In Memoriam

1930s George William Baehr W’32 died on Feb. 19, 2022.

Wayne Edward Firestone ’41

(Company C) W’36 of West Lafayette, Indiana, died on Sept. 11, 2021, at his home at University Place Healthcare.

He continued his education at Purdue prior to serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as a captain in 1946. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Business in 1949 and Northwestern University School of Law in 1952, passing the bar in Indiana and Illinois. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking.

Wayne married Betty Ruth Woodard in 1951, with whom he had two children, Debra Kay and Steven ’73 (Battery C) N’71. Betty preceded him in death in January 1999. On Dec. 7, 1999, he married Linda Lipp-Hodson in Lafayette, who survives.

Committed to community service, Wayne was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Lafayette and associate member of the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples, Florida. He was also a member of the Westfield and Rensselaer Lions clubs, the Lafayette Kiwanis Club, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He served as a trustee at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, and served as an officer of the Indiana Bankers Association. Surviving are his wife, Linda; daughter, Debra Malone; son, Steven; stepson, David Hodson; stepdaughter, Melissa Hodson- Ostler; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Paul Julius Morsches Jr.

W’42 of Columbia City, Indiana, died on Feb. 12, 1940s 2022. He was the chairman of Morsches Builders Mart, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021, one of the oldest continually operating family businesses in the Midwest. He joined the company in 1951 after graduating from college. He was a pioneer in the field of cashand-carry retail for home and commercial building products, and conceived and directed the company’s growth. Today, Morsches Builders Mart is one

of the leading retail building products suppliers in Indiana.

Paul graduated from Columbia City High School in 1947. After graduation, he attended Wittenberg College. He met his future wife, Wini, at Wittenberg and they were married on Sept. 1, 1951 in Columbia City. After their marriage, they lived in East Lansing, Michigan, where Paul attended Michigan State University and completed a curriculum focused on the retail lumber industry.

Following the program at Michigan State, Paul served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Rocket Center at Redstone Arsenal (RSA) in Huntsville, Alabama. The RSA research was led by Wernher von Braun and a group of German scientists who had previously developed the V-2 rocket engine. In the 1980s, he also completed the Harvard Business School Families in Business program.

Paul and Wini raised three sons who survive him,

Frederick J. “Fritz” Morsches

’74 (Kareem George), Hans J. Morsches ’76 (Stefanie Montgomery), and Franz E. Morsches ’80 (Stacey). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Turner ’11, Annie ’13, Chloe ’13, Makenna ’15, and Fredrik ’25, and a great-granddaughter. Paul had a lifelong devotion to Culver.

He was preceded in death by his wife; son William, and brother Richard W’49. He is survived by his brother Robert W’58.

Paul Hunt Broyhill ’43

(Troop I), furniture industry icon and philanthropist, died on Oct. 5, 2021. For a fourth year of high school, he attended Culver, then enrolled in Virginia Polytechnical Institute.

While he was in college, Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as technical sergeant. After returning from the Army, he finished his degree in business at the University of North Carolina and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Paul returned and joined the family’s furniture business, beginning in the factories and working his way into management. During the 1940s and ’50s he gained more responsibility until he became president and CEO of Broyhill Furniture Industries. When he assumed the reins from his father, the company employed 1,000 workers, which grew to nearly 7,500. Sales soared, doubling on average every seven years.

Throughout the industry, Paul Broyhill’s management style centered on the belief that employees were the company’s most valued asset. Paul was an industry pioneer in creating an employee stock option plan (ESOP) for every worker.

At the company’s height, Paul sold Broyhill Furniture Industries and the Broyhill name to Interco, Inc. With the proceeds he structured a fund, BMC, that he managed on behalf of the Broyhill family. Paul Broyhill stayed involved in business and in humanitarian efforts until his death.

Survivors include his wife, Karen; one son, Hunt II; two daughters, Caron Broyhill and Claire Broyhill; his brother, retired U.S. Sen. James T. Broyhill; two stepchildren, Chris Hall, and Jenny Hall Robeson; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

James Frederic Mayer ’43

(Troop II) died on Feb. 9, 2022. He was a loving husband to his wife of 71 years, Lila, a daughter, Marjorie, a son Robert, and only granddaughter, Rebecca. He grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, a precocious child, and was sent to Culver to complete his high school education before beginning his college career at Cornell University with a major in chemical engineering. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 311th Infantry, 78th Division, fighting in the European Theatre. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service. He spent his early career working for major international grain companies like Continental Grain Company. Eventually, Jim started his own successful grain brokerage company and continued his business in Illinois until he was 94.

Raymond Edward Roth ’44

(Artillery) died on June 16, 2021, at the age of 94. He received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1949 and served in three branches of the military, including the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Army. He built a successful career in the insurance industry, including positions at CNA Insurance, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and his own brokerage, Insurance Masters. Ray is survived by his wife, Joan as well as his daughter, Mandy, and sonin-law, Simeon Smith. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Gretchen.

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Richard “Dick” Cunningham

NB’45 died on April 8, 2022, in Reston, Virginia. Dick spent many summers at Culver and his first sailing experiences there destined him for a naval career. Music was what brought Dick and his wife, Carmen, together. Before Dick’s graduation and commissioning following his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1951, he (a jazz band leader) and Carmen (a piano soloist) performed and met at a church festival. Dick spent multiple decades serving as a submarine officer, culminating in command of the USS Harder (SS-568). His subsequent assignments included the 6th Fleet’s flagship as surface/ submarine warfare officer, commanding officer of Harold E. Holt Communications Station (Exmouth, Western Australia), the Defense Communications Agency, the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and the Department of Defense’s Explosive Safety Board.

He is survived by his wife; three children; three grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

The obituary dates are from January 1 – June 30, 2022

IN MEMORIAM

Frank Stewart Berall N’45, of Bloomfield, Connecticut, died on March 31, 2022.

After graduating from Yale College in 1950, with a degree in economics, he served as an army officer in the field artillery, as a forward observer and also gunnery instructor, for two years during the Korean War. Honorably discharged as a first lieutenant in 1952, he returned to Yale Law School, graduating in 1955, was admitted to the New York Bar, and immediately started his legal career as an associate with the Wall Street law firm of Mudge, Stern, Baldwin & Todd, while earning a master’s of law degree in taxation from New York University’s School of Law. In 1960, with his young family, Frank moved to Connecticut where he built his home of 55 years on Penwood Pond and joined the legal department of the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (now CIGNA).

Returning to private practice in 1968, he became a partner in a predecessor of Copp & Berall, LLP.

He was a lifleong supporter of Culver, serving as vice president of the Culver Summer Schools’ Alumni Association. In 1983 he founded Culver’s Alumni Division that marches during the Summer Homecoming Garrison Parade, a great source of pride for him, which continues to this day.

Besides his wife, Jenefer Carey Berall, he is survived by a son, Erik N’75, a daughter, Elissa SS’78, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christiana Johnson.

Robert L. Kress ’45 (Troop

II), died on Dec. 19, 2021. Bob was a member of the Lancers and a heavyweight on the boxing team, among other accomplishments at Culver. After graduating, he attended Princeton University. He held a number of business leadership roles, including president of Godiva Chocolate, developing the Bigwood property in Sun Valley, Idaho, and counseling and coaching senior executives at Drake Beam Morin. He was a commissioned officer in the New Jersey National Guard.

Robert is survived by his five children: Christy Cheney; Maidy Kress (John Luster); Nancy Bowden (Mark); Edward ’86 (Emma); and Mathew (Allison). He was preceded in death by his son, Robbie. He is survived by five grandchildren, two of whom, Aiden ’22 and Estelle ’24 attended Culver; and two great-grandchildren.

William Wilson Norman

McLeod ’45 (Company C) of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, died on March 27, 2022. Following the service in the U.S. Army, Bill entered Yale University, graduating in 1951. He became an executive of Sears, Roebuck and Co., retiring in 1986 after 35 years with the company. He and his late wife, Virginia, are survived by two children: a son Douglas (Laurie) and grandson; daughter Susan; and a brother Ian (Jock) McLeod ’47.

Charles Robert Sligh III ’45

(Battery A) died on April 15, 2022. After Culver, Charlie served in the U.S. Army from 1945–1947, stationed with the occupation forces in Garmisch, Germany, at a Bavarian resort where he taught GIs water skiing, sailing, snow skiing and horseback riding. Charlie attended Hope College and Davenport University. After graduation he joined the family furniture manufacturing business, Sligh Furniture. He was president of Sligh Contract Furniture and then vice president of Sligh Furniture and Clocks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; daughter Susan Sligh VanDyke; a brother Robert ’46; and a granddaughter. He is survived by his children: Charles, David (Kathy), Thomas (Dory), and Jim (Bev) VanDyke; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Paul Richard Cassiday ’46

(Artillery) W’40 died on Sept. 8, 2021.

