilworth, N.J., where Patrick McGuire (Jill Evans). He was a proud he served as president of the Animal Health grandfather to Ryan and Kylee Malone, Nora Division for 10 years. He served his country and Cole McGuire, Liam, Evan and Shannen McGuire. He was honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. Frederick was the great-grandfather to Emma, Cullen, Hudson, Ava, Riley and well known as an avid NY Mets fan and for his sense of humor. Brady. Richard was one of six children; survived by sisters, Susie He enjoyed golf, tennis and reading but mostly spending time Thomsen (John), Francie Winkler (John), and brothers, Tim with his family and friends. McGuire (Cheryl), Wayne McGuire (Julie), and Andy McGuire. He was the beloved husband of 60 years of Miriam “Mimi” He is further survived by brother-in-law, Michael Redding; Lowell Page; loving father of Bill Page; Janet Hennessey and her countless nieces, nephews, other relatives and so, so many good husband, Emmett; Jimmy Page and his wife, Jaime, and the late friends. Richard was preceded in death by his loving parents, Tommy Page (survived by Tommy’s partner Charlie Wright); Richard and Ruth McGuire. Richard graduated from Creighton dear brother of Joan Hayes and her husband, Bob; cherished University Law School in 1971. He was a member of Phi Kappa grandfather of Audrey, Dennis and Matthew Page; Andrew, Tara Psi and the ROTC. Following graduation he was assigned as and Colleen Hennessey; Owen, Alden and Ruby Page; Ryan and a 1st Lieutenant in an infantry battalion in Germany. Shortly Katie Page. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The afterward he was reassigned to the Judge Advocate General’s Salvation Army, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22314. office. Upon moving to Milwaukee, Richard practiced law for over 40 years, specializing in family law, and was known as a premier https://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-w- Guardian Ad Litem in the Milwaukee area. In retirement, page&pid=195216229&fhid=4774 Richard spent his time attending games, concerts and recitals of his grandchildren, traveling a bit, playing cards at the Wisconsin Club while enjoying his $5 lunches, and of course perfecting his Timothy Robinson ’54 short game. As a huge sports fan, we could always expect an Timothy Bay Robinson, 84, died peacefully at home on January email from him the morning following a big game, his elegant 16, 2020. Tim was born on March 19, 1935 in Trenton, NJ prose (with many commas) describing the latest Creighton hoops and was a 1953 graduate of Trenton Central High School. He victory, the marvel of the Greek Freak, or the many mistakes subsequently earned degrees from Dartmouth made by our beloved Packers. Rich and Sally enjoyed their time College (B.A., geology), New York University together golfing at the Wisconsin Club, dining out with dear (M.A., math education), Rutgers University friends and new friends, traveling to Arizona and Florida, and (M.B.A., computer information systems), and chatting over coffee every morning at the kitchen table. Richard Iona College (M.S., computer science). He served (Rich, Richie, RP, Dick, Squire) has been described as one in a as a lieutenant in the Navy on the USS Stribling million, a fun-loving guy, a treasure, a gem, a character, a hoot, from 1957-59 during which he was part of a lovely man. It may be some time before we can gather together the U.S. response to the Lebanon conflict. He and truly celebrate his life, but we know there are many more taught math in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood for four years before stories to be told and many more glowing adjectives to add to working in Admissions and then as Registrar/Acting Dean of this list. Due to recent health and safety concerns, a memorial Administration at Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City service/party will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a University). In 1970, he left Jersey City to become the Founding donation can be made to 1st Tee Southeast Wisconsin (https:// Registrar and one of the first members of the staff of the soon- www.firstteesoutheastwisconsin.org/donate/), or a Charity of to-open Ramapo College of NJ. He was part of a very small team your choice. which worked to lay the groundwork so Ramapo was ready to open for students in September, 1971. He stayed at Ramapo https://omaha.com/obituaries/mcguire-richard-preston-jr/article_5d13e163- 2178-5ce0-aebb-e3fcc7783035.html for the rest of his career, remaining in the administration for more than a decade as Dean of Academic Services, and then as a tenured member of the faculty in the Anisfield School of Business where he taught and served as the Convener of the Computer Information Systems program. Tim was so appreciative of the many colleagues who shared with him the adventure of founding a college and nurturing it through almost five decades. On the recommendation of Ramapo Founding

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President George Potter and the support of President Robert career in the stock brokerage business where he worked with Scott, the College Board of Trustees honored Tim with the Kidder Peabody and The Fiduciary as well as owning his own title of Dean Emeritus when he retired in 1997. Tim was active firm, Crucible Securities. Bill also ventured into the computer in technology-related professional organizations throughout business working for DEC, Sperry and Unisys. Bill and his family his career. He also served as President of the New Jersey lived in Westfield, NJ for 35 years before moving to Charlotte Schoolmasters Club and as an evaluator of middle schools for because of health issues. Bill was very active with his family and the Middle States Association. In retirement, he was a member community where he coached both soccer and wrestling and of The Hobbyists and the Ramapo College Retiree Group. A very was a member of the Westfield Booster Club. In Charlotte, he proud moment in his life was the opportunity to be present was active with the Latin America Coalition. Bill is survived by in 1967 when President Lyndon Johnson and Premier Alexei his wife of 59 years, Sandra Miller; his three sons, Robert Miller Kosygin of the U.S.S.R. held a summit at Hollybush, his parents’ (Lisa), Thomas Miller (Melissa) and James Miller (Melissa); seven home on the campus of Glassboro State College (now Rowan grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by University) where his father was president. Tim was a musician his sister, Valerie Cisneros. Memorials may be made to Hospice & (he had perfect pitch) and classical music lover. He played tennis Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Ave., Charlotte, NC with a Ramapo faculty group until he was almost 80. He was an 28226 or charity of your choice. average golfer, but he loved the game even as it frustrated him. He was an excellent bridge player, a good skier, an avid birder https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/obituary.aspx?n=william- harold-miller&pid=194964233&fhid=5889 (often traveling to distant locations just to add a bird to his life list), a seasoned sailer (the Caribbean and Chesapeake Bay were frequent locations of sailing adventures), an enthusiastic Thomas Jones ’58 power volleyball player and a lover of mysteries. He was an early adopter of technology and was awarded a State grant to furnish Thomas G. Jones passed away April 17, 2020. the first computer teaching lab at Ramapo. Tim was soft-spoken and funny, and loved spending time with his family. He and his wife Nancy traveled extensively including making trips to Bruce Bley ’65 Colombia and Bulgaria to adopt three of their children. He is Bruce C. Bley passed away June 16, 2020. survived by his much-loved wife of 40 years, Nancy Mackin Robinson, who is also a founding member of the Ramapo College staff. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Thomas Paul Stubbe ’48 and Margaret Bay Robinson, and by his brother, Thomas. He is Paul Edmund Stubbe passed to be with God on December 8, also survived by a large and extended family including children 2019; he would have been 90 years old on Christmas Eve. He died Katherine Thomas and her husband Neil; Thomas Robinson; at home, Aberdeen Ct, Palm Harbor, FL in Hospice Care, in the Captain (U.S. Army) Hai Robinson; Leslie Robinson and her wife presence of his wife, Sueshila Stubbe and her daughter Deborah Kristine Padro; Lucy Robinson and her fiancé Matt Baron; Hanh Phillips, after a very full and satisfying life that was devoted to Vo Norden and her husband John; Frank Huynh; Laura Nguyen serving the Brandywine Valley Community in PA and DE, and and her fiancé Paul Holly; and Emily Tran. Surviving also are then that of Albuquerque, NM for the past 22 years. Born in six grandchildren: Gwyneth Thomas, Kat Thomas, William 1929, and raised in Elizabeth, NJ during the World War II years Huynh, Jacqueline Huynh, Shane Norden and Cate Norden. Also he was the second-born of Edmund Tiege and Elizabeth Brown surviving are his sister-in-law, Gloria Clark, and her children, Stubbe. He was notably proud of being an Eagle Scout; their Oath Jeffrey and Patrick Clark and their families. In lieu of flowers, of Service formed the core values he lived throughout his entire contributions to the Ramapo College Retiree Group Scholarship life. A second influence to his character was the summer farming (ramapo.edu/foundation) would be much appreciated. The life he lived as a teen in Layton, PA, in the Poconos, where his scholarship is awarded yearly to an outstanding Ramapo student father had bought a farm. There, he and his brother, Charles and leader. Stanley Stubbe (now living in Pottstown, PA) and his sister https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/10579866/Timothy-Robinson Joan Stubbe, Mrs. Douglas Akers, (deceased 2008, Annapolis, MD) planted oak and apple trees, milked cows, and did haying and raised vegetables during those War Years. Choosing to go New York Alpha - Cornell to Cornell University, he was the secretary of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, a manager for both the School magazine and the William Miller ’55 Varsity Crew Team and elected to Cornell’s Honorary Society William Harold Miller, age 82, passed away on January 7, 2020 before graduating with a degree in Agricultural Economics, 1951. after a 33-year battle with Parkinsons. He was born in New York With the advent of the Korean War, he chose to enlist in the City, NY on April 7, 1937, son of the late Harold Miller and Doris Air Force, graduated from Officers Candidate School, Lackland Guarini. Bill was a graduate of Choate Boarding School (’54) A.F. Base, San Antonio, TX, 1953 and served in Lowry A.F. as well as a graduate of Cornell University (’58) in Restaurant Base, . In January 1954, he joined the Atlas Powder Co., Management and Accounting. He was also a member of Phi in Wilmington, DE and was transferred to St. Louis, MO with a Kappa Psi and ROTC. Bill started his career managing his 6 state territory in the Southwest. There, he met his first wife, family owned restaurant, Millers, in the Woolworth Building Patricia Sue Collins, marrying June 1957. When he was relocated in New York City, where he was recognized as one of the top back to Wilmington, he established a home there, and later in restaurateurs in New York City. He later created a successful Kennett Square, PA. There were two sons of this marriage: first,

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Eric P., born August 24, 1979, now of Safety Harbor, FL, who missiles. He went on to join the engineering group, Benatec lives with his children Paula and Charlotte Stubbe and a great Associates in Camp Hill and later moved to the Electrical granddaughter Ave Stubbe, and Eric’s son Steven E. Stubbe, now Consulting field, where he was involved in the design of residing in Shaver Lake, CA. Paul was able to attend the wedding commercial and industrial buildings, including schools, colleges, celebration of this grandson Steven to Elizabeth (Liz) Foran churches, nursing homes and hospitals, potable and wastewater on September 28 in Tampa, FL. Paul’s second son Steven was treatment plants, and roadway lighting projects. Outside of born May 19, 1964 and is now living in Bridgewater, NJ with his work, he was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, daughter Samantha Stubbe. Paul completed a Masters Degree in New Cumberland. He also belonged to the Fairview Township Economics at the University of Delaware in 1966, and then began Authority, and participated in boy scouts for many years with a 32-year career in Wilmington, DE with employment at ICI Troop 198 of Etters, PA. He enjoyed taking German and Geology Chemicals, AstraZeneca, and in 1981 forming his own Financial classes at Dickinson College well into his 80s and at one time Planning Business with Alan Peters. During these years, he was probably their oldest student. Herm could often be found was President of the DE Valley Cornell Club, President of the working in his wood and metal shop, taking things apart and Wilmington Chapter of the National Association of Business figuring out how they operated. He also enjoyed going out to Economists, and President of the Red Clay Valley Association, eat with family and friends, especially at his favorite restaurant the Brandywine Valley Association and the Crum Creek – Theo’s. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Thomas Watershed Association. Having divorced his first wife in 1985, A. Hanemann (Kim) of Bridgewater Township, NJ and Karen he remarried Sueshila (Barbara Rusch) Szanto in Downingtown, E. Melvin (Larry) of York Haven; and grandchildren, Lauren PA, April 26, 1991, the daughter of Ross George Rusch and Mary Conley (Kyle), Rachael Melvin (fiance, Haydon White), Joshua M McConnell. They have been blessed each day of their 28 years Hanemann, Benjamin Hanemann, and Elizabeth Hanemann. together. She had two daughters by a marriage to Ivan G. Szanto, He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth A. of Budapest, Hungary: Marianne E. Szanto, now Mrs. Peter J. (Bishop) Hanemann. Services will be held on Saturday, March Owens of Ocean View, DE and Dr. Deborah L. Szanto now Mrs. 21, 2020 at Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Theodore Phillips of Yorktown Heights, NY. Paul loved and was New Cumberland; visitation will be from 10-11:30AM, with beloved by these daughters and their children: Brian R. Owens, a memorial service beginning at 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, Lauren E. Owens and Tyler I. Phillips. In 1996, Paul and Sueshila Herm requested that any contributions in his name be made to moved from their Westtown, PA home to Albuquerque, NM. either of the following: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, There, they pursued their lifelong hobby together of hiking — 530 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070, or the Humane on the Appalachian Trail, the mountains of NM and CO, the Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc., 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, Alps, and the Pyrenees. For 22 years they lived in the beautiful PA 17111. SW, and here Paul served the community at the NM Museum of Natural History, the Rio Grande Nature Center, the Sandia https://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=herman-a-ha nemann&pid=195676451&fhid=22858 Mountain National History Center, and the US Forest Service Sandia Ranger District. Here, his most proud accomplishment for 15 years was his tutoring of over forty 4th and 5th graders for the National Oasis Organization. Paul was an accomplished New York Beta - Syracuse watercolorist and participated in two painting groups at the Bear Warren Kennedy ’47 Canyon Senior Center for all his years in Albuquerque. Warren Robert Kennedy died peacefully of natural causes at his https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/abqjournal/obituary.aspx?n=paul- home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on April 6, 2020, at the age of edmund-stubbe&pid=194855399 96. Warren (Jamie to his friends) was born on October 13, 1923, in Rockville Center, Long Island, as the second son of Harry Kennedy and Josephine Sherrer Herman Hanemann ’48 Kennedy. He grew up in Rockville Center where Herman A. Hanemann, 91, a native of New Cumberland, passed he attended the local public schools. At the away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg outbreak of World War II, Warren joined the Hospital. Son of the late Herman Andrew and Matilda (Landis) U.S. Army Air Corps where he achieved the rank Hanemann, he was born on February 17, 1929 of Sergeant, serving in the 9th Troop Carrier in Harrisburg. Herm was active in sports and Command, 437th Troop Carrier Group, 84th scouting throughout his youth. He attended New Squadron. He was stationed in England, France, and Belgium Cumberland High School and Cornell University, for the duration of the war delivering troops and supplies via earning Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in air to the combat areas of Europe. At the conclusion of the war, Electrical Engineering. During college, he was Warren took advantage of the G I Bill and enrolled in the College a member of the rowing team, a Phi Kappa of Business Administration of Syracuse University. He joined Psi fraternity brother and active in Amateur Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and completely engaged university life. Radio. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, and attended It was at Syracuse University that he met the love of his life, the Signal Corps Officers Radar Class at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Jane Eyerly, eldest daughter of Edward Grone Eyerly and Marion His security assignments included being stationed in Berlin, Schimpf Eyerly. Warren and Jane were married at The Church Germany, where he was assigned to electronic espionage in the Highlands in White Plains, New York, on June 15, 1948. during the Cold War. In the private sector, he joined Bendix After graduating from college in 1949, Warren was hired by the Corporation, where he designed radar proximity fuzes for guided J.L. Hudson Department Store in downtown Detroit, Michigan,

