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Obituaries listed here were reported between January 1 through March 31, 2021. Year of initiation is shown after name. Flags denote veterans. Please CHAPTER ETERNAL email Chapter Eternal announcements to [email protected]. Alabama Alpha – Alabama and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetes Association or the American Brain Richard J. Raleigh ‘65 Foundation in Vic’s honor. Richard Joe Rupert Raleigh, Sr., age 76, of Griffin, Georgia, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ladailynews/obituary.aspx?n=victor-lepist passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Wellstar Atlanta o&pid=197392060&fhid=20215 Medical Center. Richard was born Saturday, July 29, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Homer Richard Raleigh and Mildred Jo Swinney Raleigh, and William D. Pearlman ‘62 his wife of 51 years, Marcia Keeton Rea Raleigh. Richard was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he was a member William D. Pearlman passed away July 5, 2017. His death was of the Alabama Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. Richard was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin. He also served for many years as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop One where his sons were Scouts. Richard Kim R. Shirley ‘62 continued his service to Troop One and to Boy Scouts after Kim R. Shirley of Laguna Woods, CA passed away on Oct. his sons achieved Eagle Scout and left the troop. As a result 24,2020 at home after battling over 25 years of prostate cancer of his service, Richard was awarded the prestigious Boy Scout which spread to his bones. Kim was born in Silver Beaver Award, and the Vigil Honor of the Order of the Altadena, on June 29, 1942. Growing up mostly Arrow for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. Richard was a in Glendora, CA he had fond childhood stories devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He touched so many of living in Grants Pass, Oregon and in Big Bear lives – offering advice and help, giving of his time, joking and Lake. He was in the first graduating class from kidding, and loving others – putting others above himself. In Glendora High School where he played football. lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of He continued his education by enrolling at UCLA Richard Raleigh, Sr. to Griffin First United Methodist Church or majoring in economics, graduating in 1965. to the American Diabetes Association. He was an active member in the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and served as president in 1964. He enlisted in the https://sherrellfh.com/tribute/details/2102/Richard-Raleigh-Sr/obituary.html USAF in 1968, completing training at Enid AFB, OK. He was deployed to Naha AFB, Okinawa flying C130 aircraft missions into Vietnam from 1969-1971. He was honorably discharged California Epsilon - UCLA of active duty in 1973 from Langley AFB, VA. Returning to Ray A. Carr ‘60 Southern California, he entered the industrial real estate business with Penta Pacific Properties and later forming the Ray A. Carr passed away November 8, 2020. His death was partnership of Crookall Shirley & Co. He is survived by his reported March 16, 2021 and no obituary was found. wife of 51 years, Diann, son, daughter, one brother and sister, grandchildren, and many other extended family members and dear friends. Victor A. Lepisto ‘64 Vic Lepisto, loving husband, father of three children, and https://obituaries.tridentsociety.com/obituaries/laguna-woods-ca/kim- shirley-9866956 grandfather of eight, passed away December 28, 2020 at the age of 75. Vic attended John Muir High School in Pasadena where he played football and baseball and ran track. He was the Geoffery H. Wright ‘07 Sportsman of the Year in 1963 and entered UCLA in the fall of 1963 where he excelled in football. He personified the “Gutty Geoffrey Hall Wright, at the age of 31, died peacefully October little Bruins,” who competed for National Championships and 24, 2020, surrounded by loving hearts. He suffered a sudden were led by Heisman winner Gary Beban. Proudly, Vic was a co- cardiac event and collapsed in his apartment on October captain in 1968. Vic’s football success translated to the pitch, 11, 2020. He spent 13 days in the ICU at as he played rugby at UCLA. He was honored to be inducted UC- San Francisco. His cause of death is still into the UCLA Rugby Hall of Fame. After he graduated, Vic unknown. Geoff, a native Californian, called continued playing rugby for the Santa Monica Rugby Club both Sebastopol and Santa Rosa home. Geoff where he is also a member of their hall of fame. Vic was a Los obtained his Bachelor of Science from UCLA, Angeles County Probation Officer for fourteen years after he while continuing a lifelong habit of balancing graduated from UCLA. Vic did not need much to be content, responsibility and play. After UCLA, Geoff left somehow making it to 2020 without ever having an email the West Coast and headed east. In 2015, he address. With his grit and determination, he lived an active, graduated The George Washington University Law School, 6th in full life even as chronic medical conditions began to add up. his class. He was always prepared, loved a challenging professor, He fought diabetes, dementia, and COVID as you expect he and never backed away from a good argument. After a year would, peacefully passing after a three-week battle against working at Latham & Watkins, LLC, Geoff obtained a clerkship COVID. Vic was preceded in death by his father, mother, and with the Sixth District Federal Court of Appeals (Akron, Ohio). one brother. He is survived by his wife, Sue, their three children, He then moved back to the Golden State, serving 2 years as eight grandchildren, one sister and brother, cousins, nieces an Earl Warren Fellow with the California State Office of the

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Solicitor General. He was a member of the team that successfully University where he received his B.A. ‘55 and M.B.A.,’ 58. He challenged the termination of the 2017 DACA program, was was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. Jim also lead author of a state Supreme Court brief, and got to present served in the United States Air Force and went on the Honor oral argument before the California Supreme Court. In 2018 he Flight in 2018. Jim served on the Boards of churches wherever rejoined Latham & Watkins, hoping eventually to specialize he lived...from Whitefish Bay to Manhasset, Rumson to Naples. in appellate or environmental law. Geoff is survived by his Being involved in church work was his life blood. Also taking parents Elizabeth (Betsy Hall) & Gene Wright of Santa Rosa. He his energy was golf ... his forever game. Over the years he shot is predeceased by his older brother Nathan who died June 21, his age several hundred times and was Senior Champion at the 2019. Geoffrey also left behind his love – Amanda Carrillo. In Imperial Golf Club in Florida. Most of Jim’s career was spent lieu of flowers please consider a donation to NOLS (284 Lincoln with International Flavors & Fragrances, NYC, where he was Street, Lander, Wyoming, 82520). Funds will be used to establish Controller and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East & a perpetual scholarship in Geoff’s name. Elizabeth and Gene Africa. Living in London for five years gave him the opportunity Wright may be reached at [email protected] to travel even more. Jim was a member of The Greater Naples Leadership Program, the Forum Club, Naples Council of World https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressdemocrat/obituary. Affairs, St. Andrews Society and Circumnavigators. aspx?n=geoffrey-hall-wright&pid=197261671&fhid=3068 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/naplesnews/obituary.aspx?n=james-f-mo rrison&pid=197365434&fhid=10460 Illinois Alpha – Northwestern Glen C. Nielsen ‘47 Illinois Delta – Illinois Glen Crandall Nielsen died in Centennial, Colorado on January 4, 2021 at the age of 91. He and his sister, Patricia, grew up in Clark O’Halloran ‘47 Oak Park and attended Oak Park-River Forest Clark O’Halloran passed peacefully at home March 5, 2020 at Township High School. Glen graduated from the age of 88. Clark is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, his Northwestern University in 1950 with a degree in cherished daughters and grandchildren. He psychology. He was a member of the Phi Kappa attended Morgan Park High School and played Psi fraternity. It was here that Glen met his wife for the football team. He earned his bachelor’s of nearly 70 years, Mary Kay Smith. After serving degree in Liberal Arts at the University of Illinois 2 years in the Army during the Korean War, - Urbana and competed in Gymnastics there. Glen began his career in commercial/industrial Clark served as Captain in the U.S. Army Special real estate with the firm of Farr Chinock and Forces, training at Fort Benning, Georgia. A Sampson. Greater Chicagoland was his territory, and in 1969 dedicated member of the Episcopal Church and Glen and a partner, Phil Cornes, founded their own firm, Cornes lifelong Choir member, Clark served at Church and Nielsen. Glen and Mary Kay raised four children in Palatine, of the Mediator and Church of the Holy Nativity in Beverly, Illinois. The couple moved to the retirement community, Wind IL. Clark was known for his zest for life and adventure, his Crest, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado in 2017, yet always missed humor, and his dedication to his family and friends. He was an the mountain town where they made incredible friends and avid handball player, enjoyed snow skiing, woodworking, and memories. Glen was well-known for his boisterous laugh and gardening. He loved his dogs, good food, Harley Davidsons, and sense of humor, his love of anything that could be considered Jack Daniels...on the rocks, no splash. But he loved nothing so dessert, and knowing nearly all jazz crooners from the 1940’s to much as his children. today. Glen is survived by his wife, Mary Kay, his four children Dr. Amy Phelps, Kay Mikesky, Kurt Nielsen, and Steve Nielsen, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/clark-o- halloran-obituary?pid=195624221 sons-in-law Dr. Dennis Phelps and Dr. Alan Mikesky, and grandchildren Dr. Reid Phelps, Vreni Nielsen, Jason Phelps, Kristi Mikesky, Hannah Nielsen, Sean Nielsen, Shane Mikesky, as Giles M. Walsh ‘02 well as 3 great-grandchildren James, Luke, and Victoria Phelps. Giles Michael Walsh, 37, of Fairway, Kansas, died March 15, 2021, https://www.aspendailynews.com/obituaries/glen-crandall-nielsen/ in Fairway, KS. He is survived by his parents, sister, nephew article_6dc85dc4-59bb-11eb-91e1-435688cc2424.html and niece, girlfriend, aunts, uncles and cousins. Giles graduated from University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree and Kent Law School in Chicago, IL with James F. Morrison ‘52 a doctorate degree. He was a member of the James F. Morrison died on December 21, 2020 at the Avow Missouri and Illinois Bar Association, an Eagle Hospice Residence in Naples, Florida, with Scout, Fire Crafter, Order of the Arrow, and his family around him. He is survived by his SLUH Rifle Club. Giles practiced law in Chicago, loving wife of 63 years, Myra, and two devoted Saint Louis and eventually in Kansas City. He daughters and five grandchildren. Born in was a mentor for the Big Brother’s organization Evanston, Illinois on August 12, 1933 to Dr. and strongly believed in community involvement with a strong Paul L. and Carolyn Morrison, Jim attended commitment to give back. He offered countless hours of pro bono Culver Military Academy ‘51 and Northwestern legal counseling to those in need. He was a traveler of the world