His business career began in June 1950, first with American Factors in their insurance division, and later on as manager of their mortgage banking operations. From managing mortgage finance and leasing, Paul progressed to being the first employee president and founder of the commercial lending activities as Amfac Financial. He left Amfac as executive chairman of asset management and executive first vice president to join the Estate of James Campbell (currently the Campbell Corporation) as trustee and later chairman. He was instrumental in the planning and development of the island of Oahu’s “Second City” of Kapolei and the diversification and purchases of numerous mainland properties.

Paul is survived by his wife Fredrica “Ricki,” son Ricky, Jr. (Maite), daughters Lindsey Cassiday-Chang (Ralen) and Brooke Klein (Jimmy); and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Cochran Bryan Cassiday and brother,

U.S. Air Force Gen. Benjamin

Buckles Cassiday II, ’40.

Jack Wayne Martin ’46

(Band) died on March 18, 2022. After attending the University of Florida on a partial football scholarship, he received his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy. There he played running back from 1948-50 under coaches “Red” Blaik and Vince Lombardi. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in 1951, serving for 24 years. Education continued with a master’s in civil engineering from MIT, the Advanced Engineer Course at Fort Belvoir VA, the Marine Command and Staff College in Quantico, VA, and a master’s in education from the University of Florida. He was then hired by the School of Building Construction, obtained his general contractor license, was a National Director of Sigma Lambda Chi Construction Honorary Society.

He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn. He is survived by sons John ’73 (Susan), Richard ’75 (Cathie), David (Mary), Scott (Caroline), and Jeffrey (Maren); three

grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

James Crosby McGill N’46

died on March 9, 2022. He graduated from Valparaiso University, then served in the U.S. army from 1951–1953. Jim worked for more than 30 years at McGill Manufacturing, retiring in 1993 as chairman emeritus. He was a longtime member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and former board member; he served on the Porter County YMCA board, was a member of Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valpo Chamber of Commerce, Porter County United Fund, and Elks Lodge 500. He also served on the Valparaiso University board of directors for 12 years, was an Indiana State Chamber director, First National Bank director, member of the Electrical Manufacturers Club, and director of National Association of Manufacturers.

Lewis Newton Thomas Jr.

’46 (Company A) died on January 19, 2022. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in civil engineering in 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years.

He had a long career with Carbon Industries, a family- owned coal mining business named Carbon Fuel Company, until it was purchased by ITT Corporation in 1977.

He was preceded in death by a son, L. Newton Thomas III. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Kim (Mike) Foster, Katharine (Will) Harbison, and Nancy (Rich) Keshian; and son, Addison ’80 (Nancy); 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Joseph Paul Garibaldi

Ziluca ’46 (Troop I) died on May 12, 2022. Paul’s mother was Josephine, a granddaughter of Giuseppe Garibaldi, who history has credited with being the one who, in 1860, brought Italy’s many city-states together as a nation.

After Paul graduated from Culver, he attended Harvard University. He was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force in August 1952 and served his country for 28 years, half of them overseas, including Vietnam in 1968, the year of the Tet Offensive. During his career, Paul earned a master’s degree and the rank of Colonel. Paul, preceded in death by his two brothers and parents, is survived by his wife, Louise, and their four children, including sons, Joe ’73 and Max ’78.

William “Skipper” Dunlap

’47 (Company D) died on May 6, 2022.

He attended Williams College and the University of Michigan, majoring in forestry. He and his wife, Barbara, began married life at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, then in Havre, Missouri, to serve with the Air Force at a radar station. He began his career as a logger with Weyerhaeuser Co. in Coos Bay, Oregon, transferring to Longview in 1968. He was a woods superintendent in Kalama, Washington, then his final job as a mill site engineer in Longview.

He is survived by his wife; daughters Nell and Peg (Mark), and son Bill (Carla); seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchilren.

Louis Gene Fontaine NB’47

died on Feb. 12, 2020. He graduated from DePauw University in 1952 with a degree in speech and English and earned a master’s degree at Indiana University.

As a U.S. Army sergeant he instructed new recruits at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

He taught English and was on the admissions staff at Culver from 1954-56. He was also a former president of the Culver Summer Schools Alumni Association. He joined the DePauw admissions staff in 1957 and retired in 1980 as director of admissions and financial aid.

Lou is survived by sons Greg NB’77 W’74 (Susan ’79 SS’76) and Jeff A’73 NB’72 W’68; two granddaughters Lauren SS’07 and Carol SS’10; and a grandson, Dirk W’08.

Robert “BJ” Marvin Jones

’47 (Company D) N’46, director with Lakeside Credits, died on July 22, 2021. Shortly after arriving at Lakeside, Jones stepped up, willing to put his Hollywood talents to work, directing “I Hate Hamlet” for the Lakeside Little Theater. In Hollywood fashion, he agreed to spin a second success off the first triumph, agreeing to take on the direction of “Bermuda Avenue Triangle.”

He came to the LLT with one of the most impressive histories of the Lake Chapala directors. Jones relied on his regimented background from Culver, Valley Forge Military Academy and the University of Virginia, where he picked up directorship of the Virginia Players. He took on the prestigious Cleveland Playhouse and stayed there three years before moving on to the directorship of Interplayers in Williamsburg, Karamu House Theatre in Cleveland, Shaker Players in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

He headed for Hollywood and was hired by TV station KTTV where he directed the nationally-syndicated “Territory Underwater,” “Indy 500,” and”Divorce Court.”

By 1961, the Armed Forces Radio/Television Network realized his talents took precedence over network news items. He was placed in charge of the selection of all material, editorial and packaging supervision up to, and including distribution.

His film credits list more than 20 feature films including: “The Ballad of Cable Hogue,” “Ice Station Zebra,” “The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones,” and “Pretty Boy Floyd.”

His marriage to film star Vera Miles was a tremendous joy. Between features, he moved to “Movies of the Week” which focused on the mini-series rage in which “North & South II” (12 onehour segments) was followed closely by “Hollywood Wives” (six one-hour shows). “Bonanza” turned out to be one of Bob’s favorites followed by six years of “The Rockford Files,” “Dynasty,” and “Lucy.”

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Gilbert Frederick “Ace”

Mueller Jr. ’47 (Troop I) died on April 14, 2022. Ace graduated from Dartmouth College where he studied pre-med, played football, and met his future wife, Barbie.

He completed medical school at the University of Michigan, his surgical residency at Minneapolis General Hospital, then served as a general surgeon at Castle Air Force Base in California. He finished his vascular surgical training in Minneapolis before arriving in Appleton with his young family in 1962.

He began his medical practice in a small office in the Zuelke Building with his wife as his secretary. He donated three months of his time in 1968 traveling to Ceylon (Sri Lanka), serving on the hospital ship the SS Hope, treating patients and mentoring physicians. Then, in 1970, he and Dr. William Chandler co-founded Fox Valley Surgical Associates, a cardiac care program for the Fox Valley.

He is survived by five children, Jeff ’66, Kathy Gross, Deb, Bill (Chris), and Beth Nuveen. He is also survived by five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

William Sinclaire ’47

(Troop II), died June 30, 2021.

Bill discovered his lifelong love of polo as a young boy in Arizona, which continued into his time at Culver. He subsequently completed studies at the University of Arizona in 1952, married his sweetheart, Joanne Wray Sinclaire, and moved to his family’s S-Spear Ranch in the Plum Creek Valley, near Sedalia.

There he managed, under the name of Sinclaire Cattle Company, a wide-ranging cattle operation. At the same time, he actively pursued his polo career, playing competitively throughout the Southwest and as far afield as Mexico and Argentina. He was a member of the victorious U.S. team which defeated Mexico’s best in the Camacho Cup of 1975. He retired from the game at the age of 65, after a 50-year career. In addition to his success as a player, Bill devoted himself to promoting the game and serving its organization, the United States Polo Association, on its board of governors and as its chairman. He was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2007.

He also was a supporter of Culver’s horsemanship programs, including the Vaughn Equestrian Center project.

He is survived by his wife; his daughter Catherine Brooks; his son, William Lincoln Sinclaire ’75; and a grandson.

Richard Samuel Wilson ’47

(Artillery) died on Feb. 26, 2022.

Before entering Culver, Richard’s early childhood education began at Brookside School and Vaughn School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He continued running track at Michigan State University and graduated with a BS in agriculture. Richard began working at the Fuller Brush Co and a few years later discovered a true passion of harness racing. Richard began to pursue horse racing with his sister Frances (Dodge) Van Lennep. They found success in the horse racing industry, both in Michigan and Florida, including managing Castleton Industries, which owned numerous horse racing facilities.

In 2005 Richard was inducted into the Florida Harness Racing Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Jane, his first wife of 48 years, preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his children’s mother, Elinor (Baldwin) Wilson. He is survived by four children: son Lawrence (Deborah); daughter Barbara (John); daughters Linda (John), and Patricia (Wallace); 11 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Edward Bermetz Brandon

’49 (Artillery) died on Dec. 21, 2021. Ed graduated from Northwestern University, where he met his future wife, Phyllis, and then served in the U.S. Navy, sailing on the destroyer USS Colahan in the western Pacific Ocean during the Korean War and rising to the rank of lieutenant. After the Navy, Ed graduated near the top of his class at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Ed then launched his nearly four- decade banking career at National City Bank in Cleveland, Ohio, as a management trainee. He rose steadily through the ranks of the bank’s corporate and consumer banking groups, eventually serving as chairman and chief executive officer of National City Corporation.