25 CHAPTER ETERNAL second in size only to Macy’s of Manhattan. It was in Detroit that New York Epsilon - Colgate Jill was born, the first of Warren and Jane’s three children. In 1951 Warren was hired as a buyer for E.W. Edward’s Department Thomas DeLessio ’49 Store and the family returned to Syracuse. It was there that Thomas was born on May 25, 1929 and passed away on Saturday, their second child, Scott was born. In 1955 Warren joined the November 23, 2019. Tom continued his football career playing J. C. Penney Company to become a buyer for Penney’s national at Colgate University (as a fraternity brother of Phi Kappa chain of stores. The family moved to Garden City, New York, and Psi) where he graduated in 1951with a bachelor’s degree in Warren commuted to Penney’s New York City headquarters. In Psychology and a master’s degree in business administration 1960 Jo Ann Kennedy was born, and the family was complete. As from Hofstra University. Thomas was a proud member of the the Penney Company expanded, Warren was sent further and United States Army where he served during the Korean War further afield – Japan, Singapore, The , Italy, Spain, in the Medical Corp at Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda and Germany – in order to seek out quality clothing items for Maryland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First retail in the national chain. This experience instilled in him a Presbyterian Church of Naples. love of other cultures that won him friends across the globe. The year 1965 was life-changing: Warren was made European https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/thomas-delessio- Buying Manager for the Penney Company, and he and the entire obituary?pid=194554879 family were transferred to London, England. Here he was free as never before to direct his own business affairs, to enjoy the rich life that London provided, to travel throughout the continent, New York Eta - Buffalo and to engage the diversity of cultures that is Europe. At this Brian Flaherty ’89 time he discovered a love of skiing that led him to Kitzbuhel, The brothers of the New York Eta chapter at SUNY at Buffalo are Wengen, Saas-Fee, and Zermatt, where, for short periods, he sad to report the passing of Brian D. Flaherty on March 26, 2020. would sail the mountains. In 1970, with the ready availability Brian was a member of the 1989 Iota pledge of inexpensive goods from other countries, Warren reluctantly class, which was one of the largest the chapters closed Penney’s European office, said good-bye to London, and had inducted up to that point. He will be sorely brought the family back to the U.S. to settle in Old Greenwich, missed. Connecticut. Again Warren commuted to Penney’s Manhattan office. However, the lure of London turned out to be stronger Brian was an original resident of the first and than anyone anticipated. When the opportunity arose to join a only official fraternity house in the university’s start-up corporation called Dimension Weld—which owned the Greek system. He provided his chapter with manufacturing rights to a new fashion applique process—Warren laughter, memories, and brotherly love. His pride left the Penney company and signed on as European Distribution in the fraternity was immeasurable and attending UB was an Manager of the new Dimension Weld Corporation. In 1972, the experience that he greatly treasured. family again relocated to London and their second tenure turned HIs brothers reminisce at present about the good times out to be just as rewarding as the first—with one difference. that Brian ushered in each and every semester. His wit, his During the first London venture the family had lived the entire philosophy, and his passion for life are anything but gone for time at Wellington Court overlooking Hyde Park; this time, their those that knew him. As Phi Kappa Psi fraternity traditions residence changed every year—Camden Hill Court, Astell Street, continue to be passed along in Buffalo, the legacy of his spirit Albert Hall Mansions, Trevor Square. As a result they were able will be as well. to experience several different neighborhoods of London, their shops, their pubs, and their local culture. In 1976, Warren again Brian was proud to have worked for his family business and to closed down a European office, returned to the U.S. and settled have taken on his own professional ventures. He is survived by in Wilton, Connecticut. Here Warren and Jane resided until his wife and daughter in Elizabeth, New Jersey. For those wishing his retirement. Soon after retiring, Warren and Jane moved to to help us assist his family, a special fund has been set up at Norwich, Vermont—their favorite area of . They https://gf.me/u/ymn3yi. Please contact our alumni association spent several happy years in Vermont, but ultimately settled in for more information. Williamsburg, Virginia, where Warren continued to enjoy many https://www.gornyandgornyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Brian-Flaherty/ of his favorite activities including travelling, skiing, dining out, hosting friends from across the seas, playing golf, and collecting antique clocks. For many years, he volunteered at the local public library, and he always looked forward to serving as one of New York Gamma - Columbia the marshals at the Kingsmill PGA golf championship. He leaves Jerry Kerkhof ’55 behind his devoted wife of 72 years, Jane Eyerly Kennedy; his Jerry Lee Kerkhof, 85, of Westfield, Indiana three children: Jill Marsceill (Michael), Scott Kennedy (Carole passed away on May 13, 2020. He was born on Dyal), Jo Ann Russell (Morgan); six grandchildren, Christopher September 14, 1934 in Indianapolis. He will be and Patrick Marsceill, Sam, James and Ben Kennedy, and Henry buried with military honors at a small, graveside Russel; and an ever-growing number of great-grandchildren. service. Jerry was a retired Attorney at Law; https://www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net/obituary/warren-robert-kennedy/ founder and past president of Jerry Kerkhof, Inc. car dealership and Kerkhof Realty, Inc.; a Kentucky Colonel, a Reserve Captain and veteran

26 CHAPTER ETERNAL of the US Air Force; and President of the Board of Directors most recently he used his engineering skills to design and build for Ivy Tech College (1968). A Westsider of Indianapolis, Jerry a shed and deck, both from the ground up. His beloved, Angela, graduated from George Washington High School where we was by his side, was an inseparable sidekick for his projects and Lt. Colonel of the R.O.T.C. (Battalion Commander), Top Scholar adventures. He enjoyed star gazing, relaxing in the hot tub, a in 1952, Captain of the Rifle Team, President of the Honor good thunderstorm, fireworks displays, exploring Hawaii, the Society, Delegate to Hoosier Boy State, and member of the track tranquility of the Adirondacks, a good glass of whiskey, spending team. He was awarded a full scholarship to Columbia University time with friends and family, listening to music, and developing in his senior year. Jerry graduated from Columbia University in codes for excel spreadsheets. What warmed his heart most New York City in 1956. At Columbia, Jerry was a member of the was playing and snuggling with his dog Wrinkles. Joshua will track team, an officer of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, and a member be forever remembered for his infectious laugh, a smile that of the Blue Key Society. He received the Republic Aviation Award could light up any room, loyalty to friends and family, a kind in his senior year of R.O.T.C and became a commissioned officer and caring heart, and a hard worker always striving to do his in the US Air Force. Jerry was discharged from the Air Force as a very best. Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Resa. 1st Lieutenant. He was stationed at Little Rock Arkansas, Clark He is survived by his wife, Angela, his father Terrence, brother Air Base in the Philippines, and traveled extensively throughout Jeremy (Karen) and loving nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, the as an Auditor in the Auditor General’s Office. Jerry and longtime friends. His family and friends are incredibly graduated from Indiana University of Law in Indianapolis. Jerry proud of Joshua and feel blessed to have known and loved was President of his law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. He received him. He touched so many hearts and made a positive impact his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1975 and served as a volunteer on this world; he will be deeply missed. Donations in lieu of public defender. He was a long standing member of St. Michael’s flowers may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project https:// Catholic Church in Indianapolis and St. Maria Goretti Catholic communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/campaign/ Church in Westfield. He is survived by his loving family - wife In-Memory-of-Joshua-Gleason of 63 years Diana (Barber); son Lee (Leslie); daughter Leslie (Anthony) Zogheib; daughter Carolyn (Scott) Wahl; daughter https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com/obituary/joshua-gleason Donna (Scot) Johnson; daughter Kathy (Muno) Henderson; son North Carolina Alpha - Duke Michael (Susan); son Matthew; son Kenny; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Donations in memory of Jerry Kerkhof Charles Alexander ’47 can be made to Saint Meinrad at www.saintmeinrad.org or St. Charles Thomas Alexander, Professor emeritus, the Medill Jude’s Children Hospital at www.stjude.org. School of Journalism at Northwestern University, passed away November 15, 2019 in Alexandria, VA at 91. A long-time https://www.indianafuneralcare.com/obituaries/Jerry-Lee- Kerkhof?obId=13350087 Alexandria resident, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Brown Alexander; daughters Elizabeth “Liza” Alexander Marshall (John) of New York Theta - RIT Arlington, VA; Lucy Alexander Murphy (Braden) of Potomac, MD; grandchildren Charlie and Joshua Gleason ’99 Emma Marshall.Born in Minneapolis, MN on Joshua Joseph Gleason, 43, of Hughesville, MD, died on May 1, September 21, 1928 to Dr. Charles Thomas and 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. Mary Stinson Alexander. His family home was in Mount Vernon IN. He received his BA from Duke University in Born on October 27, 1976 in Austell, Georgia and, 1950. After two years military service during the Korean War, Ft. raised in Rochester, New York. He was the son of Belvoir, VA, and two years studying at Boston University School Terrence Gleason and the late Resa Lea Welker. of Theology, he obtained an MS from the Columbia University Joshua had an insatiable thirst for learning with Graduate School of Journalism. He began his journalism career a natural talent for math and science. He held a with the Washington Star (1956-61) as assistant city editor, Master’s of Science in Electrical and Computer followed by managing editor of the Wilmington (DE) Morning Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, a News and Evening Journal (1961-66), and editor and publisher Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering of the Dayton (OH) Journal Herald. He returned to Washington, from Rochester Institute of Technology, as well DC in 1975 as professor of journalism and director of the Medill as a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. A News Service, retiring in 1994. He had a lifelong love of sports, strong supporter of the U.S. military, he deployed for two tours music, theater, travel and the church, serving as elder of the in Iraq as a civilian contractor. His successful career evolved Georgetown Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. In lieu of over the past twenty years, and he was currently Bowhead flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Georgetown Vice President of UICGS Engineering & Program Management Presbyterian Church, 3115 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20007. (EPM) Group. He lived the Bowhead cultural values: hard work, respect, and humility. He cared about all he interacted with https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary. and took a personal interest in promoting and developing the aspx?n=charles-alexander&pid=194516040&fhid=2192 professional growth of all his employees. Joshua applied his drive for learning and a strong work ethic to all areas of this life. Joshua played just as hard as he worked. From an early age Joshua enjoyed home improvement projects,

27 CHAPTER ETERNAL Ohio Alpha - Ohio Wesleyan in Philadelphia, retiring in 2011 as President of Northmarq Capital. After retiring, Craig spent time visiting his children Robert Horr ’62 and grandchildren, traveling, playing golf, biking along the Robert (Bob) W. Horr, age 77, of Plain City went home to the Schuylkill, taking classes at the University of Pennsylvania, and Lord on March 29, 2020 after a 6-year battle with cancer. Bob volunteering at Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House. Craig was born January 15, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky, raised in was known for his kindness, his fairness, his sense of humor, and Portsmouth, Ohio, graduated from Portsmouth his openness to new ideas and experiences. Craig is survived by High School in 1961. In 1965 he earned a B.A. his children Rob and Sara Butchenhart and Nell and Ted Sears, degree in English, speech, and theater from beloved grandchildren Luke, Mia, Max, Eli, and Will, sisters Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Elaine Rudolf and Joan Damiani and their families, many cousins After spending 2 years teaching at Delaware and lifelong friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hayes High School and another 2 years at Ronald McDonald House at www.philarmhorg/donate or by mail Ohio Wesleyan University as Coordinator of to 3925 Chestnut St, Phila., PA 19104. Student Activities, he spent the remainder of https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/inquirer/obituary.aspx?n=robert-craig- his teaching career at Grandview Heights High School teaching butchenhart&pid=196422014 English, British literature, debate, and theater as well as coaching the girls’ tennis team and acting as the voice of the Bobcats announcing football games. Bob retired from fulltime John Timmons ’43 teaching and decided to attend Columbus State Community College, earned an associate degree in paralegal studies and John P. Timmons passed away March 20, 2020. worked as a paralegal for 4 years before permanently retiring. Bob then started volunteering at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where he became a Docent and gave almost 2500 Robert Olson ’50 hours of his time over 5 summers at the Cheetah Yard in the Robert “Bob” Olson, 89 of Lebanon, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Heart of Africa area of the Zoo. As you can see, Bob did not like the Mt Pleasant Retirement Community. Born to Oscar A. “Olie” to be idle! Bob attended Indian Run United Methodist Church and Katherine (nee: Page) Olson on February 8, 1931 in Marshall, in Dublin for most of the last 35 years and over the years served MO. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University as a trustee, usher, liturgist, was a member of the choir, and where he met his wife Anne. He went on to attend Chase College recently helped with Vacation Bible School. The service of School of Law where he earned his juris doctorate in 1966, he celebration of Bob’s life will take place at the church at a later then practiced law, Robert S. Olson Attorney in Lebanon for 40 date after COVID-19 restrictions are eased and the date and years. Bob’s love for music began when he met his wife Anne, time will be posted on this website. Preceded in death by his who was a music major. They were season tickets holders for the parents William Henry Horr and Marjorie Bell Marshall Horr. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years, he was a He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Everetta (Evie) past member of the Board of Directors of the Symphony for 12 Elaine Taylor Horr and son Christopher William Horr, his sisters years and they enjoyed all music, but especially symphonic and Cathy Horr Hayes and Elizabeth Horr (Mark) Noel, brothers opera. Thomas Horr and James (Carol) Horr, and nieces and nephews. Bob was a veteran in the United States Air Force, a member Bob will also be missed by former exchange students who have of the Lebanon Kiwanis since 1956, a board member for the become part of the family over the years: Sarah Balmer-Hecht Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon School board and (Switzerland), Gry Marthinsen Bjornsgaard (Norway), Marit Habitat for Humanity. Bob had a love of photography, he and his Asserson (Norway), David Tinline (Australia), and Pernille wife traveled the world and he enjoyed capturing images along Vestergaard Jorgensen (Denmark). the way. He was an outdoorsmen, enjoyed hiking and visiting the In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cheetah National Parks while taking pictures. Preceded in death by his Conservation Fund (https://cheetah.org/), the Animal Programs parents, his daughter-in-law, Cindy Olson, brother, Walter Olson department at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, or Indian Run and sister-in-law, Adriana Olson. Bob is survived by his wife of United Methodist Church, Dublin, Ohio. almost 67 years, Anne (nee: Peck) Olson, two sons, David Olson and Thomas Olson, two grandchildren, Mike (Katrina) Olson and https://www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/robert-w-horr/ Steve (Abby) Olson, four great-grandchildren, Henry, Amelia, Andrew and Katie and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial donations may be made in Bob Olson’s name Robert Walker ’58 to the Kiwanis Merit Award Fund, P.O. Box 944, Lebanon, OH Robert D. Walker passed away December 29, 2019. 45036.

https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/robert-bob-olson?fh_id=13201 Robert Butchenhart ’65 Robert Craig Butchenhart of Phila., PA, died on June 25, 2020 with his children by his side. Craig was born on August 15, 1946. He was a graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Columbia University. He had a long career in commercial real estate financing

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Robert Timmons ’47 may be made to the Memorial Fund at Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street, Chester, Virginia 23831. Robert Baird Timmons, 91, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Sunnyside Retirement https://richmond.com/obituaries/timmons-robert/article_66c6419e-1bba- Community. Robert was born September 12, 1928, in Cleveland, 51a7-8e5f-87e626f84d73.html Ohio, to Donald Barnes and Mary Poe Timmons. He graduated from Montclair High School, Montclair, New Jersey. He earned his way Ohio Beta - Wittenberg through college at Ohio Wesleyan University Charles Hayes ’50 by painting barns and houses during the summers, graduating in 1950. He then studied Charles E. Hayes, was born March 13, 1931, in Evanston, IL, at Columbia University Teachers College and to Chester K. and Dorothy (Wilger) Hayes. He was raised in taught general science and chemistry before Park Ridge, IL, and graduated from Maine Township High joining Allied Chemical Corporation (now Honeywell), where School, where he was editor of the student he worked for over 30 years. Robert’s beloved wife of over newspaper. He earned a B.S. degree (1953) from 60 years, Juanita Baxter Timmons, preceded him to Glory Wittenberg College (University), Springfield, O, on January 1, 2020. Throughout their marriage, Juanita and where he was editor of the student newspaper Robert lived in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and and a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Virginia. They lived for 13 years in Branchburg, New Jersey, In 1955 he received an M.S. in Journalism then 37 years in Chester, Virginia, prior to moving to Sunnyside degree from the Medill School of Journalism, Retirement Community in 2016. Robert was blessed with Northwestern University. In 1974 he participated six children, who survive him: C. Robin Timmons (Leonard in the seminar for editors and publishers at Hamilton) and David Timmons (Kelly) with his first wife, and the American Press Institute, Columbia University and was John Timmons (Melinda), William Timmons (Tammy Marcum), awarded an Acknowledgement of Achievement. In 1954, while Marianna Coleman (Nelson) and Alan Timmons (Christina) completing work on his graduate degree, Mr. Hayes was hired with Juanita. He is also survived by one brother, James Donald by the late Stuart R. Paddock Sr., editor of Arlington Heights, Timmons (Anita); one brother-in-law, John Baxter (Donna); IL - based Paddock Publications, as a reporter for its group of his much-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and weekly newspapers. He advanced to news editor, managing his large extended family. His brothers, John, Richard and editor, executive editor, vice president and editor in chief. Frank Timmons; and foster brother, Eddie Eng, preceded him During his tenure as editor, the Paddock newspapers became in death. Robert and Juanita believed in community and church pioneers in the emerging suburban press and grew in frequency involvement wherever they lived. They were active in multiple from weekly to tri-weekly to daily. In 1975, Mr. Hayes joined the township committees, local PTAs, many church committees Chicago Tribune as editor of the Suburban Trib supplements and multiple other community organizations. Robert coached (1975-82). Before his retirement from the Tribune in 1994, he his sons’ Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams, as well subsequently served on the editorial board (1982) and as real as his daughter’s girls softball team. He was an Eagle Scout estate editor (1983-1994). In 1992, he received a SAMMY Award and participated in Boy Scouts with their sons, while Juanita from the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Chicago for his participated as a troop leader with Brownies and Girl Scouts coverage of the Chicago Housing Industry. After his retirement, with their daughter. While they were in New Jersey, Juanita he was New Homes columnist from 1994 to 2008 for the Copley and Robert enjoyed raising goats, sheep, chickens and geese. suburban daily newspapers which became part of the Sun-Times Throughout their marriage they gardened extensively, with Media Group and eventually acquired by the Chicago Tribune. family, neighbors and friends, often joining them around Mr. Hayes is past president (1969-1970) of the Chicago Headline the kitchen table canning and freezing fruits and vegetables. Club (Society of Professional Journalists-Sigma Delta Chi) and Robert sang bass in the church choir wherever he lived, and past president of the Suburban Press Club. He held memberships Juanita joined him in Joy Singers at Chester United Methodist in the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Chicago Press Church, which toured throughout the country performing Club, Chicago Press Veterans Association and Suburban Press Praise Concerts at various churches. Robert was a serious Foundation advisory council. He received the Christian Family bridge player including tournament play with his oldest son, Movement Instrument of Peace Aware in 1960 and was named David. Above all, Robert and Juanita believed in frugal living 1964 Man of the Year by Arlington Heights Jaycees. He served and personal sacrifice so that they could afford to help others from 1975 to 1982 as one of the original appointees to the in long-term, life-changing ways. A memorial service will be Illinois Health Facilities Authority, which issued tax-exempt conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Kyger Funeral bonds for non-profit health care institutions. He is a founder Home in Harrisonburg, with Pastor Tim Frost of Covenant and past president of the Opportunity Council, Inc. (1958-69), Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, officiating. In keeping with adult education program for Spanish-speaking migrant workers the Commonwealth of Virginia’s guidelines for COVID-19 facial and in 1959-60 he received a Certificate of Merit and Honorary coverings will be required for all those attending. A graveside Membership from the League of United Latin American service for Robert and Juanita will be held on July 18, 2020, at Citizens for his outstanding community service. He was made 2 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio, with Juanita’s an honorary member of the League of United Latin American nephew, William Baxter (Julie) officiating. Juanita’s urn will be Citizens (LULAC) in recognition of his efforts on behalf of tucked under Robert’s arm, and they will rise arm in arm when suburban Hispanics. In 1982, he received a letter of thanks from the trumpet sounds. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions then Governor James R. Thompson for his outstanding service