2 CHAPTER ETERNAL exploring many countries and immersing himself in different George M. Lewis ‘58 cultures often spending hours studying and reading before trips. George Myers “Gerry” Lewis Sr., 81, of New Albany, Indiana, He was also an accomplished marksman that even attended the passed away peacefully January 9, 2021. Gerry attended the qualifying round for the Junior Olympics. Giles was also known Culver Military Academy and graduated from New Albany to flex his intellectual muscle during game nights with friends. High School in 1957. He then graduated with He generally just loved enjoying all that life has to offer and a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University lived every day to its fullest. He will be so dearly missed but School of Business in 1961 where he was a heaven certainly gained the life of the party. member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. While https://www.quernheimfuneralhome.com/obituary/Giles-Walsh at IU, he served in the ROTC and received his Army commission, which lead him to Germany. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Indiana Beta – Indiana Barbara, children Leslie Lewis-Sheets (Tommy), George Myers Lewis Jr. “Little Gerry” (Angela), Fred K. Agnew ‘51 grandchildren Patia Young (Matt), Murphy Sheets, Emory Lewis, Fred K. Agnew, 88, of Frankfort, Indiana died March 28, 202. Ben Lewis, and great-grandchild Roland Young. Also, his brother Fred was a 1950 graduate of Frankfort High School, a 1954 James Lewis Jr. (Janelle) and sister Anne Bell (Guy) and many graduate of Indiana University and a graduate of the School nieces and nephews. of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Floyd County was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from Humane Society or a charity of your choice. 1954–1956. Mr. Agnew was the former President and Chairman of the Board of The Farmers https://obituaries.newsandtribune.com/obituary/george-lewis-sr-1081398936 Bank, Frankfort, Indiana. Prior to becoming associated with The Farmers Bank, Fred worked in sales with The Ingram Richardson Company Indiana Delta - Purdue in Frankfort. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Don M. Newman ‘42 fraternity at I.U. and formerly attended the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Mr. Agnew was an avid golfer, fisherman Dr. Don Newman was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the and member of the Frankfort Symposiarchs and Frankfort South Bend area as the son of a pharmacist. Don enrolled in Rotary Club. the School of Pharmacy at Purdue University in 1941 where he participated on the football and track teams, https://goodwinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/fred-k-agnew/ setting a pole vault record in 1942. In April 1943, Don joined the Army Air Corps and became a B-17 Bomber Pilot Instructor in Columbus, Ralph W. Coble ‘63 Ohio. Very active in the community, Don ran for and was elected to a seat on the Penn-Harris- Ralph Woolling (“Rick”) Coble, age 76, of Noblesville, IN, passed Madison School Board. This sparked his interest away on December 17, 2020. Rick attended Indiana University in politics and in 1973 he was appointed to the in Bloomington, where he was initiated into Phi Kappa Psi position of Director of the Washington Office of fraternity. After two years at IU, he transferred the Governor of Indiana. After months of flying from his job in to the University of Southern California, Los Washington to South Bend, Don sold the pharmacy and moved Angeles, affiliating with the Phi Kappa Psi to Washington D.C. to concentrate on politics. In the role of chapter at USC. In 1967, Rick commenced duty Director of the Washington Office of the Governor, Don lobbied in the U.S. Army. His basic training was at Fort Congress, agencies, the White House, and was even involved Knox, Kentucky, and he later became an Army with the Supreme Court. In 1979, following a long series of night cook, continuing in this capacity in the Army classes, he received a law degree from Georgetown University. Reserve into the early 1970s. During this time, In 1985, under the Reagan administration, Dr. Newman was Rick also returned to college and received a Bachelor of Arts appointed to the position of Under Secretary to the Secretary of degree in history and political science from Butler University, Health and Human Services. His duties included Chief Operating Indianapolis. Following graduation, he worked with his father Officer and Liaison to the Secretary of Health, the President, in the firm of Clayton, Coble, and Murray Realtors, but, after his and Congress. In 1990, President Bush appointed him to the father’s death in 1972, Rick continued as a self-employed realtor position of U.S. Minister to the International Civil Aviation and, later, as an investor. Memorial contributions for Rick may Organization (ICAO). During his tenure at the ICAO, he served be made to the following: as an expert witness before House Aviation Subcommittee Wolf Park - wolfpark.org/ investigations and was instrumental in banning smoking on Humane Society for Hamilton County - hamiltonhumane.com/ international flights. At the conclusion of his term at ICAO Thornton W. Burgess Society, Green Briar Nature Center - in 1994, Dr. Newman joined the Washington D.C. law firm of thorntonburgess.org/ Barrett and Schuler as Counselor. Soon thereafter, he accepted https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?n=ralph-woolling- a position as a staff pharmacist and administrative officer with coble-rick&pid=197413780&fhid=17579 Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, North Carolina. In 1997, Don retired to Bellair, Florida. He has two daughters, Barbara - a