Ed devoted much time and energy to the community, serving on numerous civic boards like those of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Notre Dame College, YMCA, and United Way.

He was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by five children, William M. Brandon (Lauren), Robert P. Brandon (Beth), Beverly B. Marzullo (Chris), Beth B. Webster (David, deceased), and Edward Matthew Brandon (Laura); 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

John Evans Peck ’49

(Company A) died on Nov. 26, 2021. John was a lifelong resident of South Bend. He was a graduate of Culver and the University of Notre Dame. Following graduation, he served two years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. John worked as a contract administrator for the Bendix Missile System Division in Mishawaka, Indiana, prior to returning to Notre Dame for a Ph.D. in economics. He taught economics at Saint Mary’s College, and for 25 years, served at Indiana University South Bend as professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. He also served on numerous civic and corporate boards. John was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores. Survivors include six children, Laura (Andy) Adamson; Stephen (Carol Paddock) Peck; Teresa (Robert Montante) Peck; Robert (Dawn Williams) Peck; Anne Marie

Peck; and Daniel (Elizabeth) Peck; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Ernst Schmidt Rees ’49

(Company A) died on Feb. 21, 2022. Ernie was a professor and faculty member in the Department of Zoology at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa from 1963 until his retirement in 2002. Ernie majored in biology and graduated in 1953, magna cum laude, from Princeton University.

Ernie served in the U.S. Army with a posting in Austria as a first lieutenant and executive officer. Upon returning to the U.S. as a military reservist and using his GI Bill, Ernie enrolled in the graduate program in zoology at UCLA. At this time, Ernie received a unique invitation from the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission to visit Eniwetok Atoll Marine Biological Laboratory, located in the Marshall Islands. With his fellowship from the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, he studied coconut crabs and the possible storage of radioactive particles in the coconut crabs (a regular food source for the Marshallese). This provided Ernie with his first opportunity to study the fauna of a tropical coral reef and in 1960 led to an offer to teach an introductory zoology course at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Ilze; children Theresa “Tessa” McFarland (Bill), and Hans (Michele); and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Peter. 1950s Alberto Rene

Bailleres Gonza-

lez ’50 (Black Horse Troop), Mexico’s “King of Silver” or “King Midas,” who once owned the world’s largest refined silver company, died at age 90 on Feb. 2, 2022, in Mexico City. His firm, Penoles, was once the largest producer of refined silver.

Bailleres benefited from the privatizations carried out by former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari from 1988 to 1994, his fortune soaring from 2000 to 2012, when the government granted him vast acreage for mining. He received the Belisario Dominguez medal, the highest honor awarded by the Senate, for his entrepreneurship in 2015. Bailleres maintained that “Wealth is not a means, not an end, and when this wealth is invested in the country, it becomes a social instrument that benefits everyone.” His company, Petrobal, also won its first oil contract in 2015 in Mexico’s inaugural competitive auctions, following Pena Nieto’s introduction of historic energy reforms.

Bailleres was a patron and chairman of the board of trustees at his alma mater, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, or ITAM, for more than three decades. At age 27, he took over the management of the Moctezuma brewery after his brother Raul died, and later he inherited his father’s business conglomerate. In the 1960s, he sold the brewery and other assets and founded Penoles, a leading producer of metals in Latin America.

ROBERT JOSEPH VLASIC

Robert Joseph Vlasic ’44 (Troop II) H’43 died on May 8, 2022. He was a successful businessman, philanthropist, and lay leader in the Catholic church.

Bob was born March 9, 1926, in Detroit to Marie and Joseph Vlasic. After graduating from Culver, he earned a degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Robert met the love of his life, Nancy Reuter, and they were married on Nov. 11, 1950. They raised five sons and spent more than 65 years together at their homes in Michigan and Florida.

Bob pursued what became a storied career in the food industry, building his family’s hometown Vlasic pickle business into an iconic national brand before selling it in 1978 to the Campbell Soup Company, where he joined the board of directors and served as its chairman from 1988 to 1993. Yet he always remained an entrepreneur at heart, founding technology companies and Robert Joseph Vlasic other ventures, while also taking leadership roles on the boards of Henry Ford Hospital and Cranbrook Educational Community, and as a member of the finance council of the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.

Bob was the finance committee chairman for the Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills and, in that role, influential in the Evening News Association’s sale of The Detroit News to Gannett Co. Inc. in 1985. He sat on the board of Henry Ford Hospital from 1976 to 2006, including serving as its first non-Ford family chairman.

Today, Vlasic Foods International is owned by Chicago- based Conagra Brands Inc. Dan Skinner, brand communications manager, said in a statement, “Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Frank, and father, Joe, Bob was instrumental in the growth of Vlasic into a nationally recognized brand. His innovative leadership helped pickles become a popular part of American cuisine.”

He was father to Jim ’69 W’65; Bill ’72 W’67; Rick ’76 W’71; Mike W’70; and Paul. He also had 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and a sister, Sally Blakeley.

IN MEMORIAM

In April 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bailleres stepped down as president from the five main firms comprising Grupo Bal, including Industrias Penoles SAB, and his son, Alejandro — one of the seven children he had with his wife, Teresa Gual, who was already on the board of directors of the main companies — assumed leadership of the family enterprises.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; and sons Alejandro Bailleres ’79 and Xavier M. Bailleres Gual ’80. He was preceded in death by his brother Raul Bailleres Jr. ’45 and son Mauricio Bailleres Gual W’75. Culver honored Alberto for his leadership and lifetime achievements as the Graduate of the Year in 2001.

John Bruce Goering H’50, died on Feb. 7, 2021. He served in several faculty and administrative positions at the University of Cincinnati, all while nurturing his family and a variety of business enterprises. His passion for family, education, and business eventually fused into a calling, and he devoted his considerable talent and resources to strengthening the business and cultural community, exemplified by the founding of the Goering Center for Family and Private Business at UC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, and two brothers, Al H’43 and Chuck H’46. He is survived by his children Stuart (Marcia) Goering, and Susan (David) Hill; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Edward James Seymour, Jr.

’50 (Battery A) died on May 31, 2022. He attended Duke University and graduated from Tulane University receiving his BBA in business in 1954 and his juris doctor in 1956. Ed also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1958. Ed began his law practice with Thompson and Sparks in January of 1958 and then joined his father in the insurance business the following year at Seymour Insurance Agency. He was also a senior account executive of Bennett Seymour Insurance, Inc.

He is survived by his daughters, Claire Campbell Seymour Ward (fiancé Robbert), Louise Avonia Seymour North (Steven); son, Edward James Seymour, III (Caroline); and six grandchildren.

William Thomas Wheatley

’50 (Black Horse Troop) died on Oct. 19, 2021. A professor emeritus at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Tom taught acting and directing for more than three decades. He earned his master’s degree in theater from Columbia University in 1956 and his Ph.D. from New York University in 1965. As a student, he was the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship to Japan in 1963 and then another, in 1966, to Colombia.

After graduation, he became a member of The Actors Studio in New York. He performed on Broadway, in “The Shadow of a Gunman” and later created the role of Andrew in “All the Way Home,” alongside Colleen Dewhurst, Lillian Gish and Arthur Hill. Under the direction of Arthur Penn, the production won the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award as Best Play of the Year in 1961. He also appeared in many Off-Broadway productions, including “The Cat and the Canary” and “Ping Pong.”

In addition to numerous television appearances, other stage credits include performing in the New York Shakespeare Festival and with San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater (ACT). In Hollywood, he performed as the “silent Lear” in Robert Wilson’s production of “King Lear” and worked opposite Burgess Meredith in “The Threepenny Opera.”

He is survived by his wife, Julia, and two sons, Scott ’82 and Edward W’80.

Herbert Arthur Harmison

Jr. ’51 (Artillery) died on March 5, 2022. He earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University in 1962, and an MS in mechanical engineering in 1968. Herb served in the U.S. Army, and later in the Iowa National Guard, achieving the rank of brigadier general. He was stationed in Colorado and Germany before returning to Iowa to attend ISU.

Following Herb’s graduation in 1962, he worked for the Berkeley Company in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Upon earning his master’s degree, he taught at Iowa State, then was head placement director for the Engineering College. He also served as president of the Midwest College Placement Association and was the faculty adviser for both the Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. Herb finished his working career at the University of Minnesota, serving as its IT Placement Director.

Herb is survived by his four children, Kathy (Steve) Andrews, Chuck (Leanne), Dave (Sandy), and Mark (Lisa); five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and seven step- grandchildren. Herb was preceded in death by his wife Esther.

Dr. Joseph E. McMullen ’52

(Company A) died on March 5, 2022. Joe graduated from Culver and went on to earn a medical degree from Kansas University in 1962.