29 CHAPTER ETERNAL and a Recognition of Dedicated Service Award from Chairman cell phone or a computer. “He always wanted the actual printed John P. Dailey of the Illinois Health Facilities Authority. Mr. paper in his hand,” his wife said. “He didn’t want to read it on Hayes volunteered from 1957 to 2003 for The Salvation Army the Internet or anywhere else. He wanted to hold it in his hand.” and is past chairman of Family Services Advisory Council, Mr. Stroh’s sons each had a paper route over the years, and he past chairman and life member of the Community Counseling would wake up at 4:30 or 5 a.m. to greet The Blade truck that Center Advisory Council and ex officio member of the Chicago delivered the newspapers to their home. He and the kids would Advisory Board. The Army recognized his contributions with then stuff the newspapers with the ads and then load them onto nine honors and citations. He was a director of One Renaissance their bicycles for delivery. On Sundays, that work was followed Place condominiums and a member of Palatine Senior Center by doughnuts and church, son Mark Stroh said. He lived in and Christ Lutheran Church of Palatine. While a member of Port Clinton with his wife, Jane Herud Stroh, whom he met at the Palatine Senior Center, he assisted on PTSCC accreditation Wittenberg University and married in 1959. They had three sons. committees, helping to achieve high national standards from When they divorced, Mr. Stroh moved to Toledo. He married Lois National Council of Aging (NCOA), helping to them to achieve Young, who worked in health care and also had three sons, on funding. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert July 27, 1979. The couple moved to Sylvania and lived there until and sister-in-law Elizabeth (Grady). He is survived by his nieces they retired in 1996. In retirement, they lived in Cape Coral, Fla., Diane (Jack) Zajac of Niles and Lisa (Michael) Pozzi of Hoffman because they loved the warm weather. Mr. Stroh was an avid Estates, great-nephews Joseph Zajac, Patrick Zajac, Jacob Pozzi, runner, basketball player, and softball player and continued to Conner Pozzi and good friends Jason Whiston, Joe and Bonnie play in a softball league until recently, his son said. The couple Schneller, and Steve and Laura Novick, and many others. belonged to Faith Presbyterian Church. Mr. Stroh was born March 19, 1938 in Sewickley, Pa., to Katherine and Charles Stroh. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=charles-e- He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Stroh, who died in hayes&pid=195334261 1996, and whose wife, Molly Stroh, survives and lives in Toledo. He is survived by his wife, Lois Stroh; sister, Carol Kemp; sons Charles Stroh ’56 Steven Stroh and Mark Stroh; step-sons William Young, Steven Young, and Stewart Young; and five grandchildren. The family Charles “Chuck” Stroh, who worked at newspapers across the requests tributes to Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral, Midwest and served in production at The Blade for nearly 30 Fla., or Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Florida. years, died March 14 at Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Fla. He was 81. He died of complications from pneumonia, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=charles- his family said. Mr. Stroh became a newspaper stroh-chuck&pid=195831015 man soon after graduating from Wittenberg Ohio Delta - Ohio State University in Springfield, Ohio in 1959. He received his bachelor’s degree in interior design, William Hildebolt ’63 but he and a fraternity brother who would William Morton Hildebolt passed away on March 28, 2020, in become a lifelong friend began traveling the Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a long battle against lung Midwest, buying newspapers, improving them, cancer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandi, his sons and selling them, his son, Mark Stroh said. William Hazen and Joseph, his grandchildren “They would go into a town and they would buy a newspaper, Hannah and Hazen as well as his brother Jim a weekly. They would strip it down, rebuild it, fix things, get and sister Mary Ann. Hildebolt was born on Dec. the production costs lowered - do everything they could to 7, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana. He grew up in make it a functional and profitable paper,” he said. “They would Eaton, graduated from Eaton High School in 1962 then sell the paper and move on to the next town, as it were.” and then attended Ohio State where he received Mr. Stroh worked at newspapers in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a bachelor of science in Food Technology, and and Kentucky before he and his friend and business partner, then went to earn Masters and Doctorates Thom Dunlavy, and their families moved back to Ohio. He was in Food Science. After graduating from Ohio State in 1969, the general manager of the Port Clinton Daily News for just he joined the Campbell Soup Company in Camden where he over a year and began at The Blade in 1969 as a production eventually rose to be Vice President of Product & Development. assistant, Blade archives show. He was promoted to production During his time at Campbell Soup he helped develop several manager in 1972 and to operations director in 1993, where he products, most notably Prego tomato sauce which became one supervised prepress production, the pressroom, mailroom, and of the most successful grocery product launches of the early maintenance department. “Chuck was proud of all his years at 1980s. Hildebolt joined RJ Reynolds Tobacco in 1985 as the Vice The Blade,” his wife, Lois Stroh, said. “He loved The Blade. He President of Research & Development where he served for seven worked there for a long, long time and met many, many friends years. Over his professional career, Hildebolt was awarded over there.” He oversaw several changes in production technology, 20 patents. In 1994, Hildebolt started Nature’s Select Premium his son said, including The Blade’s conversion from “hot type” Turf Services where he pioneered biologically enhanced lawn to “cold type” when printing the physical newspaper. He care services which continues to be in use today. During his remembers his father would read the newspaper and then show time running Nature’s Select, Hildebolt also served on the Board his family his hands. “Look. Hands are clean,” he would say and as the President of the Professional Lawncare Network proudly, to emphasize the paper had been printed correctly. (PLANET). After retiring from day to day responsibilities at While he oversaw technological changes in the news business, Nature’s Select, Hildebolt oversaw the rebuilding of the main he did not embrace them in his personal life. He never owned a

30 CHAPTER ETERNAL homestead on the family farm in Eaton. That farm is now one Association. He is survived by his sister, Nancy (Terry) Ankrom recognized as a Bi-century Farm in Ohio, meaning it has stayed of Canton; nieces, Jennifer (David) Thomas and Rebecca Vitale; in the same family for over 200 years. Hildebolt was deeply nephews, Timothy (Catherine) Brown and Anthony Brown; many involved with Ohio State, where he served on the Research grand nieces and grand nephews. In addition to his parents, he Foundation Board from 1986 to 1989, was named one of the was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Eynon. “100 Buckeyes You Should Know” in 2012 and was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by the College of Food, Agriculture https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fortwayne/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-e- eynon&pid=193958963&fhid=22459 and Environmental Sciences. He and his wife Sandi have been benefactors to the University including funding the Hazen and Anna Jane Hildebolt Memorial Scholarships as well as gifts to Waldemar Krewedl ’58 Ohio State’s Food Technology School. Hildebolt published two books, “The Professional Entrepreneur” and “It’s In There,” a Waldemar Joseph Krewedl, age 80, passed away on Thursday, history of the development of Prego with all of the proceeds December 26, 2019. Waldemar was born on February 23, 1939 from both books funding scholarships. Hildebolt was an avid in Yugoslavia. Waldemar graduated from Chaminade High woodworker whose cutting boards and other handcrafted wood School in 1957 and Case Western Reserve products are treasured by family and friends alike. He loved to University in 1961. He was a proud member of travel and visited many countries around the world. Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a member of the Engineers’ Club of Dayton and the Church https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerherald/obituary.aspx?n=william-hi of the Incarnation. Waldemar retired from ldebolt&pid=195834664&fhid=5171 Medway Mold. He enjoyed traveling, jazz music, and stamp collecting. Waldemar is survived by Ophelia, his loving wife of 53 years, son, Derek, John Kidnocker ’52 Centerville; daughter, Jennifer (James) Sheehy, Miamisburg; J. Dwight Kidnocker was born in Ross County, OH, to Wilbur F. grandchildren, Keegan (Emily) Maxwell, Korey Sheehy and and Minnie Mauger Kidnocker, and passed on April 8, 2020, in Brooke Sheehy; brother, Dieter (Beth) of Seattle, sister, Dolores Green Valley after a brief illness. He graduated from Chillicothe Brooks (Richard) of Centerville; aunt, Marie Vukusic; and High School and earned engineering degrees numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his from Ohio State University, where he was a parents, Franz and Johanna Krewedl. In lieu of flowers, friends member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He served may make donations to Chaminade-Julienne High School, 505 in the United States Air Force as a pilot with South Ludlow St. Dayton, OH 45402. the Strategic Air Command. A design and application engineer of air pollution control http://www.routsong.com/obituaries/Waldemar-Joseph-Krewedl?obId=10244153 systems, he became known throughout the Dennis Kopilec ’69 Midwest for his many innovations in the field. Dennis Kopilec passed away August 7, 2020. He was president of Midwest Air Equipment Company, London, OH, prior to retirement in Green Valley. He is survived by his spouse of 60 years, Mary Kidnocker. Also surviving are sister-in- Neil Billman ’45 law Perrine, Boise ID, three nieces, three nephews, and a number of cousins. Memorial donations may be made to The Neil Elton Billman, age 94, formerly of Gambier and Cincinnati, Arid Garden, P. O. Box 86, Green Valley AZ 85622, where Dwight passed away April 9, 2020. Born in Gambier, Ohio on July 10, was a longtime volunteer. 1925 to the late E. Dean and Mable L. (Fawcett) Billman. He was a longtime resident of Feridean Commons in Westerville, https://www.gvnews.com/obituaries/j-dwight-kidnocker/article_94a84ba4- Ohio. Neil graduated from Howard High School in 1943 and 7b4d-11ea-943c-97b920948d57.html from The Ohio State University in 1948, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He retired from Wacker Chemical and General Electric. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Ohio Epsilon - Case Western (Scottish Rite and a Shriner). Neil was a WWII Navy Veteran, his Alfred Eynon ’57 service shortened after a polio diagnosis, which he continued to overcome throughout his life. He is preceded in death by Alfred C. Eynon, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. his wife of 53 years, Eunice “Taffy” (Potter) Billman, brothers He had lived in Canton, Ohio, most of his life before moving Gail, Roger, Darwin and sister Mary. He is survived by his sons, to Fort Wayne in 1996. He was the son of the late Walter and Dean (Karen) Billman of Pasadena, CA, Scott (Ronda) Billman Dorothea (Bowman) Eynon, was a graduate of of New Albany, OH and Timothy Billman of Las Cruces, NM; Canton Lehman High School and Cleveland Case grandchildren Ryan, Mitchell, Paul, Kathryn and Nathan; Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Air brother Burl (Martha) Billman, sister Viva Zeigler, a nephew Force, was an owner of the former A.C. Eynon Jerry Billman and nieces Susan Miller, Lisa Poole and Dana Company in Canton and retired from Shambugh Zeigler. Neil’s uncle, the late Novice G. Fawcett, 8th President & Son Inc. in Fort Wayne. He was a member of The Ohio State University, encouraged him to become a math of Church of the Savior United Methodist teacher and start his career in California. After teaching, he (Crossroad Methodist Church) in Canton and worked for the General Electric Company, promoted to positions was a founding member of the Indiana Combat Vets Motor Cycle of greater responsibility and moved his family from Riverside,

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CA to Detroit, MI and Schenectady NY. In 1965 the family friend. He was a charismatic, joyful, positive and fun person that settled in Cincinnati, OH. He was proud of the accomplishments loved to entertain and travel, as well as attending concerts and of his three sons, and five grandchildren, always eager to watching sports with his sons. Scott never met a stranger. His stay connected and being there for them. A Celebration of presence was larger than life, yet loving and kind to everyone, Life is tentatively planned near his birthday, July 10, at Grove earning him the unofficial title as “Mayor of Rogers”. He was Church of Christ in Gambier. Interment will be at Union Grove preceded in death by his parents, sister Ann Lawson and infant Cemetery, Gambier at the convenience of the family. In lieu son, Max. Scott is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marcy; son, of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The OSU Andrew Winchester of Fayetteville; son, Sam Winchester of Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James www.Pelotonia.org Fayetteville; sister, Carolyn (Michael) Levine of West Hartford, in Neil’s memory. Conn.; brother, Russell Winchester of Youngstown, Ohio; mother-in-law, Judy Rock of Delray Beach, Fla. and a host https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=neil-elton- of cousins, nieces, nephews and cherished friends. In lieu of billman&pid=195954587 flowers, memorials can be made in Scott’s honor to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Circle of Life Hospice, or a charity close to your heart. Online condolences can be made to Ohio Eta - Toledo bentoncountyfuneralhome.com, Benton County Funeral Home, Ronald Minor ’60 304 N. 4th, Rogers, Ark.

Beloved husband of Pat for 54 years. Loving father of Scott https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2020/jan/29/scott- (Anastasia) Minor and Kevin Minor. Proud grandfather of Pierce, winchester-2020-01-29/ Colette, Natalie, Madison and Christopher. Brother and Brother- in-law of James (Anita) Minor, Sharon Minor, Deborah (Kevin) Young, Edward Krasinski and Michael Burkholder ’81 the late Robert Minor, Sally Gawecki and Kathy Michael Burkholder, age 57, of West Salem, died Friday, May Krasinski. Treasured uncle of Keith, Amanda, 15, 2020, at his home in West Salem, following a hard fought Jamie, Jessica, Andrea, Robbie, Michael, battle with Gastro-Esophageal Cancer. Mike was born on Hayley, Rachel, Douglas and the late Glen. Mr. August 13, 1962, in Wooster, to James and Minor received his bachelor’s degree from the Reda (Swinehart) Burkholder, graduated from University of Toledo where he was a member of Waynedale High School in 1980 and earned a Phi Kappa Psi. He was an automotive financial Bachelor of Arts in Education from Ashland analyst for General Motors and continued his career by operating College in 1984. He earned his Masters in his own tax and accounting firm after his retirement. He was Educational Administration from Ashland in also a member of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church and an 1998. He married Rebecca Sigler on July 18, avid Notre Dame fan. Ronald was proud of his Polish Heritage; 1992, in Wooster. Becky survives. He had been he loved boating and fishing on Union Lake as well as fishing the Northwestern High School Principal for the past 15 years, for walleye and perch on Lake Erie. He enjoyed playing cards retiring due to declining health. He had previously worked with his long time friends some of which he had known for over at Orrville City Schools from 1986-2005 as a teacher, coach, 40 years. His greatest joy was attending all the special events and administrator. From 1994-2002, he was an In-School of his treasured grandchildren. “He was a great guy” and will Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program. He also was a be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions teacher/coach at New Bremen High School from 1984-1986. Mike suggested to the University of Toledo, Central Catholic High was a member of Congress Community Church in West Salem. School in Toledo or Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. He was a long-time Track and Field Coach at Orrville High School https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/white-lake-mi/ronald- and Northwestern High School and played a huge role in turning minor-8913084 around the track program at Northwestern. He was the Head Coach of the 1999 Div. II State Championship Track and Field Team at Orrville and was the Defensive Coordinator on the 1998 Ohio Theta - Ashland State Championship Football Team at Orrville. He was inducted into the Orrville High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. He Scott Winchester ’76 was also the recipient of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Scott Charles Winchester, 62, of Rogers, passed away on January Conservation District Secondary Conservation Teacher of the 25th, 2020 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Year in 1999. Surviving in addition to his wife, Becky, are three Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. He was born March children, Travis James (Bethany) Wyatt of Ocean Springs, MS, 5, 1957 in Geneva, Ohio to Russell and Dorothy Jana Kay (Steven) Carozza of West Salem, and Jeffrey Harrison Winchester. Scott grew up and attended school (Neely Parsons - fiancé) Burkholder of Ashland; mother, Reda in Geneva, Ohio and graduated from Ashland Burkholder of Apple Creek; sister, Laura (Robert) Geiser of Apple University, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Creek and their children; and brother, Brian (Linda) Burkholder Psi. He had a lifelong career in sales, and for the of Harrisonburg, VA and their children. The family also includes last 16 years was with Blue Rhino propane. He 8 granddaughters: Elizabeth Ann, Madison Lauren, Paisley Lynn, also loved giving back to his community and and Emilee Jo Wyatt, Amanda Rinae Jones, and Sophie Marie, was a founding member of Congregation Etz Sadie Kay, and Sylvie Dolores Neptune. A ninth granddaughter Chaim. Scott was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and Carozza will arrive in July 2020. He was preceded in death by