3 CHAPTER ETERNAL pharmacist and graduate of Purdue, and Kathryn. He has four he decided to be an organ donor. Murphy will save and live grandchildren, Mollie, Katie, Matthew, and Brittany. on through the lives of many fortunate enough to receive his organs and up to 75 others who will receive his tissues. He will https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/alumni-friends/featured-alumni/don- provide the gift of sight to two individuals and both of his heart newman valves will be lifesaving to pediatric patients. Murphy was able to give the gift of life to two individuals through his right and left kidney. Upon Murphy’s departure from St. Joseph Hospital Indiana Zeta - Butler to donate his organs the staff lined the hallway to honor him. Eric G. Fladeland ‘86 An inspiring hero to so many of us in life, Murphy was also a hero in death. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Eric George Fladeland, 54, of Naperville, passed away February American Heart Association or St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Cathy. Loving father of Emma. whose staff provided spectacular care for our Murph and Cherished brother of Laura and Jason (Melissa). Dear uncle of consider becoming an organ donor. “Now cracks a noble heart. LeAnn Ward and great-uncle of Mila Hoye. Goodnight sweet prince: and flights of angels sing thee to thy Loving nephew and cousin. Loyal friend to many. rest!” (Hamlet, Act V Scene II) Eric loved to get to know people and he never met anyone he could not engage in conversation. https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=murphy- He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge ainsworth&pid=197947586 as evidenced by stellar trivia skills and his

master’s degree in Organizational Behavior and Development. He used that knowledge to help Iowa Beta - Iowa State people as a volunteer career coach through the Naperville Career Center. He happily pursued a lifelong chase of David C. Garfield ‘47 the perfect hobby which most recently focused on trap shooting David C. Garfield passed away June 19, 2020. His death was and he fulfilled a long-held dream of learning to sail this past reported February 24, 2021 and no obituary was found. fall. His proudest and happiest moments came from watching his daughter, Emma, grow into the young woman she has become, and he was so happy to know she will be attending the University Arden A. Esslinger ‘58 of Tennessee in August. His larger-than-life personality, goofy Arden A. Esslinger passed away September 18, 2020. His death sense of humor and big heart will be remembered forever by the was reported January 17, 2021 and no obituary was found. many who loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Northern Illinois Food Bank, or your local food bank appreciated. Donald L. Ott ‘65 https://www.hjfunerals.com/obituaries/2021/02/19/eric-george-fladeland/ Donald L. Ott passed away January 12, 2021. His death was reported February 26, 2021 and no obituary was found. Murphy Ainsworth ‘12 Murphy Ainsworth passed away March 3, 2021 in Denver, Joseph P. Mendel ‘74 Colorado after suffering a massive heart attack while jogging. After a long (and mostly silent) battle with diabetes and Despite receiving immediate care from a registered nurse everything else that comes with it, Joe Mendel passed away on who saw him collapse and a quick response Friday, March 20, 2020. Joe graduated from high school and spent from emergency units, he never regained one year at Iowa State University. He retired consciousness, with his family and longtime from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department girlfriend Callie at his side. Murphy was 28 after 15 years of service. Having an avid passion years old. Murphy is survived by his parents for motorcycles, he enjoyed taking many trips Tom & Beth Ainsworth and brother Grant, and especially planning them. When able, he and by the love of his life, Callie Peterson of also enjoyed working on them with his son. Denver. Murphy also leaves behind many friends He enjoyed hunting and collecting Hot Wheels including lifetime buddy Connor Morgan. Murph with his daughter and he loved the mountains, loved all sports – his first love was baseball, and he was an paranormal investigations and listening to and all-conference and all-area first baseman and pitcher and his understanding music. Left to cherish his memory is his loving team won the 2009 state championship. In football he was a wife of almost 37 years, Rita; son, Joseph Matthew; daughter, quarterback and his teams won two state championships. Upon Michelle ; grandson; sister; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins graduating he was awarded the George Barcheski Scholarship and extended family and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, the award for his athletic achievements and sportsmanship. Murphy family requests each one to reach out … reach out and reconnect attended Grand Rapids Community College for one year and with a family member, friend, co-worker or acquaintance because then transferred to Butler University where he majored in tomorrow is not promised to anyone OR reach out to a cause that business and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. Murphy worked has special meaning to you. for Universal Forest Products in Grand Rapids and Ft. Collins, Colorado. Perhaps his greatest legacy is that prior to his death https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituary/joseph-joe-mendel/

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Michael L. Holmes ‘76 grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins. Memorial gifts can be made to: The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, 5445 Michael L. Holmes passed away October 24, 2020. His death was Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66104 and Children’s Mercy reported February 26, 2021 and no obituary was found. Hospital, 2401 Gilham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/david-fields- Kansas Alpha - Kansas obituary?pid=197412810 Moulton Green ‘47 Moulton Green Jr., businessman, teacher, and lover of life passed Travis C. Meier ‘04 away January 7, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was Travis Christopher Meier, 36 of Olathe, KS 92. He attended Bryant School, Prairie School, Southwest High passed away unexpectedly at his home January School and Kansas University. He followed his 28, 2021. Survivors include his parents Denny father into the insurance business, and in 1953 and Mary Beth Meier, brothers Joe and Michael he married Jean McGreevy of Mission Hills. Meier, grandmother, Lu Ann Gleason, many Over the next decades he became involved with cousins, aunts and uncles as well as his dear her in many civic organizations, including the friends. Memorial contributions are suggested to International Relations Council and the Citizens Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas or Project 1020. Association, and served on the boards of Mercantile Bank, the Johnson County National https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/travis-meier- Bank, and Huxtable Hammond Company, and obituary?n=travis-meier&pid=197646956 as president of the Kansas City Lyric Opera. After a successful career in business at R.B. Jones and Sons, Invenchek Corp., and First American Insurance Company, he retired early and was Maryland Alpha – Johns Hopkins able to devote himself to his greatest love, supporting others. George F. Bass ‘51 This included teaching students at Genesis School for their high school equivalency diplomas, and decades of teaching George F. Bass, pioneering underwater archaeologist and Texas English as a Second Language at Guadalupe Center and Della A&M Distinguished Professor Emeritus, died March 2, 2021 in Lamb Community Services. Until contracting his fatal virus last Bryan, Texas, at 88. His wife Ann was by his side. George was month, he played tennis three times a week. And while his final many things: an archaeologist, a professor, an words were checking to ensure his family would be secure, his Army veteran, an author, a chronicler of family second-to-last were requesting his sons at his bedside. “Please, history, a husband, a father and grandfather. could you play ‘Ol’ Man River’ again.” He leaves his wife of He was a lover of opera, a writer of opinionated 67 years Jean, his sons and grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, letters, a teller of stories always told with a the family asks that you please send donations to Della Lamb twinkle in his eye. George was born on December Community Services of Kansas City. 9, 1932, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Robert Duncan Bass and Virginia Wauchope Bass. He https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/moulton-green- grew up primarily in Annapolis, Maryland. In obituary?pid=197474427 1955 he received an M.A. in Near Eastern Archaeology from Johns Hopkins University, after which he spent two years at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. He David W. Fields ‘73 served two years in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably David W. Fields, 66, passed away at Avera Hospital on January discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1959. In 1960 he married 1, 2021 of COVID-19. David was born November 10th, 1954 Ann Singletary in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1964 he in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Washington High received a Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from the University School and The University of Kansas where he was a proud of Pennsylvania. In 1973, after teaching at Penn for eight years, member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. David married his he founded the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, which is high school sweetheart, Carol Yarnevich on devoted to bringing history to light through the scientific study September 25, 1976. Immediately following of shipwrecks. The Institute became affiliated with Texas A&M college, Dave started his successful career in in 1976, and in the same year the Nautical Archaeology Program management with the J. C. Penney Corporation. was established at the university. George taught at Texas A&M His career with Penney’s included positions from 1976 until his retirement in 2000, and INA continues to at the store level as well as on the District support projects around the world. Those wishing to do so may and Regional Staffs in: Topeka, Ks; Kansas make contributions to the INA Foundation (https://nauticalarch. City; Indianapolis; Chicago; Somerset, KY; org/ina-foundation/), a non-profit charitable organization that Leominster, MA and Sioux Falls, SD. Dave retired 8 years ago helps fund different aspects of INA’s work, including student after serving almost 38 years with the company. Dave enjoyed scholarships, archaeology and fieldwork grants, INA’s research traveling, hunting, fishing and gardening but by far he got the vessel, and INA’s research center in Bodrum, Turkey. most joy in life spending time with his much loved children https://callawayjones.com/obits/george-f-bass/ and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, siblings and numerous nieces and nephews,