Joe served seven years as a military reservist. The long military tradition in his family (his father Joseph E. McMullen ’25) and his desire to service led him to re-join the army reserves later in life, where he achieved the rank of colonel for his combined years of service. Joe was called to active duty during the Desert Storm campaign in Iraq to act as Chief of Surgery in the 410th Evacuation Hospital, which was part of the 331st Medical Group, 89th U.S. Army Reserve from Topeka, Kansas. Joe was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service.

Joe is survived by his younger sister, Peggy (McMullen) Travers; four children, Robert McMullen, Karla (McMullen) Klossner (David Klossner), Paula (McMullen) Wright (Eddie Wright), Joseph

McMullen (Rebecca White); nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra.

Charles Adkins, Jr. ’53

(Company A) W’49 died on Feb. 22, 2022. He attended Ohio State University and earned his bachelor of finance degree and went on to work for City National Bank and Dime Bank as a Vice President. From 1959 to 1964, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Charles is survived by his wife, Patricia, three children: Charles “Chip” III, Don “Alex”, and Claire (Andrew) Loose; four grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna “Chris” Adkins.

John “Cap” S. Borges ’53

(Battery B) died on Oct. 10, 2021. After graduating from Culver, he attended Lawrence University. Cap served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. In 1972, after working 12 years with his father at the Borges Insurance Agency, Cap formed his own company, Borges, Patton, and Ogden. In 1983 he joined Robertson Ryan & Associates, where he later became president and chairman of the board.

Cap was preceded in death by his father, John Henry ’22, and mother, and his first wife, Mary Mackie Borges. He is survived by his wife of the last seven years, Gays; four children, Barb (Tim) Aik, Mack (Ashley) Borges, Meg Vail, and Mahlon Vail; and six grandchildren.

Dr. Carl Frederick Brunjes

’53 (Band) died on April 13, 2022. Carl attended Yale University. He sold toothpaste and neckties door-to-door for spending money, and by graduation in 1957 had earned degrees in both English and pre-med. That led him back to New York City, to Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he graduated in 1961. Columbia had a partnership with Mary Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, and Carl held a rotating internship there for a year before attending Harvard University’s orthopedic residency program, from which he graduated in 1967. From Harvard, Carl entered the U.S. Air Force. In 1969 Carl became a founding partner of what is now known as Northwest Orthopedic Specialists.

Carl is survived by his wife, Marilyn Northern; daughters Laura Read ’82 (Douglas); Molly Brunjes DeWalt (Martin), and Jennifer; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his former wife Grace Watt.

John Martinson, Sr. ’53

(Battery A) died on May 25, 2022. John attended Princeton University and Northwestern University. Throughout his career, he worked mainly in the financial sector and in the oil and gas industry. John is survived by his wife, Jaclyn; his children, including Torgen ’99, and John Jr. ’78, his stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Col. John Patrick Stokes III

’53 (Company D) died May 17, 2022.

He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1957 and earned an MBA from Michigan State University in 1963. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army. Pat was a graduate of Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. His final command assignment was Garrison Commander, Fort Lewis, Washington. Following retirement from the Army in 1987, he and his wife, Joyce, began a second career, this time in ministry and service missions that led to short-term trips to Burundi, Mexico, Kenya and China. John also served as Bible Study Fellowship Teaching Leader, church missions Elder, Sunday School teacher, and Deacon and Gideon.

He was preceded in death by his wife and daughter Kimberly Stokes Waldron. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Doug); a son John IV (Sandy); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Miguel Tapanes Brostella Jr.

’54 (Troop A) died on Jan. 21, 2022.

Robert Wetmore Cottington

Jr. ’54 (Company B) H’49 a longtime resident and owner of Cottington’s Interiors, died on Aug. 1, 2021.

Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three children, William, Barbara, and Douglas; and four grandchildren.

Dennis Michael Cunning-

ham ’54 (Company C) died on June 21, 2021. He received a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Mike served at various posts and stations as an infantry officer until retiring in 1981, including Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, and a son Mark Hatzopoulos. He is survived by his wife, Dottie, his sons Theodore Hatzopoulos and James Cunningham, and his daughter Sydma Hatzopoulos; two grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

William Edward Bridges ’55

(Battery B) died on Feb. 26, 2022. His father, Howard K. Bridges, was a 1917 graduate of Woodcraft Camp, and his brother, who survives, Howard K. Bridges, Jr. is a 1962 graduate of Troop A.

James Trester Dyke ’55

(Battery B) W’50 died Oct. 11, 2021. He was Chairman of Dyke Industries, president and chairman of the board of Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, and on the advisory board of the National Gallery of Art.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Lanier Porter, his children, Merritt (Anne), Robert Finch, Jim (Dawn), Jonathan (Susan), and Simmons Kirkpatrick; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory; and a grandson.

IN MEMORIAM

David (Dusty) Jerome Hen-

ricks ’55 (Band) W’49 died on Oct. 18, 2021. Dusty earned a degree in civil engineering from Purdue. Dusty worked for Aramco Steel for 43 years in the metal products division and retired at the age of 65.

Dusty was preceded in death by his wife, Joanie, and is survived by three children: Bret (Donna), Brian SC’78, and Allison Henricks SC’81; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Harry Edmund Jennings

Jr. H’55 died Sept. 17, 2021. Harry wrote that definitely two of the highlights of his life were playing football and the summers he spent at Culver (his father, Harry Jennings, was a 1924 graduate of the Culver Summer Naval School), where he learned to canoe and ride horses. Harry graduated from Stanford University with a degree in political science. The four years from 1961 to 1965 in the United States Marine Corps years was another highlight of Harry’s life, when he served as an infantry officer. Harry was commissioned a second lieutenant and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Harry served as an infantry platoon leader and executive officer in the Caribbean Sea area, throughout 1962 and 1963 and commanded a rifle company within an Infantry Battalion for over 13 months as a first lieutenant.

In 1969, he received a law degree from the University of Virginia. After law school, Harry first practiced law with Collier, Shannon, Rill Edwards in Washington D.C. Harry also taught Continuing Legal Education and University of Washington classes on securities fraud, antitrust and federal practice. He was active as a presiding arbitrator and sat as an arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers (“NASD”), the American Arbitration Association, and the Pacific Stock Exchange. He also served as an NASD trainer for other arbitrators. In 1993, Harry represented James Allen “Al” Hendrix, the father of musician Jimi Hendrix, on a highly successful case involving the Jimi Hendrix legacy.

George J. Posejpal ’55

(Company D) W’51 died on Oct. 6, 2021. After graduation from Culver, he attended Brown University in 1959. George loved his days at Culver and bought a home in Culver after his daughter Christine ’80 started high school there. He also served on the Culver Legion Board.

George is survived by his wife Alma; his sister Lyn Scotillo (Posejpal); his daughter Christine Esler ’80; son George J. Posejpal II ’84; stepdaughters Toni Todd, Terri Chapman (Todd), stepson John Todd, stepdaughter Gina Todd; a half-sister Gigi Posejpal ’78; a half-brother Filip Posejpal; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol.

Roger James Schulz H’55

died Aug. 19, 2021. He graduated from Dartmouth College, from which he received his degree in economics. In 1960, Roger joined Morgan Guaranty Trust, the principal operating arm of J.P. Morgan & Co. For the next 20 years, he engaged in the financing of major international petroleum companies. In 1978, J.P. Morgan opened its Toronto office, and Roger emigrated together with his family to serve as vice president and manager of Morgan’s corporate banking activity in Canada. Roger later joined the First National Bank of Chicago (Canada) in a similar capacity. He later served as senior vice president of Laurentian Life Insurance Company before concluding his career with a lengthy tenure in the Strategic Investments Group at the Ontario Ministry of Industry.

John Bain Schuyler Jr. ’55

(Troop B) W’50 died on Oct. 26, 2021. He graduated from Princeton University, and the University of Michigan Law School and practiced law for over 30 years in California and Arizona. He also was a member of the Western Montana College Foundation Board, along with serving on the County Commission’s Board. John is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Juliano; sons Jay Schuyler ’85, and John B. Schuyler III ’83; daughter in-law Tracey Schuyler; two granddaughters; stepsons David Juliano and Dean Kannes; and two step-grandchildren.

Richard Stuart Chancellor

’56 (Battery A), died on May 3, 2022. He went to Oklahoma University to play football. After an injury, he transferred to the University of Texas where he played on the golf team under Harvey Pennick. While in college, Stuart married the love of his life, Eleanor. Stuart and Eleanor, after graduation, spent their first married years in New Orleans while Stuart was an officer in the U.S. Army. Stuart is survived by his wife, Eleanor, and his three children Rick (Tracy), Scott (Donna), and Page SS’83 (Sheldon) and three grandchildren.

Frederick “Fred” Carl Miller

’56 (Battery B) died on March 24, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Margaret West Miller; daughters, Sallie Usher (John) and Diana Chiaravalloti (Gino); and two grandsons.

Peter Davidson Van Der Jagt

NB’56 died on Sept. 12, 2020. He was a real estate broker and investor. Peter is survived by his wife Kay Charlotte, his two sons Culver ’95 and Grant ’96; and six grandchildren.