32 CHAPTER ETERNAL his father, James Burkholder; and son, Kyle Michael Burkholder. subject. He will be missed by all that had the great pleasure of In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Wayne County calling him family and friend. He was preceded in death by his Community Foundation, 517 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH wife, Tracy Waters; dad, Richard I. Waters; and brother, David I. 44691, for the Michael Burkholder “Coach Burk” Memorial fund, Waters. He is survived by his son, Price Waters; step-daughter, which will help both the Northwestern Local and Orrville City McKenzie Schlegel (Josh); mother, Janice Waters; siblings, Jan school districts honor Mike’s memory with memorials and a Crist (Curtis), Lisa Henery, James Waters (Kasi Stonebraker), scholarship. Memorials may also be made to Ohio’s Hospice and Raynett Swanson; sister-in-law, Dede Waters; nieces and LifeCare, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691. nephews, Christopher I. Waters, David I. Waters, Jr. (Ariel), Lindsey Melott (Brandon), Cody Hill, Jayci Stonebraker, Kailyne Stonebraker, Cariss Jackson, Jacob Waters, and Stuart Reeves Tierney Moore ’73 (Karen); great nieces and nephews, Abner Melott, Everly Waters, T. Michael Moore, 66, of Pottstown, PA died peacefully at home Leighton Waters, Calem Reeves and Declan Reeves. Friday, February 14, 2020. He was the loving husband of Vicky L. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bethany-ok/richard- (Rosser) Moore, with whom he celebrated 36 years of marriage. waters-9206734 Born on December 10, 1953 in Ashland, OH, he was the son of the late Tierney T. and Betty Jane (Vanosdall) Moore. He graduated from Ashland Duston Moore ’72 University in Ohio where he belonged to Phi Duston Edward Moore, son of Homer Duston and Monetah Kappa Si Fraternal Organization. After graduation Moore, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, in Mansfield Methodist he moved to Houston, TX where he started his Hospital in Mansfield, Tx. Graveside funeral services will be career with Mattel Toys where he worked for 20 Friday, Feb. 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, years. He then moved to Pottstown, PA where Okla. with Pastor Cliff House officiating. Duston Moore was born he worked with TransNet until the time of his death. He was an on Sept. 11, 1951 in Oklahoma City, the son of Homer Duston and avid golfer, sports enthusiast, and collector of toys. An outgoing Monetah Moore. He grew up in Tulsa, where he attended Will “People Person” who never met a stranger and a hardworking man Rogers High School and was a member of the Central Assembly who took pride in his work. In lieu of flowers contributions may of God Church. He attended the University of Oklahoma where be made to Devlin Rosmos Kepp and Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 S. he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He worked several Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 to help with expenses. years as a pumper for Texaco and in 1993 he returned to school https://usobit.com/obituaries-2020/02/t-michael-moore-december-10-1953- at North Texas University to receive his teaching certificate. He february-14-2020-age-66/ worked for 20 years at Mansfield High School at the Alternative School. His favorite scripture was, “What you do for these, the Oklahoma Alpha - Oklahoma least of my people, you do also unto me.” The Alternative School Gary Spann ’56 was indeed fertile ground for this practice. He retired early in 2014 because he felt his illness prevented him from giving Gary Neil Spann passed away July 1, 2020. his students the time and attention they deserved. Duston is the grandson of the late Ed and Lillian Roberson who lived Richard Waters ’80 in Pittsburg County all their lives. Duston is survived by his mother, Monetah Moore of the home; cousins, Geraldine Bruton, Oklahoma City resident, Richard “Rick” Allen Waters, 58, passed Jean Staples, Jim Roberson, Jack Roberson, Tod Hughes, Angel away on Monday, June 1, 2020. Rick was born in Oklahoma Bernhart and Honey Williams. City to Richard I. and Janice (Johnson) Waters. He grew up in Bethany and attended Putnam City Schools, https://obituaries.mcalesternews.com/obituary/duston-moore-1078455926 and was in the first graduating class from Putnam City North High School. Rick went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where he James Whitman ’64 was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and earned his James E. Whitman passed away June 23, 2019. bachelor’s degree in Architecture. He worked for Architecture, Inc. in Bethany and did all of the remodels for the Putnam City School Kenneth Townsend ’68 District. Rick was a huge believer in giving Kenneth A. Townsend passed away February 3, 2020. back to his community. He was a member of the Putnam City Alumni Association as well as the OU Alumni Association. As an avid golfer, he hosted numerous golf tournaments to raise money for various causes. Rick also enjoyed contributing to Oregon Alpha - Oregon the Toys for Tots organization every Christmas. Rick had many Gerald Igl ’53 hobbies, including golfing, snow skiing, and watching OU Gerald Henry Igl passed away November 15, 2017. Football. He was also a member of The Greens Country Club. In most recent years, Rick took to being an Uber and Lift driver and met many fun and interesting people. Rick was a private person but wasn’t afraid to speak his thoughts on any particular

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Christopher Stangland ’63 Kimberly, Mackenzie Kathleen, and Benjamin Brett, and lastly third cousin Harper Paris Paxton. He leaves behind many close Christopher “Chris” Kent Stangland was born in Astoria, friends who love him dearly and consider him family including Oregon, on Nov. 18, 1942, to Arthur and Artie Stangland. He childhood friend David Rater, with whom he played long ago passed away in Portland, Oregon, on April 22, 2020, at age 77. on Portland’s city park blocks. Marv was born and raised in He attended Astoria High School and the Portland, Oregon. He was in the first 8-year graduating class University of Oregon. During summers, he at the new Harvey Scott Elementary and in the 2nd 4-year worked on the waterfront as a longshoreman, graduating class at the newly built Madison High School, Class of or in the forest building roads or clearing snags, 1962. Upon graduation, he enrolled at the University of Oregon when both of these industries were thriving studying social science, pledged Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, and on the North Coast. He also served in the lived in the fraternity house in Eugene. While at Oregon Marv Oregon Army National Guard before attending was an active member of Phi Kappa Psi. Upon college graduation college. Chris always wanted to be his own he joined the Navy and, after Officer Candidate School, served boss. Beginning at age 5, selling tickets to the neighborhood in Saigon during the Vietnam War as an intelligence officer kids to see “artifacts” in the family garage, Chris pursued his under Admiral Zumwalt. He left the Navy Reserves with the rank dream to be a businessman and a creator of ideas and products. of Lieutenant. Upon returning from Vietnam, Marvin Fisher Some of these included tea towels, posters, handbags, dolls, joined the staff of the real estate division of the U.S. Army Corps Halloween and Christmas decorations, stainless steel pots and of Engineers in Sacramento as a real estate appraiser rising to pans, yo-yos and Wheaties trophy boxes. He was selected the serve in senior management positions, both in Portland, Oregon, Small Businessman of the Year from the state of Oregon for and Sacramento, California. During his career with the Corps the success of his rubber stamp business, STAMPOS, a pocket of Engineers he provided valued leadership as the Chief of the stamp with the ink pad in its cap. The business began at the Real Estate Division. His actions inspired others to dream more, kitchen table and grew to 160-plus employees. He successfully learn more, do more and become more. Marv was a . In his expanded the single stamp into a product line that included spare time, he enjoyed singing with the Army Corps of Engineers alphabet sets, travel games, teaching aids and licensed character Chorus and for the past 15-years with the West Sacramento stamps. TreeSmart Industries, a company that makes and sells Community Singers. A lifelong athlete, running was always pencils, pens and rulers made from recycled materials is his his passion although in later years he transitioned into an avid current enterprise. We wonder if there’s significance to Chris’s cyclist. He often would ride the American River Trail with close passing on Earth Day 2020. He was an active participant in the friends. He enjoyed walks around West Sacramento, his home. In Boy Scouts, helping to guide many young men, including his earlier years, Marv dabbled in theater and was a favorite leading two sons, to their Eagle Scout Award. He was inspired by this man with the Hamlett Players. He was a serious experience to continue hiking with fellow dads he had met football fan and annually, up through last year’s football season, during these scouting years. attended home games with lifelong friends at the U of O campus. Yearly trips to wilderness areas around America eventually He studied the guitar, practicing daily. He had a deep love for prepared them to tackle the last 100 miles of the Appalachian gardening and old cars. His favorite heirloom tomato was the Trail. Their hikes also included the Lost Coast Trail, where they yellow pear. He was a great listener and provided sage counsel. impressed a small group of Navy Seals they encountered during His word was his bond. All who knew him especially his former that hike. Chris’s ultimate goal was to hike the beginning 100 colleagues at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, fellow members miles of the Appalachian Trail. He wanted that “book end” of Phi Kappa Psi, grade school classmates, those who crossed his accomplishment once he was well again. In addition to his wife path will miss Marv, particularly his dry wit and gentle manner. of 45 years, Sue, he is also survived by his two sons, Robb, who He was a true gentleman and loyal friend. There will be an all- lives in Portland, and Scott, who lives in New York City; sister, inclusive public memorial service where the West Sacramento Saradell Poddar; brother, Tom Stangland; niece, Amanda Reed Community Singers will sing some of Marv’s favorite songs (John); and nephew, Douglas Stangland (Lucianne). at 3:00pm on his birthday Sunday, October 18th, at the First Christian Church, 3901 39th St, Sacramento, California. Marv https://www.dailyastorian.com/obituaries/obituary-christopher-kent- lived an exemplary life of character and integrity and did so with stangland/article_8fb26ca6-b261-11ea-a3b1-ffecad933293.html humility. He was charming, a joy. Without a doubt he is now in Heaven with his parents, Gerald and Maisie. May God Bless Marvin D. Fisher. In lieu of flowers we suggest a contribution- Marvin Fisher ’63 in his name to the West Sacramento Community Singers, 1110 Marvin D. Fisher, born Oct 18, 1944 Died March 2, 2020 of West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691, 916-617-5320 OR pancreatic cancer. Marvin D. Fisher was preceded in death to Oregon Alpha chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, Fraternity C/O Mike by parents, Gerald D Fisher and A. Maisie Fisher of Portland, Pettit, 11128 Malia Lane, Portland OR 97229 made payable to Phi Oregon, former wife Jo Ann “Joey” Gibson Kappa Psi Association. Fisher (Sacramento), paternal uncles Lloyd https://wilhelmportlandmemorial.com/tribute/details/4579/Marvin-Fisher/ (Portland) and Marvin A. (Los Angeles), and, obituary.html Yorkshire Terriers, Lilly and Amy. Survived by first cousins Nola Rochelle and Justin Paxton both of Los Angeles, second cousins (Rochelle) Derek Barton and Joshua Paxton, (Paxton) Erin

34 CHAPTER ETERNAL Oregon Beta - Oregon State 1983. Lew & Carol purchased Alexander’s Deli in 1982 and enjoyed serving friends and family delicious meals for the next John Seal ’50 four years. Around this same time Lew began a 20-year careen On May 28, 2020, John Raden Seal, loving brother, passed driving school bus for Corvallis school district and driving away at age 90. John was born on July 11, 1930, in Chandler, fire crews each summer. Lew was a member of the BPO Elks Oklahoma, to John Everett and Lavera Katherine (Smith) Seal. for 59 years serving as ER at the Corvallis Elks in 1980-1981. He graduated from Seaside Union High School He spent countless hours serving the community and raising in Seaside, Oregon, with the Class of 1948. He money for several charities. Lew’s first love was spending time enrolled in pre-med at Oregon State College and with his large expended family, followed closely by music and received his doctorate of dental medicine degree preforming in Community Theater. He played ukulele with the from the University of Oregon Dental School. Young At Heart Singers at care centers in the Linn-Benton area While attending Oregon State, he joined the and performed in a number of plays with the Majestic Theater Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and remained active and Corvallis Community Theater starting with Cinderella & with that organization the rest of his life. Upon ending with Cats some of his favorites included Little Shop of receiving his doctorate, he joined the Army Medical Corps Horrors, Fiddler on the Roof, Damn Yankees, and Music Man. and served in Korea during the conflict. Following military He shared his love of theater by establishing the Drama Squad service, John opened and maintained his practice in the Medical with the ARC of Benton County where directed a number of Arts Building in Portland, Oregon, for the next 42 years. He plays performed by the clients. Lew is survived by his wife specialized in health care to the elderly and infirm at bedside. Carol Randall McLaren, daughters Diane Griffin (Guy), Nancy From a young age he had a passion for painting and sketching. Cooksey (Jeff), and son Scott McLaren (Alicia) 10 Grandchildren John loved fishing the streams and rivers of the Northwest where and 8 Great- Grandchildren, his Brother-in-law Jim Randall he could commune with nature and the wild. Clam digging in (Cheryl) and Nephews Bill and Bob McLaren. He was proceeded Seaside was a favorite sport, and he was good at it. He spent in death by his parents, bothers Scott and William McLaren, & many happy times with good friend and noted cardiologist Dr. granddaughter Miranda Leigh Beaver. In lieu of flowers, Lew has Jay Hoyt, golfing, fishing and tramping the woods. He also was requested donations sent to the Elks Youth Eye Services (EYES) an avid music lover, and supported the Portland Opera for many you can send your donations directly to the funeral home. years. John was known for his kind and generous nature. He was https://www.demossdurdan.com/obituaries/Lewis-Mclaren/#!/Obituary preceded in death by his father, John, and mother, Lavera, with whom he will be interred in a private ceremony at Riverview Cemetery. John is survived by his brother, Bob, and sister-in- law, Anna Maria Brunetta Seal, of McKinney, Texas; and nieces Pennsylvania Alpha - W & J Stephanie Bolt, of Dallas, Texas, and Debbie Schneiderwind, Edward Jaeger ’50 of Las Vegas, Nevada. John was ordained as a ruling elder and Edward A. Jaeger M.D. loving husband, father, and grandfather deacon in the Presbyterian Church USA. He was a longtime passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on Thursday June 11, member and strong supporter of Kenilworth Presbyterian 2020. Edward was born on July 4, 1931 in Portland, OR to Edward Church in Portland. A few of his countless contributions to the Ferdinand Jaeger and Doris (Abbot) Jaeger. At church included serving on the governing board, the deacons a young age he moved to Indiana, PA where he board, teaching Sunday school and making heavenly desserts. was raised. He attended Washington Jefferson https://www.dailyastorian.com/obituaries/obituary-john-raden-seal/ College followed by the University of Pittsburgh article_60f0b6fe-aabc-11ea-8d25-fbad347c8f2f.html School of Medicine. After his internship he enlisted in the Navy and attended the U.S. Naval School of Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, FL. Lewis McLaren ’54 Upon completion, Ed was stationed at Marine Lewis McLaren passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020 with his Corps Air Station El Toro in Irvine, CA. He was assigned to a Wife and children by his side. He was born October 17, 1935 combat-ready Marine Fighter Squadron and deployed to Japan in San Mateo CA to Lewis Glen McLaren Sr and Edith (Shaw) and . In 1961, Ed married Sandra Bundy and together McLaren. He moved to Medford OR 1949 and they had three children. Following active duty, he spent the next graduated Medford High 1953. Following high 23 years in the Reserves at Willow Grove Naval Air Station and school he attended Oregon State University retired as Captain. He secured a residency at Jefferson Medical where was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. College in Philadelphia, PA. For many years at Jefferson’s His sophomore year he met his future wife Carol commencement, Ed was the one who administered the Oath Randall. He graduated OSU with a BS in Crop of Office to those graduating students who were going into the Sciences and married Carol in 1957. Following Navy. Ed was dedicated to his ophthalmology practice, Riddle Eye graduation, he was commissioned in the US Associates, in Media, PA. He loved working with his patients and Army as an artillery officer stationed at Fort Sill, OK. The couple was committed to helping them to the best of his abilities. He was moved back to Medford OR in 1958 and started their family also on staff as an ophthalmology consultant at Elwyn Institute with daughters Diane in 1958 and Nancy in 1960. The family and Fair Acres. He was a medical staff member at Jefferson moved back to Corvallis in 1962 and the family grew when son Medical College Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Scott was born in 1965. Lew earned MS in Bio Chemistry 1967 PA. At Jefferson, Ed was Director of Undergraduate Education worked in the OSU department of Agricultural chemistry until in Ophthalmology for 35 years. There is no question that Ed