5 CHAPTER ETERNAL Mississippi Alpha - Ole Miss He was later a member of Purvis United Methodist Church. Charles loved the Lord and considered the most important part Norman E. Clock ‘38 of his life to be his children and extended family. Survivors Norman E. Clock passed away November 21, 2013. His death was include a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren, 11 great reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, 581 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, Lundy R. Gunn ‘46 MS 39157 or Homes of Hope for Children, 344 Harold Tucker Rd, Purvis, MS 39475. Lundy Reid Gunn, Sr., passed away on August 3, 2013 at the Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Lundy was born on October https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hattiesburgamerican/name/charles- 6, 1924, to William Edward and Catherine Cribbs Gunn in leggett-obituary?pid=196909694 Tutwiler, MS. He graduated from Tutwiler High School in May 1943, where he played football for the Tutwiler Minks and was an Eagle Scout. John E. McDade ‘47 Like most young men of his generation, Lundy John Mcdade died on December 17, 2017 after gracing our lives immediately enlisted in the army to serve with his love and smile for 93 years. His young life was spent in World War II. Lundy was a 1st Lieutenant in Winona, Mississippi where, at his grandmother’s knee, he serving in the European Theater Operations. He learned to love everyone and respect America. received several medals including two Bronze This love was personified by his mantra: “Leave Stars. Lundy entered Ole Miss upon returning to the States and everyone you meet a little better than before earned his BBA in Marketing Merchandising and his law degree they met you.” His love of country was shown from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1952. While by the flag he wore on his lapel each day. At age at Ole Miss, he met his wife of 64 years, Jo Bogard of Parkin, 17, John enlisted in the navy a few days after Arkansas. Lundy enjoyed a successful career in the insurance the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He served industry earning many accolades and countless friends. He was in the Pacific and Washington DC, where he a lifetime member of MDRT and the Past President of MALU, was part of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt’s personal JALU and CLU/ChFC. Lundy was named “Man of the Year” in band. Her speeches and values affected him throughout his 1984 by the JALU. He was active in the North Jackson Lions life. John went to work for Armour Company in Chicago and Club for many years. Lundy could light up a room and was a began his life’s work in the poultry industry. There, he married wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He could tell Shirley Murphy, his beloved wife for nearly 50 years. Trained countless stories and jokes and the best ones involved the Delta as an industrial engineer, John rose through the ranks into and Tallahatchie County. His children recently put together a management at Armour before being hired by Norbest, an collection of his best quotes and sayings. He loved to say, “Pray international turkey company in Salt Lake City. John became for a good harvest but keep on hoeing” and “I wonder what the president of Norbest and developed turkey processing plants in folks in Tutwiler are doing tonight.” Lundy is survived by his wife, Japan and explored expanding into China. As a result, he was Jo Bogard Gunn, his daughter and sons and grandchildren. Lundy chosen to head President Ronald Reagan’s trade initiatives for was affectionately known to his grandchildren as “Big Boy.” food products into China and Japan. A treasured photo shows https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/clarionledger/name/lundy-gunn- him handing a Thanksgiving turkey to President Reagan. In obituary?n=lundy-gunn&pid=166207045&fhid=11932 Washington, he became head of the poultry division of the American Meat Association and later served as lobbyist for major poultry firms including Sara Lee. When his wife became ill, John William A. Swinney ‘46 retired to Jackson, Mississippi. After his wife’s death, he met June Youngblood at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church and they William A. Swinney passed away August 6, 1998. His death was were married in Pine Lake Church in Jackson where they lived reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. until 2015. In lieu of a funeral, John chose to donate his body to Louisiana State University for medical research.

Charles H. Leggett ‘47 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/clarionledger/name/john-mcdade- Charles Hilere Leggett, Sr. finished his work on earth and went obituary?n=john-mcdade&pid=187587301 to his heavenly Father and joined his beloved wife, Nell, and son, Eddie, on October 4, 2020. Charles was a veteran of World War II where, as a member of the Army Marion E. Addison ‘48 Air Corp, he piloted a C-47. He later graduated Marion Eldridge Addison of Olive Branch, from the University of Mississippi and went Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on to have a successful career in the insurance Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was 95 years old. In industry. He retired as President of Ross-King- 1943, at the age of 18, Marion enlisted in the Walker, Inc. He was active in numerous civic U.S. Marine Corps. He was a combat veteran of activities throughout his life, including the the Marshall and Mariana Pacific campaigns Hattiesburg Kiwanis Club, he served on the board at Main Street of World War ll. He was recalled to active duty United Methodist Church, where he was a member for 65 years. for the Korean War, serving stateside. Marion

6 CHAPTER ETERNAL was a successful businessman who owned and operated Chelsea and visits. Hal enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially sharing Furniture, as well as selling and managing rental properties. time with his family on the Mississippi River at Burkes Hunting In his retirement, Marion was an avid genealogist and active Club. He and Harvey were voracious travelers, always planning member of First Baptist Church of Olive Branch. In 1943, Marion their next adventure. Hal Fiser is survived by his beloved wife married his Ole Miss college sweetheart, Mary Florence Burcham of 65 years, Harvey Ross Young Fiser and by four of their five (1928-2010). He is survived by their children and also leaves 13 sons. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s United Methodist grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and Church, 1012 W. 2nd St., Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, to the nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Capital Campaign for Flowers Manor, 1251 Lee Drive, Clarksdale, Homes for Our Troops. www.hfotusa.org Mississippi 38614, or a charity of your choice. https://www.foresthillfh.com/obituary/marion-addison https://meredith-nowellfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/794/Hal-Fiser/ obituary.html