Peter Andrew Fasseas ’57 (Battery A) died Feb. 24, 2022.

Born June 10, 1939, in Chicago, Peter’s formative years during the post-war era led him to attend Culver, where he learned the value of discipline and perseverance. In addition to serving in U.S. Army Intelligence, he went on to Northwestern University for undergraduate and law school.

As an attorney, he represented many small business entrepreneurs and grew frustrated by how difficult it was for them to obtain bank loans. In

1978, he and his wife, Paula, gathered a group of investors and purchased North Community Bank, a one-office bank near Wrigley Field. He began by making all the loans himself at a time when Illinois was a unit-bank state, which limited every financial institution to one location.

Under his leadership, Metropolitan Bank Group grew into the largest privately held bank group in Illinois, with 98 locations and 1,100 employees. In 2013, the company was recapitalized and turned into Byline Bank.

After his retirement, Peter continued serving the communities he loved through board and philanthropic service. He was a trustee and supporter of Culver, the University of Arizona Foundation, the Hellenic Foundation, Chicago City Day School and PAWS Chicago, the organization his wife and daughter founded in 1997 that has grown into one of the largest No Kill animal welfare organizations in the nation.

Peter and Paula established the Fasseas Foundation, funding The University of Arizona Fasseas Cancer Center, supporting cancer research at Dana Farber and other leading medical universities, and providing resources to many other charities across the country.

He is survived by his wife; his children, Alexis and Drew; daughter-in-law, Meghan; and three grandchildren.

Jack Henry Kinkel N’57

died on March 20, 2022. Jack practiced architecture a total of 55 years and received national recognition for his design of the Emge Real Estate Office. He also received recognition for his designs of the University of Evansville’s Bower Surheinrich Library and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Other landmark buildings designed by Jack include the Indiana National Guard (Evansville), Holy Rosary and Holy Redeemer Catholic Churches, St. Luke Lutheran Church, and the Student Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center at the University of Southern Indiana. He was proud to have designed nearly every modern building at Oakland City University.

Jack is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Amy Elizabeth Adams ’79 (Scott); Anne Susan Schweir ’81 (Gregg), a son Jack Theodore “J.T.” ’85; and 11 grandchildren.

Robert Francis Henry Moore

’57 (Battery B) W’51 died on Feb. 27, 2022. He grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, where he learned to play hockey at a young age. At 13, he was a member of the Glen Avon hockey team which won the national championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Upon graduating from Culver, he attended Dartmouth College.

Bob began his business career at the US Steel Company. That experience was interrupted when he entered the U.S. Army to fulfill his ROTC commitment and was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany as a second lieutenant. Bob returned to U.S.

MARGARET “PEGGY” THOMPSON

Dr. Margaret “Peggy” (Riecker) Thompson ’77 (New

Lodge), 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died on Sept. 24, 2022, following a two-and-a-half year journey with cancer.

Peggy was born April 30, 1959, in Midland, Michigan, where she attended grade school. She graduated from Culver in 1977, Northwestern University in 1981, and the University of Michigan Medical School in 1985, where she and her future husband, David, met and were wed in 1986. Following a family practice residency in Burlington, Vermont, in 1989, they started their family and moved back to Grand Rapids in 1990, where she began practice at Family Care, PC. She also volunteered at Heartside Clinic, serving the homeless population in Grand Rapids.

Peggy found her calling to teach medical education students and had her first teaching appointment with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1992 in the Department of Family Practice, advancing to associate professor of family practice. She eventually went into administrative roles within the college, culminating as associate dean for academic affairs, a position she held for nearly seven years Peggy Thompson until she retired in 2021.

Peggy played an integral part in designing the educational spaces in the Secchia Center, working diligently on curriculum development, developing and enhancing professionalism among medical students, and establishing educational liaisons among other medical disciplines, such as nursing and physician assistants. She co-authored numerous medical articles and presentations regarding medical education and co-authored a chapter on nutrition in a leading family practice textbook.

She served as a trustee of the Culver Educational Foundation, later becoming a vice president and secretary of the board from 1995 until her death.

She was trustee and later president of the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, MI from 2004-2015, served on the board of the Grand Rapids Symphony from 2003-2012, was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan from 2016–2022, and a board member of Mid-Michigan Health, Midland Medical Center.

Peggy served diligently on philanthropic foundations established by her great-grandparents and grandparents to benefit the citizens of Midland and greater Michigan.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Dr. David Thompson; their two daughters Margaret “Sarah” Thompson of Grand Rapids, and Stephanie Ruth Thompson ’11, RN, of Ann Arbor, Michigan; her brother John Towsley Riecker (Cindy), of Salado, Texas; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

REMEMBERING THE FAMILY

James A. “Jim” Brugh, 73, died at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota on Feb. 17, 2022, following a one-year battle with lung disease. He was born the second son of Joseph and Mildred Brugh. Growing up he shared his childhood with his older brother Randy. Jim graduated from Rochester High School in 1966. After a brief stint at Indiana State University, he transferred to Manchester College Jim Brugh to continue his studies in German, where he graduated in 1970 with a BA in secondary education. During his Manchester years, he studied in Germany at Philipps- Universität Marburg, perfecting his linguistic skills and later earned his MA degree from Indiana University.

On July 1, 1972, Jim married Ronda Rae Hood.

With great dedication and devotion to his students Jim, a master instructor, taught German for more than four decades at Culver. He held the Eugene C. Eppley Chair of Foreign Language from 1998 to 2014. Voted on by the student body, Jim received the Kaser Award in 1995 for recognition of his scholarly interests, enthusiastic teaching, sympathetic understanding, and wise counsel.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he was the head coach of the boys’ varsity soccer team from 1984 to 2014, making him the longest-serving head soccer coach in the state of Indiana. He was an assistant coach for 10 years prior. He guided the Eagles to the state finals on multiple occasions, inspiring his team for 40 years.

As a musician, Jim played his trombone for student musicals and on stage for various musical ensembles at Eppley Auditorium. He also played big band and jazz at other nonschool venues. As a self-taught harmonica player, he would often play songs in German class for his students to sing along.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ronda, of Rochester, Indiana; a daughter, Audra Lomba (Ray Anthony); two sons: Jason ’91 W’87 (Nicole), and Jim Brugh (Melissa); 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother Joseph Randall “Randy” Brugh of Rochester.

Jim was preceded in death by two sons, Joel A. Brugh W’91, and Joshua A. Brugh ’97 W’92.

David L. Burke, 89, died on May 19, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Portland, Indiana. He attended Warsaw High School, where he was the high jump state champion. There, he also met his lifelong love, Janet Miller, and they married in 1953. David went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education, with a minor in physical education, from Purdue University. He also earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University.

In the fall of 1961, David began a 35-year teaching career at Culver Academies, retiring in 1996 as a master instructor in mathematics. Additionally, he coached cross country and track for 10 years and chaired the Academic Affairs Committee. After his retirement, David liked to keep his mind occupied, taking up various hobbies that included making clay pots, building rustic furniture, growing bonsai trees, and learning Italian. He was a prolific writer of haiku, and loved to read and listen to music, especially Mozart.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Janet. He is survived by his daughter, Susan ’76 Nelson (Don), sons, Dan ’78, Scot ’80 (Kim) and Steven ’81 (Sharon), six grand- children; and four great-grandchildren.

Master Sgt. Mark W. Click, 77, of Culver, died on Sept. 7, 2022, in Mishawaka.

He was born on Jan. 31, 1945, in Shenandoah County, Virginia to Mark W. Click Sr. & Neda L. (Baker) Click. Mark entered the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged in August 1985. During his service, Mark served in Panama, two tours in Vietnam, Alaska, and Korea, and several state-side assignments. As a certified instructor, Mark served as a drill sergeant while stationed

David Burke

at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Knox, Kentucky, and taught ROTC at the University of Kentucky.

After retirement from the Army, he served CMA for 21 years in various roles, including JROTC, Leadership, and as a tactical officer. He was also responsible for maintaining military vehicles, cannons and leading the 4-Gun Drill honor organization in the artillery battalion.

On Dec. 27, 1969, at St. Paul Church in Rockford Township, Wells County, Mark and Jo Ann McAfee, who went on to become a counselor for Court dormitory, were married.

Survivors include his wife Jo Ann Click of Culver, a son, Mark David Click ’88 (Rhonda) of Louisville, and a daughter, Janna M. (Ken) Van DePutte of Culver; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty Miller of Edinburg, Virginia, Ida “Dolly” Bowers of Chester, Virginia, and Francis (Leslie) Ridout of Westerville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Scott M. Click W’87, and brothers, William “Billy” Baker and David Click.

Richard “Dick” Lyle Craft, age 87, of Plymouth, Indiana, died on June 24, 2022.

A lifelong resident of the Plymouth area and graduate of Knox High School, he graduated from Ball State University and earned a master’s degree from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. On Jan.4, 1958, he married Welma Abert. He taught typing at Culver, as well as driver’s education, for 42 years. He also taught physical education at Washington, Webster, and Jefferson elementary schools in the Plymouth School Corporation.