35 CHAPTER ETERNAL was born to be an educator. He was dedicated to this office and Jack was a 1946 graduate of Norristown High School. Although the medical students who valued his counsel immeasurably. Ed he was a Quaker, Jack still joined the U.S. Army 1946-1948 devoted his professional life to the advancement of medical school where he was a PFC-receiving Honorable discharge in addition education and service to Wills and Jefferson. As an educator, he to Victory, ETO, and Good Conduct Medals. After attending was co-editor with Thomas Duane and later William Tasman on Gettysburg College as part of the class of 1952, Jack went on to a 10-volume textbook called Duane’s Clinical Ophthalmology. graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental He was a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Medicine in 1955. He served his internship at Westfield State the American Board of Ophthalmology as Associate Examiner, Sanatorium in Massachusetts. In 1958, he graduated from the the American Ophthalmological Society, and the Pennsylvania with an M.S. in Orthodontics. After Medical Society. First and foremost, however, Ed loved his family. setting up practice in Carlisle, PA in 1958, Jack became involved He was very involved in his children’s activities never missing in many professional organizations in which he remained a swim meet, baseball game, or cross-country race. He toiled in active for most of his career. These included the Harrisburg his vegetable garden each summer giving away its surplus to the Area Dental Society where he served as Pres., V. Pres. and Sec. surrounding neighborhood much to their delight. He enjoyed Treas. as well as serving on the Executive Committee. He was camping, his summer home in Avalon, NJ, and family gatherings Chairman of the Harrisburg Area Insurance Committee. He also with the grandchildren. On a hot summer day, you would often served as President and Vice President of the PA 5th District. find Ed swimming lazily across the bay. In the evenings as the sun Jack was a delegate for the Pennsylvania Dental Association waned, he would hurriedly gather the family in the nick of time to as well as serving on their Government Relations Committee. catch the perfect sunset. Ed is survived by his loving wife Sandra He was also a Delegate and Alt. Delegate for the American of 59 years, his children Karen Jaeger Thompson (Tim), Edward Dental Association as well as the American Association of A. Jaeger Jr. (Virginia), Nancy Jaeger Kapp (Karl), and seven Orthodontists. His other roles with the AAO included serving grandchildren Mary (Victor), Brian, Nathan, Joseph, Matthew, on the Insurance Council which included 2 years as Chairman. Nicholas, and Laura. Donations may be sent in memory of Edward Jack was also President of Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontists A. Jaeger M.D. to Jefferson Medical School, 125 South 9th Street, and went on to be President of the Middle Atlantic Society of Suite 600, Philadelphia PA 19107 or Media Presbyterian Church at Orthodontists. He also served as President for University of 30 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063. Tennessee Orthodontic Alumni Assoc. Jack was a founding member, Councilor and Diplomate of the American Board of http://cavanaghfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/show/Edward-A.- Orthodontics College of Diplomates. He was a member of the Jaeger-108487590 Pierre Fauchard Academy and a member of Delta Sigma Delta. William White ’46 In 1986, the Harrisburg Area Dental Society honored Jack William H. White passed away May 24, 2019. with a Distinguished Service Award. As well as professional organizations Jack was involved with community organizations. Because he was proud of being an Eagle Scout himself, he served Pennsylvania Epsilon - Gettysburg as Assistant District Commissioner of Boy Scouts for 7 years and was a member of Alpha Phi Omega. He was Director of Richard Goldfarb ’79 Central Cerebral Palsy, served as Chairman for the Red Cross Richard Blair Goldfarb, 59, of Summerfield Fund and was a United Fund Worker. He served on the Carlisle passed away February 28, 2020 at Hospice of Board of Health and provided local cancer and dental screenings. the Piedmont. He was preceded in death by his Jack served on the University of Pennsylvania Commonwealth mother Rosalie Petshaft Goldfarb, father Marvin Public Relations Council. He was also a member of Penn’s Goldfarb and sister Laurie Goldfarb McIntyre. School of Dental Medicine Alumni Executive Committee as well He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Cynthia as serving as its President and Vice President. He was on the Knowles Goldfarb and his brother Gary Goldfarb Board of Fellows at Gettysburg College. There he also served on of Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations the Alumni Interfraternity Council. He was also Director and can be mailed to Karen Royster at 371 Victory Hill Church Road, President of Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Corp. and received the Phi Stoneville, NC 27048. Kappa Psi Distinguished Service Award. Jack married Madge Merkley on June 25th, 1952. They met while he was at Gettysburg https://www.triadfuneralservice.com/obituary/Richard-Goldfarb College and she was at Hood College. They were together for 70 years, married for over 67. Jack was an avid golfer beginning as a youngster and then playing well into his eighties. He also John Ziegler ’49 enjoyed watching sports whether going to games or tournaments John (Jack) Taggart Ziegler, 91, of Carlisle PA or watching on TV. Two of his favorites were the Philadelphia passed away with family by his side at the Swaim Eagles and The Phillies. Jack and Madge also enjoyed travelling Health Center on March 12th, 2020. He was extensively, a passion that has been passed on to the next two preceded in death 18 days earlier by the love of generations. Jack had visited all 7 continents. His ability to recall his life, Madge M. Ziegler. Jack was born April the places he’d been and the things he knew were amazing. In 19th, 1928 to the late William D. and Anna later years he and Madge enjoyed splitting their time between (Taggart) Ziegler in Norristown PA. In addition Carlisle and their second “home” Daufuskie Island, SC. Jack will to his wife, he was preceded in death by his be deeply missed by his children and grandchildren. Kim (Jeff) sister Elizabeth A. Ziegler and brother William D. Ziegler, Jr. Bryant of Altamont, NY—Conor (Katie), Ashley and Allison

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Bryant. Karen (Steve) Goldfine of Johns Creek, GA—David, Jared PA), where he excelled both academically and on the varsity and Brett Goldfine. John (Mary) Ziegler of Bluffton, SC—Lauren wrestling squad. He was a proud brother of the Phi Psi fraternity. and John Ziegler and Cindy (Gary) Ziegler of Richmond, VA. He Beginning in 1963, and continuing for over seventeen years, Mel was a great Dad and Grandfather who leaves us with wonderful rose through the academic and administrative ranks of Syracuse memories of his stories and laughter. He truly lived life to its University - culminating in the position of Vice-President of fullest and what a life he lived! In his memory we ask that Student Affairs. Among his many duties was oversight of the donations be made to Norristown Friends Meeting, 20 Jacoby St. SU Athletic Department. During this period, he navigated Norristown, PA 19401 or to the charity of one’s choice. the tumultuous student-faculty reaction to the Vietnam War, spearheaded the controversial rebranding of the university https://www.hoffmanfh.com/obituaries/Dr-John-T-Ziegler?obId=12461379 mascot, and oversaw the development and construction of the Carrier Dome. Following his time at SU, Mel spent over twenty years as VP of Human Resources for Crown Uniform & Alfred Teti ’53 Linen Service in Fall River, MA and Nashua, NH. These years Alfred “Al” Teti passed away on Sept. 9, 2019. Age 85. Of Garnet were dedicated to improving relations between labor and Valley, PA. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee DeSieghardt). management, supporting the overall wellbeing of the workforce, Devoted father of Sherry Neimeister (Michael), Karen Balchiunas and developing best practices for all Crown operations. Mel was (the late Albert) and Jennifer Teti (Heath Aiken). Caring an avid golfer, swimmer and tennis player and rarely started grandfather of Michael Jr., Brett, Nicholas, Allison and Brian. a day without completing at least one crossword puzzle. He Adoring great grandfather of Jake and Luke. Al was a member loved athletics, was a lifelong fan of all three professional of the Haddon Heights High School Class of 1952 where he Pittsburgh sports franchises and was passionate about the distinguished himself as a multi-sport athlete (he was inducted Syracuse basketball program. In addition, Mel spent over a into the Haddon Heights High School Hall of Fame in 2013). decade working on the board of the Northern Ballet Theatre, He then received a scholarship to Gettysburg College to play and assisting in the annual performance of The Nutcracker. A basketball. He led the 1955-56 Bullets in scoring, field goal and pragmatist to the end, he always enjoyed finding solutions to free throw percentage. From 1956-66 he held the Gettysburg everyday problems he encountered in work and life. He will be individual game points record for the 42 he dropped on lovingly remembered by his wife, Patti Lavoie; his children, Muhlenberg. His greatest basketball compliment came much Hillery (John) McNeill, Suzanne Morrissey, and Brian Mounts, later in life though when Doug Collins saw him playing pickup at from his first marriage to Johnna Tonkin (nee Reynolds); and a township park and casually remarked to his youngest daughter, his stepdaughter, Michelle Lavoie. Mel will also be fondly “your dad, he’s a good player.” After college, he worked in remembered by his six grandchildren, John Hugh McNeill III various banking positions in the northeast and Florida. Among (Jack), Madelaine Morrissey (Maddy), Annie McNeill, Jacob others, his first and longest stint was at First Pennsylvania Pribilsky, Meghan & Dylan Mounts; three step-grandchildren, Bank of Philadelphia. He was also the President and COO of Jordan, Kayleigh & Michael; and by his sister, Marlene (Robert) Manufacturers Hanover Financial Services, COO of Centrust Finch and her children. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Savings Bank, and CEO of Amerifirst. At the time when many that donations be made in memory of Mel Mounts to the ’Cuse retire, he went on to work for 20 more years as an executive Athletics Opportunity Fund. Donations may be sent to Syracuse recruiter for the Los Angeles-based firm, Chrisman & Company. University, 640 Skytop Road, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13244. Al was also an avid gardener and conifer lover who enjoyed letting other conifer lovers come to his house and exclaim over https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/melvin-mounts- obituary?pid=195840085 his plants. He meticulously labeled his plants and then pruned them ruthlessly and sometimes, mysteriously, into the shapes of birds. He enjoyed a good spy novel, ordering things not always William Irwin ’59 on the menu, handicapping horse races, complaining about Philadelphia sports, and, above all else, spending time with his William (Bill) Ronald Irwin, 80, most recently of Myrtle Beach, family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. SC, passed away on April 17, 2020. Bill is survived by his wife Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org of 55 years, Linda (nee Fox). Also surviving him are his son Bill Jr of Tampa, FL, his son Todd, daughter-in-law https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary. Barb, and grandchildren Lauren and Matthew aspx?n=alfred-teti&pid=193876409&fhid=9326 of Burlington, NJ, his son Tim, daughter-in-law Sally, and grandchildren Elizabeth and Alex of Palmyra, PA, by his brother John and sister- Pennsylvania Eta - F & M in-law Lucy of Newtown Square, PA, and his Melvin Mounts ’62 sister-in-law Hazel Irwin of Ginter, PA. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Clifford Mounts Henry Irwin and Irene Francis Nagle, and by his sisters, Anna announces his passing after battling a long-term illness, on Hallman, Beatrice Gipe, Ethyl Lyter, and by his brother Thomas Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the age of 78 years, at his home Irwin. Bill was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA and attended in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Born on May 13, 1941 in Susquehanna High School. After graduating from Franklin and Washington, Pennsylvania to Clifford Melvin and Wilma Marshall College, Bill honorably served his country for 20 years Mounts, Mel was a 1959 graduate of Trinity High School and in the United States Air Force and attained the rank of Major. a 1963 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, His duty stations spanned the globe, including Charleston

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AFB, where he met Linda and they were married. He also was Maria Berryman, William and Marge Foster and goddaughter stationed at Lajes Air Base Azores, Scott AFB in IL, Clark Air Wendy Foster Elliott. Throughout their lives Bruce and Barbara Base in the Philippines, Korat Thailand, Richards-Gebaur AFB enjoyed traveling the United States and the world with family in MO, the Pentagon, and the Naval Ships Parts Control Center and friends. Their favorite places were the British Isles and in Mechanicsburg, PA, where he retired in November of 1982 and France, however they enjoyed all countries they visited and have settled in Dillsburg, PA. Bill worked for years after the military, wonderful memories of their travels. for Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg and for the Pennsylvania Bruce was a descendant of the Mickley and Troxell families School Board Association. In his second retirement, he who were early settlers of Lehigh County. His ancestor John continued to travel and keep in touch with a world-wide network Jacob Mickley is credited with helping to save the Liberty Bell of friends that he had met and made during his years in the and 13 other bells from the hands of the British during the military, in addition to some part time work for the Harrisburg Revolutionary War. In lieu of flowers, donations to: the Plaza del Auto Auction. Rio Foundation (PDRF) of Freedom Plaza, PBS or the Alzheimer’s Bill and Linda made their home for 36 years in Dillsburg, and he Association would be preferred. was an active member of the local Republican club, the VFW, and the American Legion. He also contributed to the local https://mooreandsnear.com/tribute/details/1466/Bruce-Donald/obituary.html community by serving as Treasurer for the Dillsburg Public Library for 27 years, and was proud of his role in preventing the Power Line Corridor project in the 1990’s. In 2018, they Grover Cronin ’66 relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC, and they made many friends Grover J. Cronin III, husband of Catherine “Kate” (Hanlon) in their short time there. Bill’s interests included computers, Cronin passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020. He was politics, and gardening. He would be found debating politics born in Guilford, CT on June 13, 1947 to the late Grover J. and with Bill Jr, harvesting his vast array of vegetables, and keeping Jane Ganey Cronin. Grover grew up in Pelham, current with events happening around the world and in his back NY, and was a graduate of The Canterbury yard. He loved working his land and enjoyed tinkering with and School Class of 1965. He attended the University maintaining his equipment. He passed on his knowledge to his of Pennsylvania on an ROTC scholarship and sons while they were at home. Bill was also an avid gun collector graduated from The Wharton School in 1969. and shared this with competitions of target and skeet shooting While attending Penn, he was an active member with his boys. In his later years, “Camp Grammy and Pop Pop” of an Iota chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, and served was a special time for Bill and Linda as they enjoyed an annual as the president. He was a member of and week of special activities with their grandchildren, Lauren and captained the swimming and diving team. He also enjoyed his Matthew, as well as caring for their grand-dog, Copper. They also role as a stage manager for the Penn Players theatre group. After took many trips and cruises, visiting family and friends near and graduating he completed his 4 years of service with the United far. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made States Navy. He served as a lieutenant and was a Certified Officer in Bill’s honor to the Dillsburg Area Public Library, 204 Mumper Of The Deck while serving with the Beachmasters. When he had Lane, Dillsburg, PA 17019 completed his naval service, he moved to Gloucester MA where he met and married the love of his life, Kate. Grover worked for https://www.cocklinfuneralhome.com/obituary/william-irwin years in inside sales for the Limitorque Company. He thoroughly enjoyed building business relationships and working in this field. Grover had a passion for sports and loved teaching and coaching Pennsylvania Iota - Penn children of all ages. Grover started the youth swimming and Bruce Donald ’54 diving program at the Cape Ann YMCA and continued coaching diving there for 40 years. He coached hundreds of children Bruce Harry Donald passed away on June 28, 2018 in Peoria, throughout the years, helping many to earn scholarships to Arizona from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Bruce was college and some of his divers even qualified to go to YMCA born April 7, 1935 to Harry D. and Dorothy Mae Troxell Donald nationals. He was considered to be the best diving coach north in Fullerton, Whitehall Twsp, PA. Bruce was a graduate of Lower of Boston, and was the head diving coach for Salem State Merion High School, the Wharton School of the University of University. He was also the diving coach for Bishop Fenwick High Pennsylvania (Finance), and received masters degrees from School, Peabody High School, Manchester Essex Regional High Temple University, and Villanova University. He was an English School, and several others. teacher and a Guidance Counselor in the Haverford Twsp School system. He was the author of “Cutting College Costs” on student Grover was an active member of Holy Family Parish and served financial aid. He also served in the Army and National Guard as a Catechist for 30 years. He was devout in his faith and felt it for several years. Bruce married Barbara Morris in Philadelphia, was important to share that with the youth of Cape Ann. PA on November 21, 1964. They had 2 children, Lori Lyn Grover is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kate; a daughter, Keeling (Kenneth) and Scott Bruce Donald (Shelley); three Catherine Mazzeo and her husband John of Rockport; grandchildren, Alexandra Donald, Christopher Keeling, and grandchildren, Eliza, Rocco and Leo Mazzeo all of Rockport; Nicholas Keeling; and four step-grandchildren Kailie Keeling siblings, Jane Donnelly of Lumberton, NJ, Helen Cronin of Martin (David), Thomas James Keeling, Matthew Sedwick, and Westerly, RI, Matthew Cronin and his wife Dr. Lacey Washington Alexander Sedwick. He is also survived by special family friends of Durham, NC, Hannah Balliet and her husband Claude of New

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Rochelle, NY; his brother-in-law, Michael T. Hanlon of Boynton memberships in Civic organizations reflected his commitment Beach, FL as well as beloved nieces and nephews. He was to his community. He is survived by a son, Charles W. (Deborah) predeceased by his son, Peter J. Cronin. McNagny of Fort Wayne; daughters, Joyce M. (Michael) Critelli of Darien, Conn., and Sally E. McNagny, M.D. (Robert Green) https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/10799949/Grover-J-Cronin-III of Wellesley, Mass.; grandchildren, Ryan W. McNagny, Michael Critelli, James Critelli, Katherine Critelli, Nathaniel Green, Courtney Livingston, and Lachlan Green; and step grandchild, Pennsylvania Kappa - Swarthmore Lindsay Potthast. His wife Joan died on July 16, 2013. Preferred William McNagny ’40 memorials to the Joan McNagny Scholarship Fund at Ivy Tech, 3800 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. William F. McNagny, 98, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Naples, Fla. He was born on Jan. 21, 1922, in Fort Wayne, the son of Phil https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fortwayne/obituary.aspx?n=william-f- M. McNagny and Lucy C. McNagny. He was the grandson of mcnagny&pid=195318608 noted trial attorney and Congressman William