John R. Gerdes ‘49 Joseph C. Sanders ‘50 Dr. John Richard Gerdes, 86, of Temple and formerly of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Brookdale Meridian Joe Sanders, age 92, a longtime resident of Meridian, MS went Care Center. He grew up in Houston and graduated from San home to be with Jesus on February 7, 2021. Following his Jacinto High School. He attended the University of Mississippi graduation from Magee High School he moved with his family and graduated in 1952. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. to Meridian. He attended the University of Navy during the Korean War on the USS Hamner. He married Mississippi and was a loyal “Ole Miss” fan. He Constance Cutlip in 1954. After the war, he attended UT married Mai Keen Sanders of Meridian where Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and graduated in 1959. they made their home. Joe was the owner of Dr. Gerdes completed OB/Gyn residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital Sanders Gas Company, a family business started in Houston and then began his medical practice, first with in January 1946 by his father C.P. Sanders, Jr. Memorial Hospital and then with Rosewood Medical Center until Joe was joined in the business by his brother retirement. His hobbies included fishing on the Texas coast at Kenneth, and later his son Chuck as well as Matagorda Bay, traveling, reading, target shooting and building grandsons, and other family members throughout the years. model ships. Dr. Gerdes is survived by his son, daughter Lisa Joe was well loved in his community and was affectionately Gerdes Heffer and husband Dr. Robert Heffer of College Station, known as Poppa Joe by his family, friends, neighbors, and daughter, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He employees. He served in many leadership roles both in the was preceded in death by his wife Frances Gilpin Gerdes, and was church and the business community. He spent many years on an important figure in the life of her son Carl Gilpin. Memorials the Finance Committee at Central United Methodist Church, may be made to the American Heart Association, or to Texas on the Advisory Board at Aldersgate, and was honored in the Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Management. Hall of Fame at Meridian Community College for his service there. Joe enjoyed his family, golf, fishing, football, reading, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=john- investing, teaching Sunday school, and going to the beach with gerdes&pid=185806422 his family every year, one of their most treasured traditions. Poppa Joe is survived by his children, grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, as well as many Hal G. Fiser ‘50 loving family members, especially his nieces and nephews. Joe Hal G. Fiser passed away March 20, 2017. He was born in was preceded in death by his wife, Mai Keen Sanders. The family Briensburg, Kentucky, in 1928. After earning a bachelor’s degree requests memorials to be made to Central United Methodist in biology at Murray State University and a master’s degree Church, Meridian, Mississippi or Meridian Community College from the University of Mississippi, Hal moved Foundation. to Clarksdale in 1950 to teach high school science and to coach basketball. He then served https://www.wtok.com/2021/02/09/joe-charles-sanders-sr/ as a sergeant in the United States Army before returning to Clarksdale with his bride, Harvey Ross Young. Hal soon became interested in Walton S. Williams ‘50 the real estate and then insurance businesses, Walton S. Williams passed away March 3, 2001. His death was earning one of the earliest and longest held reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. insurance licenses in the state. He opened the Hal Fiser Agency in Clarksdale, serving the town’s real estate and insurance needs for over sixty years. Hal shared his John J. Flynn ‘51 business acumen generously in the community, including as John “Jack” J. Flynn, of Succasunna, NJ passed an adjunct professor at Delta State University where he taught away peacefully after a courageous battle courses in Real Estate. In addition to his business and civic with pancreatic cancer in the comfort of his interests, Hal enjoyed contributing to Clarksdale’s social life. home on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was 71 He was a founding member of the Higher Mathematics and Art years old. He graduated from Marist College in Appreciation Club, the local poker group. Hal is also known by Poughkeepsie, NY in 1970 with a Bachelor of many in the community for his Christmas eve gift deliveries

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Arts Degree in History. While in college, he met his future wife, community and worked to form the City of Highland where he Kathleen Irene Mannix. They married on October 2, 1971 and also served on the City Council. He loved photography, and he began their family while residing in Manhattan. He began his found ways to bless people with his talents and skills. Along 37-year career with MetLife Insurance Company in 1970 with with great care, customers in Max’s pharmacy were always sure a position on the computer technology side of the company to receive a warm smile and often reported that visiting Max in their NYC office. He also worked part time as an Associate was even more healing than the medication he dispensed. He Professor at NYU School of Continuing Education from 1983 is survived by his wife Manya and his children, grandchildren to 1993, teaching Advanced Programming techniques. He great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his brother, nephews, retired from MetLife in 2007 as the Project Program Director nieces and cousins. Application Quality Management and ET Business Management. Jack had many passions; an avid golfer, on October 16, 2015, he https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/3387347/Max-Hill achieved one of the goals shared by all golfers, a hole-in-one on the Gold #2 Course at Flanders Valley Golf Course. He also was a very talented musician, playing guitar, banjo, ukulele, Vincent A. Carbonar ‘53 and mandolin. When Jack wasn’t at the golf course or playing Vincent Carbonar passed away April 1, 1999. His death was music, you could find him watching golf or the NY Giants on the reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. television, reading a book, playing video games on his computer or his Wii, or sitting in his recliner doing a crossword puzzle or playing on his tablet. He also greatly enjoyed watching his Duncan B. Campbell ‘54 grandchildren play soccer, basketball and football over the years. Duncan Campbell passed away August 23, 2004. His death was Left to continue his legacy of unconditional love and hard work reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. are his beloved wife of 47 years, Kathleen “Kathy” M. Flynn; his adored children, his cherished grandchildren and many loved nieces, nephews, and extended family. Memorial Donations John A. Berry ‘02 are being accepted in his memory to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, John Austin Berry passed away August 27, 2007. His death was Morristown, NJ 07960. reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. https://normandean.com/tribute/details/3656/John-Flynn/obituary.html New York Beta – Syracuse Clifford T. Harmon ‘51 Anthony T. LaParo ‘52 Anthony T. (Tony) La Paro, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away Clifford T. Harmon passed away October 31, 2004. His death was peacefully on February 16, 2021. He shared 58 wonderful years reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. of marriage with the late Margaret (Peggy) Neess La Paro. Tony graduated from Oneonta High School, Oneonta, John H. McGuirk ‘55 New York, where he was Senior class president, outstanding male graduate, and recipient of the John H. McGuirk passed away April 1, 2016. His death was Memorial Award as the outstanding member of reported March 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. the track team. He is a nominee for the Oneonta High School Hall of Fame. He attended Syracuse University on a State Regents Scholarship and Max L. Hill ‘55 received a B.S. in Engineering. At Syracuse he On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Max Lee Hill, loving husband was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and and proud father of five children, went to be with the Lord at served as a national officer and was generally considered a swell the age of 84. Max was born on May 6, 1934, guy. He received a M.S. in Engineering from Newark College of in Blytheville, Arkansas, and he married his Engineering. Tony was a registered Professional Engineer and a high school sweetheart Manya (Blankenship) past president of the Reading Society of Professional Engineers. Hill in 1957. He graduated from the University He was a 68-year member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers of Mississippi in 1957, working as a pharmacist and a past president of the Reading Chapter. He retired from for a total of 55 years. For 38 years, he and Carpenter Technology Corporation. Tony served on the Manya owned and operated Hill’s Drug Store Wyomissing School Board for 16 years, including many as in Highland, Arkansas. Loved and respected president. He also served as president of the Iris Club and was on in his community, Max was known for his encouraging spirit, the Board of Directors of the Wyomissing Public Library. Favorite quick wit, sacrificial service to others, intelligence, entertaining hobbies included collecting glass insulators, duck decoys, Beanie stories, and love for the Lord. He ensured that all he met knew Babies, and coins. Tony loved the annual Wyomissing 4th of of God’s great power and work in his life through both blessings July parade and celebrations with friends and family. You could and trials. He faithfully served his church in the roles of deacon, often find him with one of his beloved dogs by his side watching usher, and teacher. He lived out his devotion to excellence in Syracuse sports, the Yankees, the Eagles, the Phillies or 76ers. He education with 20 years of service, some of those as president, is survived by his brother, his daughters and his grandchildren. to the Highland School Board. He was a dedicated leader in the In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wyomissing