Dick served in the U.S. Army as an auditor from Aug. 2, 1955, through Aug. 1, 1957, at 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago. He was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges in Rochester, Indiana.

Dick is survived by his wife, Welma; three sons Scott H’75 W’72, Brian H’76 W’73 and Stephen H’82 W’79; and seven grandchildren.

Mark W. Click

David Wayne Jefferies Sr., of Culver, died on Feb. 20, 2022. He was born to Eugene and Doris (Hawkins) Jefferies on Jan. 23, 1962, in Plymouth, Indiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard at an early age, and after his discharge, met and married Doris Frame on April 27, 1985, in Culver. David started as a temporary worker in the Culver dining hall’s dish room but went full time in the food preparation department in 2005.

Carol Lee Calhoun Kelsey,

85, of Monterey, Indiana, died on May 7, 2022. Carol worked in the Unifrom Department and as a student chaperone until 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ann Groning, three grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by three children, Jeffrey Kelsey and infant twins Scott and Laura Kelsey.

Elaine Kay Snell Mallory,

79, of Culver, died on May 7, 2022. Kay was born to the Rev. Robert and Edna (Miller) Snell on July 20, 1942, in Greenville, Ohio. She was one of four children. Kay married the love of her life and best friend, Phillip K. Mallory, in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Jan. 21, 1961. Together they raised two children and suffered the death of an infant daughter. Kay was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Culver.

Kay worked as an executive assistant in the superintendent’s office.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Kris W’78 (Doug) Mallory Bernhardt; son, Kevin ’81 (Andrea) Mallory; sister, Jane (Jerry) Mattern; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Laurie Kay; brother, Jim Snell; and sister, Marjorie Hartlep. Steel and in 1963 entered the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University and graduated with an MBA with a concentration in advertising and marketing.

He is survived by his wife, Susan J. Moore, three children, and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Moore ’56, and a sister.

Ricardo Calixto Sarabasa

’57 (Troop B) died on Oct. 3, 2021.

Richard Lockey Strean ’57

(Company D) died Nov. 4, 2021. Dick graduated from George Washington University in 1967 with a degree in business administration. He received his CPA designation in 1971. Dick had successful careers as both a certified public accountant and a certified financial planner, ultimately retiring in 2019.

Dick is survived by his wife Beverly; as well as his two sons, Flynt, and Chad; and four grandchildren.

William Luther White ’57

(Company B) died Jan. 5, 2022. Bill attended Princeton University, but left school to join the Navy. He used his knowledge of Spanish to work as a translator. After his honorable discharge, he received a B.A. in English and journalism from the University of Pittsburg in 1964, before embarking for New York City to begin a career in management consulting. He became an expert in employee compensation and helped businesses across the U.S., and consulted around the world in Nigeria, Micronesia, Puerto Rico, and United Arab Emirates. His brothers George ’59 and Mark ’70, also attended Culver.

John William Keone Whitehead, Jr. ’57 (Company B)

died on May 29, 2022.

He served 21 years in the U.S. Army as a combat and medevac helicopter pilot, stationed in Panama, Vietnam twice, and Germany. John retired from the military as a major, earning many awards and medals, including the prestigious Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross on two occasions. In 1979, John settled in Lancaster, beginning his 35-year career in banking and investments until his retirement in 2014. John is survived by his wife, Janet; his four children: Debra Mumaw; John Whitehead III; LaRie Miller; and E. Scott Whitehead; and Janet’s four children, Ivy Sweigart; Jenny Grumbecht; Robert Kruppenbach, and Heidi Kruppenbach; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Lange Walker Allen II ’58

(Company D) died on April 12, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Lange W. III ’95 (Shawna), Robert ’93 (Katie) Edward ’01.

Lawrence Wade Hawley ’58

(Company D) N’54 died on March 13, 2022.

Warren Light Lews Sr. ’58

(Band) died on Sept. 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Penny” Lewis; three sons, Warren, Jr. (Terry), Gregory (Theresa), and Douglas (Tina); six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His father Alvin ’25, and uncles, William ’25 and Robert ’23, attended Culver.

John Henry Oehlschlaeger III ’58 (Company D) N’54

died on Sept. 21, 2021. After Culver he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve but retired a colonel after 20 years of subsequent service in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Samford University School of Pharmacy in 1963 and was the retired owner/operator of G&O Drugs. John is survived by his wife, Elaine; his two sons, Michael (Amanda), and Frederic (fiancee, Kelly Bishop); and two grandsons. John was preceded in death by his son, John Henry IV.

George Gibson Weaks III

’58 (Battery A) W’53 died on Feb. 20, 2022. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth; children, Whitney Churchill (Kent), Ashley M. Payne (Gordon), and Conrad Mingledorff ’82 (Amy); six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Henry Michael Bernstein ’59 (Company C) W’54 N’57

died on Jan. 7, 2022. Dr. Bernstein earned degrees from the University of Illinois and the Northwestern Medical School. He is survived by his wife, Rose, two siblings who

IN MEMORIAM

attended Culver, Louis ’61 and Sidney N’56, as well as three daughters: Elizabeth ’82, Rachel ’87 and Rebecca ’92. Two grandsons, Noah ’26 and Zachary ’26, entered CMA in August 2022.

Philip Lane Bobo ’59

(Company C) died on Dec. 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife Ann; son Matthew; and daughter Tara.

Dan Willard Pugh ’59

(Company B) died on Jan. 20, 2021. He was a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas. He served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant. He spent several years as a city planner for San Angelo and Webster, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Chula Bryant; a niece, and a nephew.

Robert Allen Altman ’60

(Battery A) W’56 died on May 15, 2022. He spent his professional life in a variety of positions in higher education, including The City University of New York, The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education in Boulder, Colorado, and as a vice president of Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., from 1980 to 1995. Bob supervised ongoing test development and the operation of a variety of programs at ETS, including the Graduate Record Exam and TOEFL. He was very involved in the expansion of ETS’s international programs which sent him to China, Japan, and Korea among other countries.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jane; daughter Jennifer (Maurice), son John Altman (Sima Paul), and five grandchildren.

James Reeve Cumming II

N’60 died on Jan. 27, 2022. Some of his happiest memories as a young man were spent at Culver Summer Naval School with his younger brother Chad N’64. The kids called Jim Moose because of his size and when Chad joined him, Chad was known as Little Moose. After high school Jim went on to study at Valparaiso University. Jim is survived by his wife, Marianne JessupCumming, three sons, James Reeve Cumming III, Paul Cumming, and David Cumming; a daughter, Michelle K Snyder; and 11 grandchildren.

Thomas Lee Jackson ’60

(Company B) N’58 died on Jan. 8, 2022. He received a bachelor’s from Washington University and a master of divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary. He was an ordained priest of the Episcopal Church. Tom was an early advocate for people living with AIDS, starting a community called St. Dismas. He opened his heart and his home to those needing a safe harbor. He strongly emphasized: “there is never any judging, no preaching, no rules other than not infringing upon someone else, and never any condemnation” of another. Tom survivors include his wife, Tricia; their four children: Jennifer (Steve), Jackson; Peter (Jayne); Lisa Shull (Roland).

Alec Tyrrell Whitley’60

(Company B) N’55 died on May 15, 2022. Terry attended Olivet College, and Grand Valley State University, all preparing him for his 26-year career in law enforcement with the Michigan State Police and then independent private investigation. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. Terry is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, John (Karilynn) and Aaron (Michele); 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Enos Keys Fry ’61 (Battery

C) died April 26, 2022. Enos spent his career in banking, as president and vice chairman of Citizens Savings Bank, director of Provident Bank, and in business development at M&T Bank. He is survived by his wife, Susan; children Christina Giulieri (Dave), Beth Anne Smith (Nick), and Brendan.

Capt. Richard Paul Genet Sr.

’61 (Battery C) died Dec. 24, 2021. After Culver, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in weapons, operations and engineering departments, as an executive officer; and finally as commanding officer on four different ships. Following his naval service, he had a second career with BAE Systems, where he became that company’s chief cartography and chief hydrographer and served as the company’s vice president of Homeland Security and department head for geospatial data production. He was married to the former Karen Ann Harrison of Kenosha, Wisconsin. They had four children: Richard, Danielle, Adam and Peter; and seven grandchildren.

Philip Art Holmer ’61

(Company D) died on Jan. 5, 2022. After graduating from Bradley University, Phil joined the U.S. Army. Once honorably discharged, Phil became a motorsports writer for the Orlando Sentinel. He eventually left journalism and became a public relations representative for NASCAR. While working at NASCAR, Phil co-founded the the Boot Hill Saloon. He later left Daytona Beach for the shores of Lake Erie and spent 32 years as the field manager of Goodyear’s NASCAR and other stock car racing divisions. In 2003, Phil was awarded NASCAR’s Buddy Shuman Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport, which recognizes individuals whose efforts and contributions helped advance stock car racing. He is survived by his daughter Evelyn (Hansal) Patel. His eldest daughter, Katie preceded him in death.