F. McNagny of Columbia City, Ind. He attended Forest Park School in Fort Wayne, and then Pennsylvania Lambda - Penn State Culver Military Academy, where he graduated first in his class. He attended Swarthmore Richard Rostmeyer ’51 College for two years on a scholarship and was Richard Carroll “Doc” Rostmeyer, 88, of State College, died a member of Phi Kappa Psi, and then served Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Cavalry from January 15, 1932, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John 1942 to 1945. He then attended Indiana University School of and Anna Ebersberger Rostmeyer. Doc served as Law in Bloomington, Ind., graduating in 1947 Magna Cum an officer on the Navy , USS Ammen, Laude, Order of the Coif, and first in his class. He was a charter during the Korean War. While stationed in San member of Barrister’s Club of Indiana University and Phi Delta Diego, friends set him up on a blind date with his Phi. Following graduation from law school, he joined the firm of future wife Carol Seewald who was attending San Barrett, Barrett & McNagny, now known as Barrett McNagny, Diego State University. They were married in less where he practiced law from 1947 to 1994. During his lengthy than a year on January 14, 1956 in Phoenix, AZ. and distinguished legal career, he was a member of the Allen In addition to his wife, Richard is also survived County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations, a Fellow by two children, Karen Rostmeyer of Philadelphia, and Richard of the American Bar Foundation, a member of the Indiana Law Carroll Rostmeyer, Jr. and his wife Katie of Gastonia, NC. Also Examiners, board member of the American Judicature Society, surviving are six grandchildren, Logan, Kaleb, Madeline, Amelia, and a Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Lawyers Association. Scarlett, and Emma Ruby Rostmeyer. Richard was predeceased in His trial skills were widely recognized, and he was a fellow of death by two sisters, Marion Browne and Shirley Hurtt. Richard the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International graduated from Penn State University in 1953 with a bachelor’s Academy of Trial Lawyers, in which he was inducted in a degree in Engineering. While at PSU, he was a lacrosse letterman ceremony held in London, England. In 2009, the Indiana State from 1951-1953. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Bar Association named him a “Legendary Lawyer.” He served and on the advisory board for a number of years. Richard was on the Board, the Executive Committee, and Trust Committee also part of Skull and Bones, Lions Paw, and All College Cabinet. of the former Lincoln National Bank & Trust Company, and In the years after graduation he enjoyed PSU football season for many years was its primary counsel. He also served on tickets with a group of friends for over 30 years. He also enjoyed the Board of the Devil’s Hollow Land Development Company, attending PSU volleyball, and Lady Lion Basketball. He and Carol the Indiana Nature Conservancy, and the Wawasee Area were Founders Club members at the Bryce Jordan Center. Richard Conservancy Foundation, and was a Chairman of the Wawasee worked in sales and management for Reliance Electric Co. Conservancy Foundation and the Fort Wayne Urban League. He headquartered in Cleveland, OH. During his career with Reliance also served as President of the Fort Wayne Art Institute, and he raised his family in Cleveland, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, Board of Trustees of the Y.W.C.A., as Chairman of the Board CA, Houston, TX, and Philadelphia. He retired as Vice President of the Johnny Appleseed National Memorial Foundation, and of International Sales and split retired living between Naples, FL was Vice President of the Culver Legion. He also served on the in the winter for golf and sunshine and State College for golf at Boards of the Y.M.C.A., the Visiting Nurse Service, the Fort Centre Hills Country Club, Arts Festival, and PSU sports. Wayne Fine Arts Foundation, the Civic Theater, the Fort Wayne Historical Society, and was a member of the Character and https://kochfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2157/Richard-Rostmeyer/ obituary.html Fitness Committee of the Supreme Court of Indiana. He has been a long standing member of the First Presbyterian Church, and is a Scottish Rite 33rd Degree Mason, a member of the Summit City Lodge, a member of the David Parish Post of the American Legion, a life member of the Fort Wayne Historical Society, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the Nature Conservancy, and the President’s Club at Indiana University. In April 2013 he received an award for lifetime achievement in the Arts from the School of Creative Arts of the University of Saint Francis. His many

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William Bonner ’52 beautiful creation. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen; two daughters, Dr. Susan Krieger (Eric) of State College, Dorothy William X. Bonner of Southampton, N.J. passed away Monday, Ardill (William) of San Diego, CA, one son Robert Hostetter Dec. 23, 2019. He was 87. He was the son of the late Francis X. (Ellen) of Frederick MD; and seven grandchildren, Marie Secrist and Anna (Haggerty) Bonner, and was a loving brother to seven (Jason), Katie Sidey (Doug), Heather Terry (Chris), Anna Morris siblings, Elizabeth, Francis, Roselyn, Joe, Mary, (Andrew), Sara Hostetter, Erica Krieger, and David Ardill. Also Rita, and John, all of whom preceded him in surviving is his great granddaughter Haven Secrist. death. Bill was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended https://www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com/obituary/richard-hostetter Pennsylvania State University and participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was drafted Roger Antrim ’57 into the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, Roger Carlton Antrim, age 82, died peacefully on Saturday, where he served in Korea as a member of the 808th Engineer Air April 25, 2020 at Chesterbrook Residences in Falls Church, BN. After his service, in 1958, he graduated fifth in his class from Virginia. Born May 27, 1937 in Philadelphia, Roger was the son Villanova University with a B.A. in Economics. He received his of Paul Budd and Veronica (nee Fitzgerald) Antrim. He attended M.B.A. from Drexel Institute of Technology. Bill was the hardest Springfield Township High School, Montgomery County, PA. His working man you ever met. While working his way up at RCA determination to succeed and his ability to accept and surmount Corporation, he also became Mayor of Mount Laurel in 1967 and challenges became values that would become guiding principles was instrumental in developing parks for the community. He was in his life. An avid competitor, Roger earned varsity letters in a member of the Lenape District Board of Education and a youth both football and track; he also achieved the distinction of Eagle league coach. Upon his retirement from Atlantic City Electric Scout. Following graduation, Roger enlisted in the United States in 1993, his plaque read, “Don’t Procrastinate,” a sentiment Naval Reserve. In fall of 1955 he enrolled in the Pennsylvania expressed frequently to his three sons. Bill was the life of every State University at University Park and earned his degree in party and an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed tennis and Business Administration. He was a lifelong brother of the Phi could still defeat his grandchildren up until recent years. He was Kappa Psi Fraternity. While at Penn State, Roger met Mary everyone’s favorite uncle and the neighbor you wished you had. Estelle Peters (Penny); they married there on August 23, 1958 Bill leaves a legacy of hard work, love for life, and commitment and were blessed with three daughters. He began his professional to family. Nothing made him prouder in life than his family, career with the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and which he cherished. He is survived by his childhood friend, love continued as a self-employed financial planner. He earned titles of his life, and wife of 64 years, Constance Dorothy (Russell); his of Certified Life Underwriter and Certified Financial Planner children, William Russell (Deborah), James Steven, and Robert and worked tirelessly on his clients’ behalf. Roger served on the Alexander (Krista); and his adored grandchildren, Timothy Vestry of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Glenmoore, PA. He Joseph, James Brent, Chad Michael, Haley Elizabeth, Tiffany was President of the Board of Education for the Downingtown Kate, Helen Ardath, and Henry William. He is also survived Area School District. He loved history and Penn State Football. by his sister-in-law, Donna Metzler (Larry), brother-in-law, Singing was his passion and he harmonized brilliantly. In 2015, Alexander Russell (Lynn), and many nieces and nephews whom Roger relocated to Chesterbrook Residences in Falls Church, he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name may VA. While there, he began reading the newspaper to a resident be made to the American Cancer Society. who was no longer able to read. Others soon began to gather https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/burlingtoncountytimes/obituary. and listen, thus the “Newspaper Club with Roger” was born aspx?n=william-x-bonner&pid=194852328&fhid=9354 and become a weekly event on the calendar. He served as Vice President of the Resident Advisory Council. Roger’s singing and contributions to the Chesterbrook community will be sorely Richard Hostetter ’54 missed. Roger is predeceased by his brother Paul Budd, Jr and Richard ’Dick’ Stern Hostetter Jr., 84, of State College passed grandson Taggart Antrim Brown. He is survived by his three away Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Village at Penn State- daughters: Elizabeth Antrim Cherney of Yardley, PA, Jennifer Atrium. He was born September 19, 1934, in Huntingdon, Antrim Beckwith of Great Falls, VA, and Martha Budd Antrim PA, the only child of the late Richard Stern Hostetter Sr. and of Glenmoore, PA and cherished grandchildren: Katherine Mary McElheny (Oakes) Hostetter. He was the grandson of Antrim Cherney, Margaret Fleming Cherney, Gage Fitzgerald S.K. Hostetter who was the first VP of Finance at Penn State Beckwith, Spencer Antrim Beckwith, Teigan Antrim Brown, University. Mr. Hostetter earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Trager Antrim Brown. He is also survived by loving sisters in Engineering from Penn State University and worked as a Bonnie (Grosch), Mary Elizabeth (Jarvis), and Susan (Finnegan), Mechanical Engineer with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, for 42 years. On June 1, 1957, he married Mary Ellen Bleam, contributions may be made in his memory to Chesterbrook his loving wife of over 62 years. He was a devoted husband and Residences, 2030 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 father of three. He faithfully served the Lord in many Churches or at https://www.chesterbrookres.org/donate/. over the years as Deacon, Teacher and Youth Leader. It was his https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailylocal/obituary.aspx?n=roger-carlton- privilege and passion to lead Bible Studies in various Prison antrim&pid=196465582 Ministries. He loved sailing, golfing, skiing, and traveling; anything that allowed them to be outdoors enjoying God’s

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Wayne Cook ’65 firewood ministry. He loved the Lord and his Macedonia church community where he has been a Deacon for over 2 years. Jake Wayne T. Cook, 73, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Feb. 17, was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his 2020. Wayne was born on June 12th, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA and cherished wife of 20 years, Linda Baker; his sisters, Sue Craig, adopted by his gracious parents, Thomas Boggs Cook and Ethel Lois Baker (Mike Beebe), and Mary Dreibelbis; his children, Margaret Johnson. Tragedy struck early in his Dana Stein (Jason) of Charlotte, NC, Jason Baker (Deb) of Salt life as, unfortunately, Ethel passed away when Lake City, UT. He is also survived by three grandsons, Joseph Wayne was 16. His father would marry again, Stein, Jacob “Hank” Stein, and Jason Stein, JR and his loving though, with a loving and caring person, Louise step family stepdaughters, Stephanie Chopin (Chris), Tara Tyler (Gass) Cook. They would remain married until (Steven), grandkids Amanda and Jake Martinez, Blake Chopin. Thomas Boggs Cook’s passing on September 22, 1985. Louise would long continue her influential https://www.bedfordgazette.com/obituaries/jacob-jake-howe-baker/article_ role as Wayne’s mom until her passing on f21d6b8c-e70d-5b71-a73e-d616e6ffb792.html September 22, 2012 at the age of 96. He attended, and graduated from, Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree focused on logistics. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He Pennsylvania Theta - Lafayette truly enjoyed college for the academic challenge and the kinship Arthur Olsson ’47 of his friends. Wayne also served in the Army Reserves and excelled in artillery and everything military. Arthur “Ted” Arthur Theodore “Ted” Olsson, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of God on March 4th, 2020. Ted https://www.whitesfuneral.com/obituary/wayne-cook was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York to Swedish immigrants Ida (nee Rosengren) and Albin Olsson on August 22nd, 1924. Ted was educated Jacob Baker ’60 at PS121 and Brooklyn Tech, graduating in 1941, Jacob “Jake” Howe Baker, 79, of Petal, Mississippi, went to be followed by enrollment at Cooper Union while with the Lord on January 23, with his wife at his side. He was laid working at Bell Labs. Ted joined the Army of to rest Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Macedonia Baptist Church the United States in May of 1943, serving in the Cemetery in Petal, MS. Born August 3, 1940, in Philippines and New Guinea with the 4025th Everett, PA, he was the son of Jacob Henry Baker Signal Service Group as a Teletype Mechanic, and Martha Howe Baker of Snake Spring Valley. rising to the level of Technician 4th Grade. After He graduated from Bedford High School in 1958, his Military Service, Ted enrolled at Lafayette College in Easton, where he gave the commencement address as PA, studying Mechanical Engineering. Ted was a member of the student body president and valedictorian. Jake Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, graduating in 1950 in the top 5% of attended Pennsylvania State University where his class (Tau Beta Pi Honor Society). Following a short stint in he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity Venezuela, Ted returned to the States, settling outside Detroit, and graduated with a degree in agricultural engineering. He Michigan. Strictly by chance, Ted met a young secretary named remained an ardent Penn State football fan, passing his love Alyce Schlaff. Love was in the air and they were married on for sport onto his children. After graduating Jake spent a year June 19, 1954. Soon thereafter, they moved to Port Huron, MI on a Navy ship doing research in refrigeration and traveling and began a family. Stephen Paul came in May of 1955, Robert the world. He spent 18 months in Australia before moving back Alan followed in September of 1957 and John Mark in May of to Pittsburgh, PA and working for Whirlpool. He moved his 1960. Career moves with DeLaval Turbine took the Olssons family to Indianapolis, IN for 9 years where he worked for Jenn to Westfield, NJ in 1962, then onto Georgia in 1965, living in Air and got his Masters of Business Administration from Butler Dunwoody until the present. Ted retired from Transamerica University. He finished his career working 25 years for Maytag DeLaval in 1985 and found himself busier than ever serving as the Regional Service Manager based in Atlanta, GA. Jake’s Redeemer Lutheran Church repairing chairs, kneelers and pews. farming background turned into a love of gardening and plants. This was intertwined with weekly rounds of golf with neighbors He always had the biggest garden in the neighborhood, beautiful and the occasional cruise and European travel. Ted also enjoyed landscaping, and could spend a whole weekend mowing his electronics, Jazz music, a good gin martini, a fine red wine and lawn. In later years, he enjoyed camping with his wife, children, a good joke. Alyce preceded Ted in July of 2000. His son Steve grandchildren, and a slew of sisters, out-laws, and nieces and passed in May of 2014. Ted is survived by his son Bob, his wife nephews. Uncle Jake is known for his camp popcorn, made in Rosemarie; son John, his wife Nancy; grandchildren Ted, Pete, his open fire pan with his self-engineered extended handle. His Jack, Savannah and Jasey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be other inventions include a backgammon board clasp and a light- made to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. switch-controlled squirrel zapper (non-lethal). In “retirement” Jake worked in various jobs that interested him, surveying, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=arthur- olsson&pid=195629086 Home Depot, florist as well as continuing his love of sports playing tennis and golf. However, he found the most joy in doing work for others. Jake and Linda moved to southern Mississippi and spent several weeks helping with Hurricane Katrina clean up. In his work with Macedonia Church he led the men’s group, Meals-On-Wheels, and did several mission trips with a Navajo

41 CHAPTER ETERNAL Rhode Island Beta - Rhode Island Robert Steven Wilkinson, of Warwick, James Luther Norman and his wife, Carolyn Snow Norman, of Warwick, and David Whitford James Norman ’66 Norman of Kingston; his sister, Barbara Norman Fracassa of Jim Norman, the long-time “Voice of the Rams,” passed away Snug Harbor; and his grandchildren, Abby and Libby Wilkinson in South Kingstown on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was the and Jim and Katie Norman. In lieu of flowers, donations in his loving husband of Roberta Homan Norman for 61 years. Born in memory may be made to Peace Dale Congregational Church, Providence in 1935, he was the son of James Eli 261 Columbia St, Peace Dale, RI 02879 or University of Rhode Norman and Gladys Whitford Norman. Growing Island Athletics (checks made to the URI Foundation, PO Box up in Perryville, Rhode Island, he spent time on 1700, Kingston, RI 02881), with a note in the memo line for URI the family farm helping to raise chickens, pigs Athletics, or make a secure gift online at www.urifae.org. and chinchillas, and selling eggs to neighbors. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/james-norman- He was a graduate of South Kingstown High obituary?pid=196572844 School, where he first started his training as a sports broadcaster, broadcasting basketball games into a tape recorder in the balcony of Fagan’s Hall in Tennessee Delta - Vanderbilt Peace Dale. To pay his way through college, he owned a clam cake and chowder stand at Roy Carpenter’s Beach that he Hugh Eldredge ’51 and his sister, Barbara, ran during the summers until it was Hugh G. Eldredge Jr. passed away March 2, 2020. washed away by the 1954 hurricane. Jim earned a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, and was active in his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, a member of the Sachems, Texas Alpha - Texas worked as manager of the baseball team, editor of the student newspaper, manager of the radio station, and treasurer of the Robert Hughes ’54 student senate, while simultaneously broadcasting basketball Robert Edward Hughes passed away Monday morning, June 15, and football games on the college radio station. He was also a 2020. Mr. Hughes was 86. member of ROTC and upon graduation, served several years on active duty with the United States Army, transitioning into Born in Sherman, Texas, Bob was the son of Reserve Status until he retired as a Major many years later. Upon Roy E. and Mary Fowler Hughes and brother of leaving Active Duty, he earned a Masters in Radio-Television Charles E. Hughes. He graduated from Sherman Communications at Boston University, where he was one of High School in 1952 before attending The the first sports news broadcasters on Boston television. His University of Texas at Austin where he graduated career at his beloved URI, his alma mater, began as a faculty with a business administration degree. He loved member in the speech department in 1961. He became the Sports his four years at UT, especially as a member of Information Director in 1971, and broadcast the play-by-play for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and the Naval ROTC. 1,286 consecutive football and basketball games on commercial Bob made many good friends and cherished memories; he was a radio, never missing a contest in 34 years. He singlehandedly lifelong avid Longhorn fan! In 1956, he married Joyce Evans from built the radio broadcast network for URI sports that continues Fort Worth. Together as newlyweds, they traveled to Yokosuka, to this day. During his career, Jim received more than 60 major Japan for Bob’s U.S. Navy commitment where he was an officer awards for his outstanding contributions in the broadcast and for 2 years. sports information fields, and was inducted into seven Halls of They moved to Fort Worth in 1958 and made Fort Worth their Fame in Rhode Island, including the Rhode Island Heritage Hall home. Bob began his career as an independent insurance agent of Fame, the URI Athletic Hall of Fame, the Rhode Island Radio with McChesney-Hill and Company and later formed Agents Hall of Fame, and the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame. Insurance Services, Inc. He attained the professional designation The Meade Stadium press box at URI is named in his honor; he of Charter Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and was active in Words Unlimited, the Providence Gridiron Club served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of and many other RI professional organizations; and was listed Tarrant County. He was a member of University Christian by the Providence Journal in 1995 as among the “Top 40 Most Church, The Fort Worth Club and Colonial Country Club. Bob Influential Persons in Sports in the past 40 years in Rhode loved traveling all over the world and meeting all kinds of Island.” people. His favorite destinations were the British Virgin Islands, Jim was a long-time member of Peace Dale Congregational Italy, England, France, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Church. In the years where Berta was the chair of the Christmas especially Africa. Bob also loved spending time with his family Bazaar, he would help out as the cashier of the “White Elephant” especially if it involved a beach trip! In addition to his devoted sale, greeting everyone with a few words and his signature wife of 63 years, Joyce, Bob is survived by his children: Melonye smile. Jim loved the many family and friend get-togethers where Whitson and Jay, Patricia Ryan and Win, Courtney Renaud and he would regale everyone with his wonderful stories (and if Chris, and Bob Hughes and Laura Kay; his grandchildren: Blake we were lucky, a taste of his famous clam cakes and chowder). Whitson and Lacey, Mary Elizabeth Margolis and Zach, Emily Avid travelers, Jim and Berta camped across country twice, and Williams and Garrett, Robert Ryan and Christina, Lucy Presley traveled in the US and abroad with family and friends, including and Will, Katherine Ryan, Amy Bell and John, Laura Renaud, multiple family trips to the Disney parks. Besides his wife, Jim Claire Renaud, Phillip Renaud, Charlie Hughes, Thomas Hughes, leaves his children, Laura Norman Wilkinson and her husband, Edward Hughes, Mac Hughes, Grace Hughes, Catherine Hughes;