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Public Library, ACBL Educational Foundation or the charity of Ralph A. Herms ‘52 your choice. Ralph A. Herms, MD, died on Dec. 22, 2020 at his home. Born https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/readingeagle/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-t- in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 3rd, 1933, he attended public la-paro&pid=197789517&fhid=23072 schools there before receiving a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1955 and an MD degree from The Ohio State University in 1959. After completing Ohio Alpha – Ohio Wesleyan an internship at Milwaukee County Hospital, he Daniel R. Butler ‘51 entered the Milwaukee Orthopedic Residency in 1960 which he completed in December Daniel R. Butler, 87, of Media, PA, and former longtime resident 1964. Six months of this time were spent in a of Wallingford, PA, died unexpectedly, on February 5, 2021. Dan hand surgery fellowship in New Orleans. At is survived by his beloved spouse and trusted life partner of 60 the conclusion of his residency, he received a years, Linda Zehring Butler, his children and 11 Master of Science degree in Clinical Surgery grandchildren. Born and raised in the rural town from the Marquette Graduate School for his research in fracture of Mt. Victory, Ohio, Dan graduated in 1954 from healing. He entered active duty as a Captain in the US Air Force Ohio Wesleyan University, with a double-major in January 1965 as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Orlando Air in Journalism and History. He participated in Force Base Hospital where he served through December 1966. ROTC, reaching the rank of 2nd lieutenant by He received the Air Force Commendation Medal for his efforts graduation. After college, he served in the U.S. to integrate the care of disabled children of military personnel Air Force from 1954 -1957 as a pilot, carrying into the community health system. He returned to Portsmouth paratroopers in C-119 transport planes. Returning to Ohio in January 1967 to begin private practice. He was on the staff afterward, Dan took a job in the Admissions office of Ohio of the Ohio Bureau of Crippled Childrens Services and was Wesleyan, while attending business school at Ohio State in the chairman of the Ohio Postural Screening Committee when evenings. Butler accepted a job with Wellington Management scoliosis screening was initiated in the Ohio school system. In Company in Philadelphia in 1961 and graduated with his MBA 1981 he and his family moved to Lexington, Kentucky where he in 1962. At Wellington, Dan played an instrumental role in the joined the staff of the Lexington Clinic as a hand surgeon in the growing mutual fund industry, working 12 years for Jack Bogle, Orthopedic Department. He served on the board of directors of who later founded Vanguard. Butler started his own business Childrens Charities of the Bluegrass, Richmond Place and The in 1974 with his wife Linda, operating out of an extra bedroom. Child Development Center. In December 1990 he was activated The weekly Butler Money Fund Report was the first publication as a Lt. Col. in the US Army Medical Corps and was assigned to that tracked the holdings of specific money market funds and the 912th MASH unit. His unit was attached to the 7th Army reported on industry changes in the emerging money market Corps. and entered Iraq with the Third Armored Division during fund marketplace. He sold the newsletter several years later. Operation Desert Storm. After the cease fire in March, he served Still published, it is now known as the iMoneyNet Money Fund in Kuwait through May 1991, caring for refugees from Iraq that Report. In 1975, Butler took the CEO position at privately held were under the care of the US Army. He received the Army Corporation Service Company, providing incorporation services Commendation medal for his service there. He is survived by his in the State of Delaware. Over the following 38 years, Dan, with wife, Mary Geiser Herms, and four children, two grandchildren, the help of exemplary employees, steadily led the growth of the and half siblings. The family would like to express their sincere company, retiring as Chairman in 2013. Thereafter, he served as gratitude to Bluegrass Hospice Care for the excellent care they Emeritus Member of the Board until his death. He was proud that provided. If a memorial is desired, please consider donations the firm won the accolade of “Best Place to Work” in Delaware to: The Lexington Clinic Foundation, 1221 South Broadway, for many years running and in several other office locations. In Lexington, KY 40504; Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, 2013, Butler was inducted into the Delaware Business Leaders NC 28607; or Bluegrass Hospice Care, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Hall of Fame. In addition to serving his country, Dan shared his Lexington, KY 40504. talents in his community by serving two elected terms as Nether Providence Township Commissioner, and as Judge of Elections. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kentucky/obituary.aspx?n=ralph-a- He taught Sunday School and served as the Finance Committee herms&pid=197353649&fhid=4756 Chairman of both the Swarthmore Methodist Church and The Old Mill in Rose Valley. For many years, Dan served as Board Donald A. Pierce ‘58 Member at the National Constitution Center; he was also a two- term Board member of the Riddle Village retirement community Donald A. Pierce, Jr, died peacefully on March 12, 2021 at the and belonged to both the Union League of Philadelphia and the age of 81. Don was born in Detroit, Michigan to Sally (Giffen) Wilmington Club. The family gratefully offers the names of and Donald A. Pierce, Sr. Don was a 1957 graduate of Bentley two organizations for memorial donations in Dan’s name: The High School in Livonia, Michigan. He graduated from Ohio National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, in recognition of his Wesleyan University in 1961, where he was member of Phi Kappa love of history; or Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, an Psi fraternity and the “Battling Bishop’s” varsity tennis team, institution that prepared him for his incredible life. varsity Debate Squad, W-Clan and Class of ‘61 Alumni Weekend committee. Don received his JD from the University of Michigan https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/delawareonline/name/daniel-butler- Law School in 1964 and his MBA from the University of Michigan obituary?pid=197677207 School of Business in 1966. He continued his legal education in

9 CHAPTER ETERNAL taxation at Wayne State University where he earned his LLM in James L. Humphrey ‘58 1972. He was a member of the Oakland County Bar Association James L. “Jim” Humphrey, 81, of Berne went home to be with and the Michigan State Bar for more than 50 years. Don was a his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 31, 2021at Swiss Village partner in the firm of Fulkerson, Hudson, Moore, Bileti, Pierce Retirement Center in Berne, Indiana. HHe graduated from Case and Tennent and later Dean & Fulkerson. As a passionate tennis Institute of Technology in 1961 with a degree in player and entrepreneur, Don was instrumental in creating the chemical engineering and was a member of Phi Birmingham Racquet Club in1974, as the area’s first domed- Kappa Psi fraternity. He later attended Wheaton tennis structure. A few years later Don founded the Troy Racquet College Graduate School for biblical studies. He club in 1977, recognized as the first private/public partnership served as a mentor to young men who needed with the City of Troy. Memorial contributions can be made to extra help in navigating life’s challenges. He was The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s or the Palmer Park a storyteller to his grandchildren, sharing many Tennis Academy/People for Palmer Park. of his adventures growing up. He loved studying https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/islandpacket/obituary.aspx?n=donald- the ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert while pierce&pid=198100310&fhid=32309 wintering in Tucson, Arizona in his later years. He is survived by his wife, Annabelle (Annie), daughter, two sons, sister, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded Francis E. Stultz ‘63 in death by his parents; and brother, Jack Humphrey. Memorials Francis Edgar “Buck” Stultz, 77 of Delaware passed away may be made to Swiss Village Samaritan’s Endowment Fund or peacefully January 16, 2021 at Grady Memorial Hospital after Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Buck graduated from https://bernewitness.com/obituaries/james-humphrey high school at the Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania and would go on to receive his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and 5 athletic letters from Ohio Wesleyan University. There, Ohio Eta - Toledo he and Valerie Beth White fell in love and Wally E. Fenneken ‘68 married on July 8, 1967. In the early years of Wally Fenneken, of Point Place, died December 29, 2020. He their marriage Buck and Valerie lived on several attended DeVilbiss High School, where he played cornet in Air Force bases across the country. Buck proudly the marching and concert bands. Wally Graduated from The served in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 University of Toledo in 1969 with a B.B.A. pilot in Vietnam. For Buck, every interaction was an opportunity majoring in logistics. At the university, he to serve and uplift. This was more than a foundational value. participated in the Reserve Officer Training God simply created him and sent him into this world with that Corp, which led to joining the United States purpose. He answered that call fully in every moment: as a Boy Army Reserves. Wally was a Phi Kappa Psi Scout, an airman, a coach, a Sunday School teacher, a fan, a Alumni. Wally worked for Owens Corning in the fisherman, a friend, a husband, a father and a grandfather. Buck logistics department and later became the owner is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Valerie. and operator of the Mayfly Tavern in Point Place. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delgazette/obituary.aspx?n=francis- He served in the United States Navy Reserves for edgar-stultz-buck&pid=197543872&fhid=8692 24 years, earning the title of Chief Petty Officer. Wally enjoyed golf, skeet shooting, and he loved cars. The family wishes to thank Parkcliff of Northwood, the ICU and Ebeid Hospice Center Ohio Epsilon – Case Western Reserve of Flower Hospital for their care of Wally. Memorials in Wally’s David W. Husted ‘47 name may be directed to the Toledo Humane Society, Lucas County Canine Control, or the Music Department of Monroe David Husted of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away at home on Street Methodist Church. March 12, 2020 after a long and fulfilling life of over 98 years. He was born on June 24, 1921 to Hugh and Bessie (Richardson) https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=wally-fenne Husted and grew up on family farms in Indiana ken&pid=197432846&fhid=13854 and Ohio. He received his education from Wooster College and what was then known as the Case School of Applied Sciences (now part of Ohio Theta - Ashland Case Western Reserve University) and enjoyed Charles C. Jacob ‘69 a satisfying career working in various facets of engineering earning several patents until finally Charles Conklin Jacob, 72, of Austin, Texas deciding to retire at the age of 75. He leaves passed away on Monday November 9, 2020 behind his wife Phyllis (of 71 years), four sons, one daughter, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several Chuck was born on October 4, 1948 in Fostoria, nephews and nieces. Ohio. He graduated from Fostoria High in 1967. He received his Bachelor’s of Business https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/annarbor/obituary.aspx?n=david- Administration from Ashland University and husted&pid=195689840 an MBA from the University of Dayton. He