Randolph Kent McKee ’61

(Company D) W’55 died on June 1, 2020. Randolph received his master’s in theology and worked many years as a teacher of acting and speech at the community college level, notably Eastfield College in Dallas. Randolph is survived by four children, Michael, Sri, William, and Molly McKee Riddle; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

1960s

William David Robinson’61

(Band) W’55 died on Jan. 19, 2022. His late brother, John W. Robinson ’57 also attended Culver.

Willima James Borkenstein

’62 (Battery A) W’57 died on Feb. 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife Gabriele, two sons Joachim and Juergen, two sisters Sue Swift and Jill Borkenstein, and three grandchildren. His brother David ’67, also attended Culver.

Stephen Paul David “Buzz”

Eisenberg ’62 (Troop A) died on April 3, 2022. At Culver, Buzz played polo and rode horseback in the inaugural parade for President Kennedy. He graduated from Washington University and DePaul University College of Law. Buzz was a founding partner of the law firm Leahy, Eisenberg and Fraenkel in Chicago. He served on multiple state boards and committees dedicated to Arson Prevention; was a member of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on the Fire Service; contributed to the passage and implementation of the Illinois “Arson Information Immunity Bill”; and testified before the Illinois Legislature on multiple occasions. He is survived by his wife, Tricia Fox; and his two children and their families: Jamie Trumbell (Matthew), and Morrie ’93 (Natalie Holden); and his brother, Arthur “Butch” Eisenberg ’59, and stepchildren Teresa Ritterhoff (Jens), Karin Patterson (Jonathan), and Lindsay Gordon (Allen).

Wray DePrez “DeP” “Digger” Ewing ’62 (Company

A) died on Jan. 4, 2022. He graduated from Miami University in 1966. Following graduation, he went to pilot training school for the U.S. Air Force and served as a captain in the Vietnam War. He was awarded five air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross award.

Following active duty, he went to Indiana Mortuary School and joined his father’s business, Ewing Mortuary, which he later purchased and eventually merged with Carmony Funeral Home to become Carmony-Ewing Funeral Home.

DeP is survived by his wife, Debbie, and two sons, Christopher (Emily) Ewing ’99 and Todd Ewing, and daughters Jennifer (Chris) Dennis and Andrea (Dean Tucci) Payne; and seven grandchildren.

John Thomas Fletcher ’62

(Battery A) died on Jan. 13, 2022.

Harry G. Goodheart III ’62

(Troop B) died on Oct. 29, 2021. Harry served with distinction in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He graduated from Washington and Lee University and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Law. For 20 years Harry was a trial lawyer in Bradenton, Florida. During this time he was involved in the early development of the Florida Lawyers Assistance Program, providing recovery services for lawyers struggling with substance-related illnesses and serving on its board of directors for five years. Harry is survived by his former wife, Ann.

Frank John Lee II N’62 died on Nov. 3, 2021.

James Edward Staebler ’62

(Company C) W’57 died on Jan. 27, 2022. Jim attended DePauw University before serving in the U.S. Army as a 1st lieutenant in Vietnam. Upon his return, Jim graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in geology. Jim enjoyed a lifelong career as an interpretive park ranger for the National Park Service, working at Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Dinosaur National Monument, Zion National Park and Bighorn National Recreation Area.

Jim was preceded in death by siblings Richard (Jean) Staebler and Dorothy Jean (Charles) Williams. He is survived by three children, Kristine (Benjamin), James and Gary, and four grandchildren.

Judge Arthur William

DePrez ’63 (Battery B) died on Oct. 12, 2021. He earned his BA from Depauw University in 1967. After graduation, he served as a U.S. Air Force pilot in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He returned and received his MBA and Juris Doctor from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1971 and 1973, respectively. He spent the majority of his career in the private sector prior to joining Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals in 2005. Arthur continued to practice law and served as city attorney for Shelbyville from 1996-2000. Arthur began his work as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for Medicare Hearings and Appeals in June of 2005.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three children, Megan Booth ’84 (James); Ashley DePrez SC’84 (Paul Giese), and Chris DePrez SC’84; five stepchildren, Teresa Gaskin, Gary (Cathy) Foreman, Jeff (Angel) Foreman, Bryan Foreman, and Denise (Brett) Isenhower; three grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren; and three siblings, John C. DePrez, Jr. ‘59 (Lee Marks), Peter DePrez ‘66 (Pamela), and Anne Nading DePrez.

Larry Paul Garrison ’63

(Band) died Dec. 29, 2021. After attending Washington University in St. Louis, Larry moved to Chicago, and then to Minneapolis, where he met his wife, Carolyn. During his 50 years as an international freight forwarder and custom- house broker in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles, Larry managed trade operations for several companies, including Reliance Trading, Control Data, Ryder, Radix, and Alcoa Fastening Systems, having also founded International Pursuits, Ltd. Larry was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to serve on the District Export Council during the Obama Administration. Larry is survived by his wife; two daughters, Brianne Turtletaub and Kerry Reeves; one son, Andrew; and three grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM

Charles A. Longfield ’63

(Battery C) died on Feb. 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Heidi, his son John; daughter Carolyn (J.D.) Jernigan; son James; sister Sue Lohrberg; brother Tom Longfield ’66 (Betty) and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles ’30, and Virginia Longfield; and one son, Charles T. Longfield.

John Michael Zanetis Jr. ’63

(Company E) W’59 N’62 died on June 8, 2022. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1967 with a BS in finance and business. Furthering his education at Indiana Univeristy School of Law, he earned his JD in 1970.

John had a lengthy career as a sole practitioner. He eventually became a partner at Galbreath, Schneider and Zanetis, PC. Upon moving back to Indiana in 1980, John practiced in Nashville, Bloomington and Carmel and became the first attorney in Indiana to give seminars on the advantages of living trusts.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah; two daughters, Angela Lynn ’81 and Ashley; two grandchildren; three brothers, Charles ’64 W’60, Steve ’66 (Vicki), William W’64, Michael W’65 (Denise), and Joe ’77; sisters, Mary Ella Walker, Martha SS’70 and Cathy ’76. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher.

William Loren McElfresh

Jr. ’64 (Battery B) died on Sept. 25, 2021. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, to William Loren McElfresh N’28 and Marianna Robinson McElfresh.

Bill transferred from Osage City High School to Culver. Bill graduated from the University of Kansas in 1968. He earned a master’s degree in business from Pepperdine University.

After serving as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, Bill joined TRW Inc. (now Northrop Grumman.) Following that, Bill worked with International Aircraft Support Inc. near San Francisco. Several years later he joined Willis Lease Finance Corp., specializing in leasing commercial aircraft engines worldwide. He traveled extensively internationally and built lifelong relationships with friends from England, Paris, Singapore and elsewhere. In recent years he formed his own company as sole proprietor, Pacific Power Group, Inc.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie.

Ralph Crandall Oser ’64

(Battery B) W’59 died Jan. 26, 2022.

In 2013, he retired from his position at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he negotiated contracts to purchase power for the National Laboratories across the country. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years in Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He was especially proud of his selection to help draft and later sign the U.S. claims against Iran in the International Court of Justice in the Hague in 1980, despite it resulting in his being persona non grata in Tehran.

From 1968–1971 he served in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer. He went to Vietnam first as a battery commander and then as a civil affairs officer in Da Nang.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine; their children Rebecca and Nathaniel Oser; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Mark Raclin ’60 and David Oser ’63.

The Rev. Geoffrey Bruce

Oswald NB’64 died Jan. 7, 2022. Geoffrey earned an education in ministry at the Methodist Theological School and Catholic Pontifical College Josephium in Columbus, Ohio, where he earned a master’s degree. Geoffrey attended Culver in 1964, where he discovered his passion for sailing and military service. His newfound nautical passion led to a commission in the U.S. Navy in 1979, where he served as a lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps. In 1986, He returned to the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church where he continued his ministries, serving hundreds of parishioners at multiple churches throughout Ohio before retiring in 2003 in his father-in-law’s hometown of Cape Vincent, with his wife, Michelle. Rev. Oswald is survived by his wife, and his son, Charles R. Willis III. Chaplain Oswald will be buried at sea by the U.S. Navy.

Cy Darryl Young ’64

(Battery C) died on Oct. 15, 2021. He attended Hanover College, graduating in 1968 with a degree in biology. Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1972.

Cy took over his father’s practice as a family medicine doctor, serving the people of Mt. Sterling, London, and surrounding towns in Ohio from 1974 until his death. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son Adam (Katie), his daughter Natalie (Jonathan) Dick, and five grandchildren.

Virgil Byrd Crane II ’65

(Company B) died on Oct. 20, 2021. He graduated from Southern Methodist University. Virgil was preceded in death by his partner Cynthia Talboys. He is survived by daughters Kelsey Dawson Alorda and Christian Sharp Wells; stepdaughter Christy Cracraft; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

David Ralph Estes ’66

(Band) died on Jan. 4, 2022. He earned a BS in sociology at Valparaiso University, then attended and graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois, in 1974. David became a Lutheran pastor, and after retiring from the ministry, he served in the Salvation Army in South Carolina.