42 CHAPTER ETERNAL and six great-grandchildren. Thomas Rodman ’49 Bob considered his greatest blessing and joy to be the success, Tom was born on February 2, 1931 in McCamey, Texas to happiness and love he felt for his children, grandchildren and E.G. and Faye (Hummel) Rodman in the midst of the great great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests depression. Tom’s family moved from McCamey to Odessa in donations be made to University Christian Church or to a charity 1932, and Tom became a lifelong resident of of your choice, in his memory. Odessa. Tom loved West Texas and used to say he was bilingual speaking both English and West https://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/university-of-texas/obituary. aspx?n=Robert-Edward-Hughes&pid=196372087&ua=owIca1J5F2lENphkIlThi Texan. Upon graduation from Odessa High in Q%3D%3D 1948, Tom enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. There he became a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a member of the Texas William Jenkins ’47 Cowboys, and made many life-long friends. Upon graduation in 1952. Tom attended the University of Texas Law Bill was born to Ethel Means Jenkins and Henry Eads Jenkins in School graduating in 1955. Amarillo, Texas. He attended Amarillo schools and received a journalism degree from the University of Texas where he was a While in law school Tom met Nancy Ritter, an undergraduate member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was an at the University. They were married on September 22, 1954. avid UT sports fan his entire life. After spending Tom and Nancy were lifelong companions, traveling the world two years in the Army, he returned to Amarillo and enjoying the best of many cultures. After becoming a Texas and began a forty-year career with the Globe attorney in 1955, Tom enlisted in the Army and reported to News. Bill and Nancy Rush were married in 1957, Fort Ord, California for basic training. Tom was then assigned and in 1963, their daughter, Shelley, was born. to Headquarters, Far East Command in Tokyo Japan where After the death of Nancy, Bill met and married his duties included intelligence gathering on behalf of the Ann Dooley Snodgrass. Together they reared command. Nancy accompanied Tom both to Fort Ord and their two children and later enjoyed the blessings of their four Tokyo. Their first son, Robert, was born in Tokyo. Receiving grandchildren. Tennis was Bill’s first sport of choice, and in an Honorable Discharge in 1957, Tom and Nancy returned to later years golf was his main interest. He was often seen on the Odessa where they grew their family and became active in course pulling his clubs-never on a golf cart! Bill began playing the community. Tom went to work for his family’s oil and gas bridge in college and continued studying and playing the game business. He was also active in the Ector County Bar Association, throughout his life. He obtained the status of Silver Life Master serving as President in 1964, the Chamber of Commerce, the from ACBL. Bill and Ann planned vacations so he could compete Crystal Ball Foundation, and local politics. Tom also formed in the Summer Nationals. Bill was knowledgeable in many areas. a law partnership with the former Attorney General of Texas, All forms of history interested him; Civil War, World War I, John Ben Sheppard. While Nancy occupied herself raising their, and World War II. He was fortunate to have visited battlefields now, three sons, and staying active in the Junior Service League, in the U.S. and abroad. He was also a voracious reader and Odessa Garden Club and Crystal Ball Foundation. In 1962, Tom had the goal of reading one hundred pages most days. He was founded the Odessa Meteoritical Society for the purpose of a long-time member of First Christian Church and served in promoting the Odessa Meteor Crater as a scientific and tourist many capacities. At the time of his death, he was president of attraction. In 1965, Tom, with the assistance of his law partner the Mariners Sunday School Class. Bill was a quiet, thoughtful and former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd, had the crater man who deeply loved his family. Perhaps he will most be designated a natural landmark by the National Park Service. The remembered for his witty, dry, and clever sense of humor. He was Odessa Meteor Crater was the first site in Texas so designated. In preceded in death by his mother and father, his first wife, and his 1968 Tom hosted the International Meteoritical Society meeting brother, Charles Jenkins. His survivors include his wife, Ann, of in Odessa and scientists came from around the world to tour the forty-seven years, his daughter, Shelley Jenkins Hamilton and crater and hear lectures on meteoritics. In 2002, through Tom’s husband, Kris, of Fort Worth, Texas, and his stepson, George efforts, with the help of Rep. Buddy West and Speaker Tommy Benckenstein, of Amarillo. His grandchildren who survive him Craddick, Tom was successful in getting a museum built at the are Kacy Hamilton, of Houston, Texas, Ryan Hamilton, of Fort Crater with participation by The State of Texas and Ector County. Worth, Texas, and Ted Benckenstein and Claire Benckenstein, Tom continued to serve as President of the Odessa Meteoritical both of Amarillo, Texas. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Society, now Meteor Crater Friends, until 2020. Tom remained Becky Herich and husband Bob, of Amarillo, his brother-in-law active in the oil business his entire life; from his high school Roy Snodgrass and wife Joan, of Austin, Texas and his Oklahoma jobs for Rodman Supply Company, cleaning and painting oil nephew and nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory field equipment, to serving as an officer and legal counsel in The of Bill may be sent to the choir or youth department of First Rodman Corporation. He was also engaged in local, state and Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109. national politics, serving as campaign treasurer and fundraiser for a number of candidates. Tom and Nancy were avid travelers, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/amarillo/obituary.aspx?n=william-lee- and, along with their many friends, visited Europe, Africa, South jenkins-bill&pid=196340739&fhid=23263 America and the Far East. Tom also had a love of the Monahans Sandhills and sand surfed into his early eighties. Tom’s love for the University, Phi Kappa Psi and The Cowboys were lifelong passions. Tom and Nancy were also residents of Austin, and

43 CHAPTER ETERNAL regular attendees at UT football games, reunions and tailgates their devotion to medicine and humankind by making numerous and were known as avid water skiers up and down Lake Austin. trips to cities in Mexico with graduating anesthesia students. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean They provided anesthesia in partnership with Dr. Valentin Garcia and Nancy Jane. He is survived by his wife Nancy Ann, three for over 500 surgical procedures to correct cleft lips and cleft sons, Robert E. Rodman (Lisa Fowler), Thomas E. Rodman, palates with Proyecto Huasteco, a charitable foundation in Fort Jr. (Cecily Camilleri) and James A. Rodman (Amy Ramm), his Worth. Music was a huge part of V.C.’s life. He played the cornet brother Earl and his wife Shirley. Brother-in-law Robert H. in his high school band, The University of Texas Longhorn Band Ritter (Marcella). Eight grandchildren, Alison Rodman Corrigan and in a jazz combo in medical school. In 1965, he co-founded a (DeWitt), Catherine Rodman Paget (Scott), Robert “Bo” Rodman, Dixieland band called the Mad Medics and later the Pacemaker’s Christopher Rodman, James Rodman, Matthew Rodman, Emma Dance Band. These bands provided many wonderful memories Rodman, Jack Rodman, and three great grandchildren DeWitt in rehearsals and in public performing for many good causes. Corrigan, Jr., Fowler Francis Corrigan, and Will Paget. And many The Mad Medics played hundreds of engagements locally and nephews and nieces, including Dr. Robert H. Ritter of Amarillo, throughout Texas and Oklahoma with all proceeds dedicated to Texas. Donations in Tom’s honor can be made to Meteor Crater providing scholarships for Wichita Falls nursing, medical and Friends, 3410 Far West Blvd, Suite 275, Austin, TX 78731. music students. The greatest partnership in V.C.’s life began during medical school when he met his soulmate and the love https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/thomas- of his life, Norma Jeanne Larsen. They married in 1954 and had rodman-9192231 four children: Victor Jr., Andrew, Richard and Jeanne Ann. He brought much joy, laughter and generosity to his family at large Victor Saied ’49 multi-generational reunions, events with grandchildren, holiday gatherings and many special times spent in Crested Butte, Victor Camal Saied, 88, of Wichita Falls passed away on Colorado. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved practical Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Wichita Falls. V.C. lived life jokes, and had an easy laugh, kind eyes and an incredible to the fullest with many passions and successes. Most of his heart. He made many sacrifices during his life for his family remarkable life revolved around medicine, music and patients to make the world a better place. His great love of and devotion to his family. He will be dearly medicine, music and his love for Norma and his family will be missed. V.C. was born in Wellington, Texas on remembered and cherished. He was a longtime member of Fain July 2, 1931, to Mack Saied, Sr. and Freeda Saied. Presbyterian Church. His was a life well-lived. V.C. is survived by He grew up and attended the local schools in Norma, his wife of 65 years; his children Victor Camal Jr, Andrew Wellington. He was a 1951 honor graduate with Brian and his wife Amy, Richard Larsen and his wife Deanna, a B.A. degree from The University of Texas Jeanne Ann and her husband Jon Fleming; grandchildren at Austin where he was a member of the Phi Victoria and husband Dennis Sukholutsky, Jeffrey, Elizabeth and Kappa Psi fraternity. In 2002, he was one of 83 fraternity alumni husband Chris Curlin, Margaret, William, Hugh, Carrie, Martha, honored over the previous 100 years with “The Distinguished Jonny, Larsen, Samantha and husband Grant Phillips; great- Centennial Alumnus Award” for a distinguished professional grandchildren Miles, Amelia, Sadie, Lauren, Gray and Chloe; career and outstanding personal achievements. He attended brother-in-law Walter Larsen and his wife Joyce; sisters-in-law medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Barbara Saied and Nancy Dakil; as well as many other nieces Galveston where he was a member of Alpha Omega honorary and nephews. He had many other relatives and dear friends who scholastic fraternity and Phi Chi fraternity and graduated in were like family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters 1955. He was awarded the Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Blanche Farris, Gladys Taylor, Jennie Massad; brothers Victor Award in 2003, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Ernest, Mack Jr. and Fred; and beloved nephew Camal Dakil. UTMB Alumni Association. He served his rotating internship Memorials may be sent to continue his good work to the Mad at Philadelphia General Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medics Scholarship Fund for Instrumental Music students at before joining the U.S. Air Force as a Captain stationed at Midwestern State University or the charity of your choice. Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. He did a one-year general surgery residency and then an anesthesiology residency https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesrecordnews/obituary.aspx?n=v-c- at Baylor University College of Medicine-affiliated hospitals saied&pid=194298159&fhid=26600 in Houston. V.C. returned to Wichita Falls in 1961 to practice anesthesia where he served on the staffs of Bethania Hospital, Wichita General Hospital and Kell West Regional Hospital over John Henderson ’53 the years. He served in many roles in the medical community— John Burns Henderson, Jr., 86, of Cameron, serving as president of the Wichita General Medical Society, the Texas received his Promotion and Heavenly Wichita General Hospital Medical Staff and the North Central Homecoming on March 4, 2020 at Caring Medical Foundation. He conceived and established the Wichita Country Cottage in Alvin, Texas. Falls Medicine Magazine in 1986 and served as editor until 2004. John was born on December 10, 1933 in Cameron. He was on the steering and planning committee as well as on He married the love of his life, Lella McCarroll, the board of directors at Kell West Regional Medical Center. He on June 8, 1956 in Rusk, Texas. administered anesthesia there from 1998 until his retirement in 2012. He and his partner, James R. McKinney, established the He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Lella; Wichita General Hospital School of Anesthesia for Nurses where their son, John III; son-in-law, Bijan Bouzari; brother-in-law, he served as clinical instructor and later as director. They spread Lewis McCarroll, Jr.; parents, John and Fan Henderson; in-laws,

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Lewis and Eloise McCarroll; and special family friend, Lanetta klatch at Texas Burger with lifelong friends, his children and Hughes Simmons. grandchildren, and most of all, our Mama.

John is survived by his daughters, Eloise Henderson Bouzari https://www.mblfuneral.com/obituary/john-henderson-jr of Lone Tree, Colorado, and Elizabeth Ann Henderson Leeper and son-in-love Kenneth Leeper of Angleton, Texas; and his grandchildren, Ali and Liz Bouzari, Kelsey Leeper, John David James DePew ’77 Leeper, and Meri Bouzari. He is also survived by his sister, Jane James Melvin Depew Jr, 62, died peacefully on May 23, 2020 at Henderson Swan and brother-in-law, Curt; sister-in-law, Ann his Austin home. He was born in Austin, Texas on February 2, McCarroll Irwin and her husband John; sister-in-law Susan 1958, son to James and May Depew. He is survived by his mother, McCarroll Birdwell and her husband Michael; and sister-in-law a loving spouse Leslie, his daughter Allie and son Virginia McCarroll. John is also survived by numerous cousins, Christopher, a brother Michael and sister in law nieces and nephews, and their children, as well as a host of Laurie, as well as two puppies Pepe and Taylor. amazing friends and clients whom he also considered as family. James graduated from University of Texas- John was born and raised in Cameron, Texas, County Seat Petroleum Engineering with highest honors. For of Matchless Milam County, and was proud to have lived in 40 years he dedicated himself to his career in Cameron for over 80 years. He was larger than life and was the the oil and gas industry. James loved what he did best, most amazing man we could have ever asked for in a Daddy, and was widely recognized as hard working and friend, and role model. He graduated from C.H. Yoe High School driven with extraordinary integrity and work ethic. in 1952, and then earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1958 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1960 from The James was a dedicated son, a loving husband, a devoted father, University of Texas at Austin. John and Lella met while attending respected brother, and a loyal friend. From the moment James The University, where he was selected as a Silver Spur and was and Leslie first met he made it his life mission to make her happy president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi. He was proud to say and in so doing exceeded her every hope and expectation. that in one week, he graduated from undergraduate school, got Fly fishing, playing golf, and taking morning walks through his commission in the U.S. Navy, and married his sweetheart the Austin trails were among James’ greatest passions. He truly Lella. Following his naval service and law school, John and believed he was a cowboy in his last life and was also convinced Lella returned to Cameron, where he practiced law for over 40 he was a BBQ pitmaster extraordinaire. James was a true years, partnering with Lella as his secretary and office manager blue Texan; he loved everything about Texas and dreamed of for 27 years. John officed in the Henderson Building, which his someday riding a longhorn into the sunset. Hook’em horns! grandfather, attorney T.S. Henderson, built in 1914. In addition to his private law practice, John was Milam County’s longest- James’ infectious smile, generosity and passion for life touched serving district attorney. the lives of countless persons across the globe. He was loved and respected by everyone around him and will be greatly missed. John served as the hands and feet of Jesus throughout his life and was very active in the community. He served on the https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pflugerville-tx/james- Cameron ISD School Board along with his best friend Forrest depew-9199480 Sapp, taught Sunday School for many years, and served in many leadership capacities at his church. John and Lella sang in the First United Methodist Church Choir for over 50 years and George Swain ’58 were enthusiastic MYF sponsors, long before the days of youth George William Swain III was born on June 26, 1939 and passed directors. John was also an active member of the Cameron Lions away peacefully with his family on February 13, 2020. George Club and the Masonic Lodge. After Lella’s Promotion, John was a member of the Alamo Heights High School graduating increased his time visiting friends in their homes and nursing class of 1957 before attending the University of homes, spreading the love of God near and far. He also loved Texas at Austin where he joined Phi Kappa Psi being a mentor and volunteer reader to children at Ben Milam Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting and Ada Henderson Elementary Schools. Throughout his adult Fraternity and earned his BBA in Accounting. life, he called over 300 family members and friends every year While in Austin he also joined the ROTC which to sing Happy Birthday and wish them well on other special led to him proudly serving his country with six occasions. years of Active Duty in the US Army during the He was his children’s loving, caring, devoted Daddy, and a Vietnam Conflict. He completed his military fabulous Granddaddy and Daddy John to his grandchildren and career as a Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the other special almost grandchildren. He was the classic southern Army Commendation Medal. Following his service, he returned gentleman and often said he was THE most blessed man the to his family in San Antonio where he joined his father in the Good Lord ever made! John loved with his whole heart. He made used car and finance business later branching out into retail everyone feel special and showed each of his loved ones how furniture until he retired¬. George served on the Alamo Heights much he treasured them. One of his many love languages was Board of Adjustment for thirteen years and on the Boards of talking, and we loved to hear his amazing stories of a life well the Northeast YMCA and Lifetime Recovery. He was a member lived. He loved the Cameron Yoemen, the Texas Longhorns, of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where he served as an usher. Hanover and Sugarloaf Mountain, Blue Bell, chicken fried steak George loved traveling with his wife visiting every continent with extra gravy, his 10:00 weekly Wednesday morning coffee