10 CHAPTER ETERNAL married Margaret Landrum in September 1971. They moved Oregon Alpha - Oregon to many parts of the country, in support of his 30-year career at Honeywell. Chuck was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed sports Roger Van Santvoord Camp ‘66 but loved being a husband, father, and grandfather best. He was Roger Van Santvoord Camp passed away March 17, 2020. His happiest supporting his family, who were his most treasured death was reported February 23, 2021 and no obituary was accomplishments. He is preceded in death by his parents, found. Clarence and Jean Jacob of Fostoria, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Margaret; sisters Mary Boss (Bill) and Beth Ferrari (Rich); children Christopher (Betsy), Robert (Morgan), and Gillian Oregon Beta - Oregon State (Ryan); and Grandchildren Lucas 13, Ryan 10, and Cassidy 2. Edward F. Christie ‘64 Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org to honor his and Margaret’s mothers. Born in Bridgeport, CT, Ed, his parents, the late Lewis and Catherine, Ed’s late older brother Bob, and his https://www.harrellfuneralhomes.com/obituary/520252/Charles-Conklin- older sister Ann moved to Menlo Park, CA, in Jacob/ 1954. An ardent baseball fan, Ed enjoyed playing Little League, Babe Ruth League, and high school baseball. After graduating from Menlo Kim A. Lance ‘79 Atherton High School, he attended Oregon Kim Alan Lance passed away on January 1, 2016. His death was State University, where he studied mechanical reported anuary 11, 2021 and no obituary was found. engineering, business, and sociology. Ed then attended San Jose State University, obtaining a B.A. and M.A. in Russian history. While at San Jose State, he Ohio Zeta - Bowling Green enjoyed on-road and off-road motorcycling, became an avid tennis player, and rediscovered a lifelong interest in golf. Ed Willis C. Woodruff ‘54 then began a long career at SRI International, where he served Willis Woodruff, 85, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was as Research Director for several programs focusing on when and born in Painesville, Ohio on May 29, 1935 to the late Earl L. and why consumers adopt new technologies. By the early nineties he Florence E. (nee Beall) Woodruff. Willis is reunited with his began to specialize in new media, working on numerous projects beloved wife Marilyn (nee Rehor) Woodruff. for Hollywood studios and consumer-electronics, computer, Cherished father of Scott D. Woodruff (Sally paper/publishing, and telecom companies. After leaving SRI, Dilillo) and James A. Woodruff; dear brother Ed continued as an independent consultant, working with of Philip D. (Judy) Woodruff and Kathleen F; several new-media companies on a wide array of projects. In beloved uncle of Sandy and Joe, Tim (Sandy), retirement, he had time to pursue his long-time interest in fine Terry, Steve and special friend to Joann Harlan woodworking, building furniture for the family home and that and many others. Preceded in death by brother of daughter Jessica. Ed is survived by his wife Veronica (Ronnie), Robert E. Woodruff. Willis enjoyed the outdoors sister Ann, daughter Jessica, son-in-law Aidan, and cherished and spending time with family and friends. family and friends. A private celebration-of-life event will be He will be deeply missed by those whose loved him. In lieu of held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rocky River United to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org). Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116 or National Parkinson Foundation Ohio, 2800 Corporate Exchange https://www.crippenandflynnchapels.com/obituary/edward-christie Drive Suite 360, Columbus, Ohio 43231. https://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=willis-c-wo Pennsylvania Alpha – W & J odruff&pid=198133238&fhid=15554 William E. Speakman ‘68 William E. Speakman Jr., 71, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, Oklahoma Alpha - Oklahoma March 16, 2021, in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.Bill was a 1967 Brooks Bell ‘57 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 1971 where Brooks Bell Jr. passed away November 30, 2020. His death was he was a member of ROTC, and received his Juris reported January 5, 2021 and no obituary was found. Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, Tenn. in 1974. He served as First Lieutenant in the Army Reserves from 1974-1978. Following Charles E. Tucker ‘64 his graduation, he began his law career with the Charles E. Tucker passed away September 25, 2020. His death Peacock-Keller Law Firm in Washington and was reported January 4, 2021 and no obituary was found. started his own law practice in 1979, eventually becoming senior partner in what is presently the Speakman, Reithmuller and Allison Law Firm in Washington. Bill was a member of the Washington County Bar Association, the long-time editor of the Washington Legal Journal and served

11 CHAPTER ETERNAL as Child Custody and Conference Officer for Washington County. with a degree in Economics, class of 1944. Robert was a veteran He was a lifelong member of the First United Presbyterian of World War II and the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Army Church of Houston where he taught adult Sunday school for as a First Lieutenant, in “the Golden Lions” of the 106th Infantry many years. Bill’s other memberships included the Washington Division, the 424th Regiment. During the Battle of the Bulge, Rotary Club, Chartiers Lodge #297 Free & Accepted Masons, he was wounded, hospitalized in Paris and recovered in England Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh and the Syria Shrine. In and returned to his Regiment. He received commendations his free time, Bill was an avid reader and train watcher, and for his acts of bravery, the Bronze Star twice, the Combat enjoyed participating in the Boy Scouts with his sons. He was an Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart. On V-J day, Robert inspiration, role model and unwavering supporter of his children was on a troop ship, returning to the States for assignment in who will truly miss him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the South Pacific. He was instead assigned to Fort McClellan in memorial contributions be made to the First United Presbyterian Alabama and released from service in 1946. He returned home Church. and in 1947, married Helen (“Chris”) Christensen. Robert’s entire professional career was a dealer in U.S. Government https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/observer-reporter/obituary. Securities at Briggs, Schaedle & Co., Inc. At his retirement, aspx?n=william-e-speakman&pid=198105588&fhid=9804 he was Vice Chairman. In addition, he served on the Federal Advisory Council to the Board of Governors of the Federal Donald J. Kasperik ‘71 Reserve and served on the Board of Directors of the Dime Savings Bank. Robert was committed to a life of service. He was Donald J. Kasperik passed away November 1, 2020. His death was an Eagle Scout, a founding member and Elder at The Community reported February 18, 2021 and no obituary was found. Presbyterian Church in Mountainside, President of the Board of Education in Mountainside, President of Echo Lake Country Club, and a Trustee Emeritus at Lafayette College. In lieu of Pennsylvania Eta – F & M flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory Joseph D. Coviello ‘84 to the Erik Britton Kolb ’02 Memorial Scholarship, Lafayette College 307 Markle Hall, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-1770. Joseph David Coviello, 56, unexpectedly passed away on February 20, 2021, in Bradenton, FL as the result of a heart https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jupiter-fl/robert- attack. Born on August 21, 1964, in Wilmington, DE, Joe britton-9959704 graduated from Temple Christian School in 1982 and Franklin & Marshall College in 1986 with a B.A. in Business Administration and Finance. Tennessee Delta - Vanderbilt A member of Phi Kappa Psi, Joe served on the Richard B. Rockwell ‘49 F&M Alumni Board, Reunion Committees, FAN Network, and supported his fraternity. Joe began Richard Bruce Rockwell, of Woodinville, WA, passed away his career as a trusted financial adviser in 1987. December 7, 2019, in Seattle. He was 91. He was laid to rest at He and his father began a partnership in 1991 Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle on December 15th, 2019. Born with A.G. Edwards. Joe provided dedicated and responsive client 1928 in Boston, MA. Graduate Port Washington service with A.G. Edwards, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo for three High-NY, Vanderbilt University. Retired USNR decades. Joe’s primary passions were his family and his friends. Captain: NGLO - 3rd ROK Corp, CO SAMAR He was a proud alumnus of F&M and remained close with many 13-1 (Ship Activation, Maintenance & Repair), of his fraternity brothers. He had a love and appreciation for fast CO MIUW 2122 (Mobile Inshore Underwater cars, Italian food, superior scotch, and a good cigar by the pool. Warfare). Regional Manager, Chrysler Marine. Survived by his wife of more than 31 years, Karen Sharpless Deacon Inglewood Presbyterian; Member Coviello, and their two children, father and sister. He was Kirkland Eclectics Toastmasters; SCORE- preceded in death by his mother, Maryanne Magliacane Coviello. Greater Seattle, led Small Business Essentials In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Pennsylvania Workshop Series; facilitated TAB (The Alternative Board) Group. Eta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy Wells Rockwell, Stepdaughter Anne Carey, siblings Donald Edward (Annapolis) & Diane https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/delawareonline/name/joseph-coviello- McQueen, (Enterprise). Survived by wife Annette Locke-Carey obituary?pid=198034477 Rockwell, sons James Alfred and Edward Bruce, step-children Robert Carey, John Carey, Lynn Minea, 11 Grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pacific Crest Trail Pennsylvania Theta - Lafayette Association or Conservation Northwest.

Robert H. Britton ‘42 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=richard- Robert Hill Britton died on December 19, 2020 at bruce-rockwell&pid=196372966 his home in Florida. He recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Robert graduated from Plainfield High School in 1940. He was an honor student every semester at Lafayette College, inducted into the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, graduating

12 CHAPTER ETERNAL James P. Conley ‘63 West Virginia Alpha - West Virginia August 17, 1944 - July 14, 2020. Beloved father of Ann Gorman E. James Harner ‘64 (Mike), Ginger Goetz (Robin) and Mike Mitrovich (Nili). Survived Professor E. James Harner (Jim), Morgantown, WV, passed away, by his brother, two sisters, five grandchildren, on Feb. 9, 2021. He graduated from Martinsburg High School and three nieces and a great nephew. Perry grew up attended West Virginia University on a WVU Board of Governors in Nashville, TN. He was a member of Vine Street Scholarship. He was a member of Phi Kappa Christian Church, 1962 graduate of Hillsboro Psi at WVU and had the highest GPA in his High and 1966 Vanderbilt University graduate fraternity for several years. He earned a Ph.D. where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi at Cornell University in Operations Research. fraternity and a lifelong supporter. He moved to He returned to Morgantown as an assistant Cincinnati for a position with Kroger in 1970 and professor eventually becoming chairman of worked as an executive there for over 30 years. the Statistics Department, a position he held Perry will be missed for his keen mind, great sense of humor and for many years until his recent retirement. In ready smile. He was a man who loved Vandy baseball, golfing his more than 40-year career as a statistics and a good Trace Adkins concert. He was loved. professor and software consultant, he published hundreds of https://obits.tennessean.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=james- articles and presented a myriad of invited papers, quite literally perry-conley&pid=196501781 all over the world: from India, to China, to Australia, to New Zealand and Europe. He was a traveler and an adventurer. He was always quick to help any student or colleagues or organization or Texas Alpha – Texas homeowner’s association that asked.

John W. Notestine ‘53 https://www.journal-news.net/obituaries/professor-e-james-harner/article_ John Weir Notestine died at home on Monday, March 15, d4344a90-56d8-534d-8516-3b42f076fee8.html 1921. He was born February 27, 1933 in Big Spring, Texas to Virginia (Barnett) and Edmund Notestine. The family moved Paul A. Hornor Jr. ‘54 to Amarillo, Texas in 1943. He graduated from Amarillo High and went on to the University Paul Allen Hornor, Jr., 85, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on of Texas where in 1956 he earned a degree in Friday, January 15, 2021, at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility Architecture. While at The University, he was a in Clarksburg, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hornor is survived member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, lived in the by his wife, children, brothers and several fraternity house for three years and continued nieces and nephews. Paul graduated from West to be an active part of the fraternity alumni. Virginia University in 1960 with a degree in He married his high school sweetheart, Helen mining engineering. He was a member of Phi Gail Stephenson on June 25, 1954 while still at The University. Kappa Psi Fraternity and also competed on the She survives, along with two daughters, a son, grandchildren WVU Rifle Team. He served our country from and great-grandchildren. In Amarillo, he worked for Short 1958 to 1960 as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. and Boren, Architects until 1962 when he and Terrance Doane Army. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas started their own practice, Doane & Notestine, Architects. Later, where he was a member of the Fourth Army Rifle team. He Frank Jones joined the firm, and it became Doane, Notestine served an additional four years on active reserve. Mr. Hornor & Jones, eventually becoming Jones & Notestine. John opened worked at Hornor Brothers Engineers from 1963 to 2006 where his own practice as John Notestine, Architect AIA in 1976 and he served as president from 1983 to 2000. His faithful witness, continued to practice until 1999. John continued to work doing example, testimony and leadership were an inspiration and construction inspection for West Texas State University and later encouragement to many who knew him. Mr. Hornor was an Texas A&M University at WTAMU. He was a lifelong member avid WVU sports fan. He enjoyed playing tennis, racquetball, of the Episcopal Church, a founding member of Amarillo West hunting, hiking and working to maintain his property. He and Rotary Club and was an active member for more than 63 years, his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and achieving perfect attendance for 45 of those years. He served on overseas. He especially enjoyed family vacations at the Outer the Amarillo Planning and Zoning Commission for four years Banks and other beach destinations. He was proud of his family from 2006 to 2010. He loved quail hunting and trout fishing. In and greatly enjoyed time spent with his parents, brothers, lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to John children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial Phillip Notestine Scholarship, at West Texas A&M, P.O. Box contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 60766, Canyon TX, 79015; or Amarillo West Rotary Club, 1401 S 2075 Clarksburg, WV 26301. Polk Street Amarillo, TX 79105. https://www.wdtv.com/2021/01/16/paul-allen-hornor-jr/ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/amarillo/name/john-notestine- obituary?pid=198074691 Edwin P. Ernst ‘68 Edwin P. Ernst passed away January 15, 2021. His death was reported March 8, 2021 and no obituary was found.