45 CHAPTER ETERNAL and over 50 countries. Their African adventures were their Eagle Award. He attended the University of Virginia where he favorites. He enjoyed playing golf, walking his dogs and loved was an enthusiastic member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. fishing…anytime, anywhere, and with anyone, but particularly He continued his postgraduate studies at Washington & Lee with his father, his son or his best friend John! George was where he received his law degree, after which he practiced law welcomed into heaven by his parents, Helen and George Swain, in Richmond until his passing. Randy was an animal lover, an his in-laws Ruth and Bill Hammond and his faithful German outdoor enthusiast and he loved his sports. In younger years he Shepherd Max. He will pave a smooth path for his high school was a true athlete and lived for golf, tennis and racquetball. He sweetheart and loving wife of 59 years, Ruth Hammond Swain. had a fiery spirit, was a good and loyal friend and never missed George was a father, teacher and friend to his children Stacey an opportunity to grill or entertain. He loved to chat, and had a Dahl (Kirby), Heidi Fallon (John) and Web Swain (Cristee). He great story for any situation. had five wonderful grandchildren, Amy Dahl Porter (Nick), Katie Dahl, Kelson Rohrer-Cuervo, James Swain and Darrah Swain, https://richmond.com/obituaries/robertson-randolph-randy/ article_2f968419-abf3-52ae-88ef-c0bc69f5faa4.html and great-grand-twins Paisley and Parker. He is also survived by brother-in-law Pete Hammond. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that George be celebrated with a donation to the Animal Defense John Echols ’67 League, Humane Society of San Antonio or the charity of your choice. John M. Echols Jr. passed away April 20, 2020. http://porterloring.tributes.com/obituary/show/George-William- Swain-108165697 Herbert Claiborne ’42 Dr. Herbert Augustine Claiborne, Jr., died on February 16, Cason Cockrell ’18 2020, at the age of 96. “Hobie,” his nickname since childhood, was born in Richmond, Virginia, on August 12, 1923, at his Cason Garret Cockrell of Frisco, Texas passed away on May family home at 204 W. Franklin Street, the son 16, 2020 at the age of 20. He was born on November 16, 1999 of Herbert Augustine Claiborne and Virginia to Garret Dean and Neeli Laine (Sugg) Cockrell in Dallas, Christian Claiborne. He is survived by his wife, Texas. Cason grew up in Frisco, Texas where he Catherine “Kitty” Robertson Claiborne; and graduated from Frisco Liberty High School in their children, Herbert Augustine Claiborne III, 2018. He attended Texas Tech University and his wife, Catherine and their children, Maria and majored in business where he was a member of Hobie IV; Mary Claiborne Frediani, her husband, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Cason enjoyed David and their children, Kate Deacon (Barrett), watching sports. Virginia and Christian; William Robertson Claiborne, his wife, He is survived by his parents, Garret Dean Lisa and their children, Taylor, Sarah, Cole and Teddy; and Cockrell, Jr. and wife, Kristin of Frisco, Texas Thomas Hamilton Claiborne, his wife, Lisa and their children, and Neeli Smith and husband, Ramon of Carrollton, Texas; Thomas, Jack, Charlie and Cabell. brother, Jensen Cockrell; sisters, Kennedy Cockrell, Samantha Hobie grew up in Richmond, attended St. Christopher’s School Smith and Lauren McMahon; grandparents, Jim and Cindy Sugg; and graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 1941. He grandparents, Garret Cockrell, Sr. and Marsha Cockrell; great earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the grandparents, Doris and Joe Davis and Lavesta Graham; and a University of Virginia, where he was a member of Phi Kappa host of other loving family and friends. Psi, Calconon Club, Raven Society, T.I.L.K.A., Lambda Pi, https://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/cason_cockrell Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. After receiving his MD degree, he completed his internship and a fellowship at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, followed by Virginia Alpha - Virginia residencies at the Medical College of Virginia in general surgery and the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Obstetrics Kirkland Todd ’65 & Gynecology. Having served in the U.S. Naval Reserve while Kirkland W. Todd III passed away April 20, 2020. completing his medical training, he was called to active duty in 1950 and served as a surgeon at Tokyo General Hospital during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Randolph Robertson ’79 Navy in 1952, he returned to Charlottesville, Virginia, where he became an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at Randolph “Randy” Clay Robertson, passed away the University of Virginia School of Medicine. peacefully in his sleep early April 26, 2020, at the age of 60. He was born February 15, 1960 In 1962, he moved back to Richmond to open his own obstetrics in Richmond, Virginia to Field Ira Robertson and gynecology practice. He later combined his practice with Jr. and Louise Lewis Robertson. He is survived that of Dr. Hudnall H. Ware to form what eventually became by his only brother, Lewis Field Robertson; his known as Drs. Claiborne, Ware, Battista and Montague, which nephew, Travis Field Robertson; a host of cousins has since evolved into the Virginia Women’s Center, one of the and many close and incredible friends. Randy Richmond area’s highly respected obstetrics and gynecology went to Midlothian High School and earned the Boy Scout’s practices.

46 CHAPTER ETERNAL His professional memberships included the American College of Washington Alpha - Washington Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, American College of Surgeons, Richard Austin ’67 Continental Gynecological Society and the Virginia Medical Richard Andrew “Randy” Austin was born at Swedish Hospital in Society. He also served as an adjunct professor of obstetrics and Seattle on September 22, 1948 to James R. and Barbara H. (Pat) gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia. Austin. He passed away November 16, 2019, after a long battle He retired from medical practice in 1992. In addition to his with T-cell lymphoma and HLH. Randy grew up distinguished medical career, Hobie also served his community in Magnolia and was a 1966 graduate of Queen in numerous capacities, serving on the boards of a number of Anne High School. During his senior year of institutions including the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation high school, he had the opportunity (unheard of (chairman), the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, the Virginia today) to fly on a Boeing 727 test flight, including Museum of Fine Arts (president), the Virginia Museum of Fine time in the co-pilot’s seat. That experience Arts Foundation (president), the Medical College of Virginia drove his career path and spawned his two Foundation (chairman), St. Mary’s Hospital Department of favorite sayings: “People make money doing Obstetrics and Gynecology (chairman), the Virginia Historical this?” and “Why work for a living if you don’t have to?” Randy Society, the University of Virginia Medical School Foundation, earned a BS in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Richmond Board of the University of Washington in 1970, where he was a member Associates, Wright’s Island Game Association (president), The of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and UW NROTC. Upon graduation, Richmond German (president) and the Country Club of Virginia. Randy received his commission as an officer and became a Naval Aviator. He was attached to Patrol Squadron VP-22 (the Among his many achievements, he received the Outstanding Blue Geese) at Barber’s Point, Oahu, Hawaii, flying the P-3 Medical Alumnus Award from the University of Virginia Medical Orion; deploying to the (Diego Garcia), Okinawa, Alumni Association, the Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Thailand, Iran and the Philippines. He was also on board for Award from Central Virginia Chapter of the Association of the squadron’s last deployment into a combat zone during the Fundraising Professionals, the Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Vietnam War. Following active duty, Randy returned to the Award from the Westminster Canterbury Foundation and Northwest and spent time with VP-69 at NAS Whidbey, helping Westminster Canterbury Management Corporation and the introduce the P-3 to the squadron. In 1976, Randy joined the Dowdy Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service from the Medical Boeing Company where he worked for over 35 years. He started College of Virginia Foundation. Hobie was also a member of the as a performance engineer on the 747 program in Everett, but Walpole Society, the Society of the Cincinnati, the Custis Pond soon moved on to be an instructor pilot, and then a production Fishing and Hunting Club, the Cohoke Club, the Commonwealth flight test pilot in 1979. Randy logged over 12,000 hours of flight Club and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. tests, piloting every jetliner model Boeing ever made. He was the Perhaps more than anything else, Hobie always showed warmth, Lead Production Pilot on both the 737 and 777 and an FAA DER. gentleness and compassion, traits he exemplified every day of Randy recorded many “firsts” and “mosts” as a Boeing pilot. his life. He had a dry sense of humor, was an attentive listener In 2005, he was one of four Boeing pilots that broke the world and had a way of making everyone around him feel embraced. record for distance with a commercial aircraft, flying the 777- He cared deeply about his patients, his community and most of 200LR from Hong Kong to London - the long way around (13,423 all his family, whom he adored and who adored him in return – miles, taking 22hrs and 22 mins). Randy reluctantly retired from we affectionately called him “Doc.” He was a voracious reader, Boeing in 2011, having spent most of his life doing what he loved a student of history and a lover of art and architecture, with a the most, flying above the clouds. During the 70’s and 80’s when remarkable recall of each. Throughout his life, he had a great Randy was not flying, he crewed on Unlimited Hydroplanes passion for wingshooting and fly-fishing some of his fondest and raced in the APBA inboard classes, owning and racing five memories were those times spent with family and friends in the different hulls all numbered 747. Randy set records not only in outdoors. the air but also on the water. He set an APBA five-mile closed- course record and won numerous APBA regional, divisional We are forever grateful for the many years Doc was part of our and national championships in the Jet and 7-Liter modified lives as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, doctor, teacher classes. Randy also volunteered at Seafair for over 30 years as and mentor. He was an exemplary gentleman. In lieu of flowers, the race official/judge assigned to the Admiral’s Barge (Old Man memorial contributions may be made to Woodberry Forest IV) at the start/finish line, where he acted as an ambassador School, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, the between the racing community and Navy brass in attendance. Virginia Museum of History and Culture or a charity of your Randy met his wife Patty, a Boeing engineer, on a 757 flight test choice. in 1992. They married in August, 1995, and together they had https://www.uvamedalum.org/in-memoriam/herbert-a-claiborne-jr-md/ four children. Randy was fully devoted to his family, always putting them first, supporting their endeavors, and paying for it all without complaint. He watched countless soccer games and dance recitals, and was the best damn taxi-dad ever. He will be remembered for his love of aviation, car racing, hydroplanes, classic rock, war movies, the Huskies, and his family. He is deeply loved and sorely missed. Randy was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patty, and

47 CHAPTER ETERNAL their four children: Dylan (UW, Physics, 2017), Connor (Purdue, University Street, Seattle 98101, to Manor Care Health Services Aeronautical Engineering, 2020), Lindsey (UC Santa Barbara, of Lacey, or to the charity of your choice. Marine Biology, class of 2023), and Evan (Shorewood High School, class of 2023), all of Shoreline. He is also survived by https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=frank-w- nolan&pid=195016568 brothers Tim (Christy) of Mill Creek, Kevin (Alicia) of Bellevue, and Brian of Mountlake Terrace, ten nieces and nephews and eleven grandnieces and grandnephews. Donations may be made in Randy’s name to The Museum of Flight or the Hydroplane and West Virginia Alpha - West Virginia Race Boat Museum. John Shott ’42 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=richard- John Cary Shott, 94, of Bluefield, Virginia, passed away andrew-austin-randy&pid=195761809 peacefully on October 15, 2018 at his home. He left us to join and spend eternity with his “soul mate” and loving wife of over 70 years, Bonivere (Bonnie) Reark Shott who passed Fred Trier ’61 away on June 3, 2017. Born on February 17, 1924 Fred Merle Trier passed away March 20, 2020. in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Howard and Martha Easley Shott, and was a member and past deacon of Westminster Frank Nolan ’43 Presbyterian Church. Frank was born and lived his entire life in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from Beaver high school, He grew up in the North Broadway neighborhood, playing he enlisted in the United States Navy during baseball games in the street or at Roanoke Park as a charter World War II, and served as a flight instructor until December member of the “Roanoke Rats”. He graduated from Broadway 1945. Following the completion of his military commitment, he High School in 1942, enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving three attended West Virginia University, and graduated in 1948 with years with two years sea duty in all three theaters of WWII. a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he Frank graduated from the University of Washington in worked for 6 years as a salesman with Paper Supply Company Economics, a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He played before beginning a 30-year broadcasting career with Bluefield’s baseball for the UW, downplaying that success with typical WHIS/WHAJ Radio/ WHIS TV, WBTW TV, Florence SC and humor. “I tried hard. Every morning the first thing I did was KIMT TV, Mason City IA. He started in sales and ultimately to spit. In the locker room I flushed the toilet over and over to became the Vice President and General Manager of all broadcast strengthen my wrists. I always tried to get to the locker room operations for the Daily Telegraph Printing Company. During first to make sure no one was in my uniform. My pitchin’ style his broadcasting career, he also served for many years as a was by attention-disorder. I figured that if I took a lot of time board member and was a past president of the West Virginia “on the hill”, the batter might become ineligible by the time I let Broadcasters Association. Prior to fully retiring John also served ’er go. My pitches looked like they came out of a catalog; four to as a Director of various local businesses including the Daily six weeks for delivery.” Frank met the glamorous Beryl Estelle Telegraph Printing Company, Adventure Communications, Shuman, originally from Ardmore, Oklahoma, while she was Inc., JanPak, Inc, (formerly Paper Supply Company), Bluefield a United Airlines stewardess in Seattle. They married in 1950 Gas Company, Gas Service, Inc., Southwest Virginia National and, as Frank liked to tell the story that “in time they had a dog, Bank, First Century Bank, Pocahontas Bankshares and the a couple of cats and two daughters.” Frank had a career as a Hugh I. Shott, Jr., Foundation. Although he never desired to run mortgage banker, retiring as Senior Vice President, Senior Loan for public office, his interest in politics led him to serve on the Officer and member of the Board of Trustees of Puget Sound Republican State Executive Committee, and he ultimately served Mutual Savings Bank. He served as President of the Seattle as the Republican State Party Chairman from 1965 through 1968. Mortgage Bankers Association and the Seattle Chapter of the His love of this area motivated him to volunteer, and he served Society of Real Estate Appraisers. He served as Chairman of the in leadership positions for numerous community organizations Investment Committee for the Washington State Investment and events, including the YMCA, Mercer County Heart Board. He was President of the Broadway High School Alumni Association, Mercer County TB Association, United Fund of Association and President of the College Club of Seattle. He was Greater Bluefield and — his favorite, the Community Christmas a strong supporter of the arts in the Northwest, serving on the Tree Association which never failed to put him in the Christmas Board of Trustees of the Frye Art Museum and on the Horizon Spirit. Being a grateful graduate of WVU, he was a steadfast House Art Committee. Frank was preceded in death by Beryl who supporter and served on the Visiting Committee of the WVU passed away in 2011 and is survived by daughters Erin Pattillo School of Journalism and was a board member and President (Pat), Lael Bucy, grandchildren Colleen Pattillo, Leesa Judkins, of the West Virginia University Foundation. His commitment Nolan Pattillo, Erin (Smith) Pattillo, and great-grandchildren to WVU resulted in him being recognized as a Most Loyal West Afton William Pattillo, Emiko Estelle Judkins and Patrick Ito Virginian in 1991 and he was awarded the Order of Vandalia in Judkins. As Frank would often say in closing letters to great 1993. His service to higher education was not limited to WVU; he friends, “May the rain fall soft on your fields”. Remembrances also served on the West Virginia Board of Regents, the Concord may be made to Horizon House Residents Assistance Fund, 900 College Foundation and was Chairman of the Cornerstone Campaign for Bluefield State College. Never one to seek recognition for his public service, he was,

48 CHAPTER ETERNAL nevertheless the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Legion Riley Vest Post No. 9 Distinguished Citizen Award, the Bluefield Jaycees Man of the Year, and he received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. His commitment to his country and community was only surpassed by his love and devotion to his family. He especially enjoyed family occasions and went to great lengths to gather family together as often as possible. His quiet strength, impeccable integrity, humility, and playful sense of humor will be greatly missed by those of us left behind. In addition to his parents and his wife, John was preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin E. “Ned” Shott and James Howard Shott, Jr., his brother-in-law, John Kayle Reark, and wife, Katherine “Katie” Reark”, grandson, Jeffrey Edward Shott, nephew, Robert Bradford Shott and niece, Linda Sue Marinko. He is survived by his two sons, John H. Shott and his wife, Katherine, and Michael R. Shott and his wife, Sandra, daughter- in-law, Karen Atkins Shott, five cherished grandchildren (to whom he was simply “Grandy”), James Christopher Shott, Andrew Michael Shott, Jason Cary Shott, Adam Cary Shott and Martha Jane Shott, eight great grandchildren, Ethan Andrew Shott, Mason John Robert Shott, James Coolidge Shott, John Tyler Shott, Poppy Belle Shott, Evelyn Bonivere Shott, Cary Woods Selkirk and Samuel Michael Shott, numerous nieces and nephews and his devoted caregivers, Linda Howard, Anna Howard, Fern Bell, Martha Perdue, Margaret Shrewsbury and Jessica Shimel, for whose efforts the family is deeply grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either the Bluefield Union Mission or the Community Foundation of the Virginia’s. https://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/john-shott-1070739870

Robert Dotson ’70 Robert W. Dotson passed away December 11, 2019.

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