David is survived by his wife Sheila; daughter, Rebecca Susan Wilburn (Danny Lee); son, Philip (Holly); stepdaughters, Holly, Allison, and Angela; seven grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. David was preceded in death by a brother David Carlisle

Crowley ’31, and a stepson Don-Eric Milam.

Joseph Henry Nixon Jr. ’66

(Band) N’62 died on March 26, 2022. He graduated with a degree in journalism and a minor in urban studies from Indiana University, then went on to earn an MA in business in 1972. Joe began his career at Nixon Newspapers, a family- owned company, publishing small daily and weekly newspapers in the Indiana towns of Peru, Wabash, Michigan City, Frankfort, and Auburn. He was a registered regional representative at ShareAmerica, a startup securities broker-dealer, dealing with both state and federal regulations. He also contributed to the educational activities of the Hyperspectral Imaging Foundation and helped identify the programs for scholarships and grants the Foundation adopted.

A brother Don ’60, an uncle, and numerous cousins all attended Culver.

Richard Hadley Reahard

N’66 W’63, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Rick grew up in Indianapolis spending summers at Waycross Episcopal Summer Camp and Culver. Rick enjoyed scouting and became an Eagle Scout.

He graduated from Park School in 1967, Indiana University in 1971, and received an MBA from Butler University in 1975. After managing four retail clothing stores (Just Jeans) in the early/mid 1970s, Rick worked in sales and management for Pearson Ford, Tom Wood Ford, and RCI Corporation before starting his own business, Telecom Resources.

He is survived by his wife, Becky; his daughters, Amanda (Mike) Rizzari, and Amy (Kevin) Stutey; his stepdaughters, Rachael (Andrew) Sawyer, Madison (Chris) Perry, and Ellee Moyer; siblings Joan (Charles) Bennison, Ralph “Bo” (Stanley) Reahard, and Tom (Cathy) Reahard; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Patricia Eleanor Conrad

Rehnberg SS’67 died on Dec. 7, 2021. Patty attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, majoring in early childhood education and graduating in 1973. She found her passion in teaching young children and was a dedicated elementary school teacher in both Florida and California for over 30 years, retiring in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She is survived by her son, Thomas, sister Susan (Richard) Perry; and brothers Bruce Conrad ’67 (Margaret), and Wayne Conrad ’71 (Loree).

Elmore Fitzpatrick Smoak

’67 (Troop A) died on Aug. 17, 2019. After graduating from The Citadel in 1972, he was commissioned as a U.S. Army officer. During his 23 years in the military, he served two tours in Germany and was deployed during Operation: Desert Shield. Following his retirement from the Army, he used his skill set to provide training to military contractors as well as other governmental organizations.

Pat is survived by his wife, Mignon; three children, Gillian, Marian (Hugh) Scott, and Elmore F. “Patrick” Jr. (Brenna); and two grandchildren.

Eric William Klatt, ’68

(Troop B) died Sept. 6, 2021. Following his graduation, cum laude, from Culver, with honors in Spanish, Eric earned a BA in psychology from Emory University, and an M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina. He worked in Beaufort, South Carolina, county government administration for three decades. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil H. Klatt Jr. ’45. He is survived by his wife, Tracy O’Kelly Klatt; son, Eric William Klatt, Jr., ’96, (Lindsay); daughters, Elizabeth Armstrong Klatt and Kathryn Diane Klatt; five grandchildren; his mother, Alice DeForest Klatt Harvey; brother, Emil H. Klatt III, ’73, (Barbara ’73); sister, Suzanne Klatt Thompson (Steve); and sister Diane Lenski Sexton (Stan).

Lawrence Anesworth Pritchett Jr.’69 (Company E)

died on May 17, 2022. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a business degree and worked as a financial consultant in Wichita, Kansas. He eventually formed his own business, Nutter, Pritchett, & Co.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy, three children, Lola (Jason) Pfeifer, Annie (Clint) Dayhuff, and David Pritchett; and seven grandchildren.

David James Malloy Diamond

’71 (Battery B) died on Feb. 17, 2022. David attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in petroleum and geological engineering and began working with his father, Harry, in the oil and gas business.

David is survived by his son, Jason. His brother Harry ’65, and a niece and nephew attended Culver.

Robert “Bob” L. Coxe ’71

(Company C) died on April 1, 2022. Following his graduation from the U.S. Military Academy in 1976, he served in the U.S. armed forces for 27 years, holding a number of significant positions.

He retired as a U.S. Army colonel in 2003 with military awards and decorations that include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 oak leaf clusters), the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.

Over the next 20 years, he endeavored to apply his broad experience with design, development, procurement, communication and information technology systems as a senior executive officer at the Department of Homeland Security and a business leader with SAIC, Criterion Systems, and Verizon.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; and their son, Christopher.

1970s

IN MEMORIAM

Alexander Walcott Calder

’72 (Company C) died on Jan. 9, 2022. He attended Youngstown State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in combined sciences in 1977. Alex enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a pilot. During his time in the service, Alex earned the Air Force Commendation Medal, Navy Battle “E” Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Award. After serving for 14 years, he then joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. Alex earned his master’s degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. After his retirement from the Navy, Alex was employed as a pilot for ABX Air in Wilmington, Ohio, until 2014. He is survived by his wife, Lani; a son, Alexander “Lex” E. (Victoria), and daughter, Alyssa; and four grandsons.

Sylvan “Van” James Sewell

’72 (Battery A) died on Oct. 31, 2021. Uncannily prescient, at age four, Van announced from the stage of his church in his home of Columbus, Ind., what his future would be: “I’m going to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.” And, so he did. Van served as a U.S. Marine and, later, as a Marine Reserve, where he retired as a major. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.

Van also served as executive director of Memorial Health Services, Memorial Health Care System, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth “Libby” Sewell.

Bruce David Karsh ’74

(Company C) W’69 died on Jan. 9, 2020. He had worked with a variety of Silicon Valley companies; Silicon Graphics, Inktomi, Yahoo!, Wink Technologies, and Google, before joining Pandora Media in 2015. Survivors include his wife, Jan Leonard; and mother, Bernice.

Stephen Blanchard Imes ’72

(Company D) died on July 31, 2021. He owned and operated Waukaway Springs Bottling Company. He is survived by his wife, Dava; children Trey (Logan), Stephan Gordon (Adam), and Hannah Duke (Wade); and four grandchildren.

Peter John Santos ’74

(Company B) died on Oct. 26, 2021.

Charles Reeves “Buddy”

Ferguson ’75 (Battery A), died on Sept. 1, 2021. A decorated swimmer since his youth, Buddy incorporated this discipline into his Culver experience. Additionally, his swimming records stood for many years.

For 47 years Buddy flew float planes in southeast Alaska to private jets across the United States. In December 1988, Buddy made national news following a four-day adverse event, where he and fellow pilot Michael Mills were stranded on a remote Canadian ice field after the engine of their World War II-era airplane failed. Photography was Buddy’s second passion. He blended his fondness for art, flight and adventure into unique aerial photography, capturing breathtaking views of Southeast Alaska. His environment was his inspiration, no matter where he found himself. In 2003, he published “Southeast Alaska, A Bush Pilot’s View.’’

Buddy’s father Charles was a 1947 graduate of Culver.

Joseph Gresham Turner III

’75 (Battery B) died on Jan. 13, 2022. While at Culver, he rowed for the crew. In 1979 he received his BS in geology/ earth science from Marietta College, where he continued to thrive in crew. He graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Officer Training School (OCS) and served until 1986.

In 1982 he earned his MS in geology from the University of Kentucky. Joe continued his education with a civil engineering master’s degree in 1991 from Cleveland State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University in 2002.

Joe particularly enjoyed mentoring the young people that crossed his path through GE’s LEAD Operations Program. After more than 26 years with GE and Wabtec, Joe and his wife, Danielle, retired to Florida. Joe is survived by his wife and his children Jonathan and Katherine; and several nieces and nephews.

James Warrick Arthur ’77

(Battery C) died on March 4, 2022.

Beth Sharon Reilly Gilmore ’77 (New Lodge) ’75 (Deck 2)

of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on June 23, 2021. Born in Ithaca, New York, she grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. She also lived in Houston before settling in Raleigh. She worked first as a civil engineer before becoming a mother, and later helped run Gilmore Construction Services.

Beth was active in the Caswell-Nash chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the YMCA.

There have been four generations of Reillys that have attended Culver. Beth served on the Parents Association Board.

Beth is survived by her husband, David; her children Marisa ’07, Austin ’10, her father Philip Reilly ’48; and siblings Anne Reilly Fahim ’74 and Richard Reilly ’79.

Patrick John Peters ’77

Troop A H’74 died on Sept. 15, 2021. He was the service manager at Neil’s Automotive Service. He was an accompished athlete at Culver and still holds the school records for indoor and outdoor high jump. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Dalrymple, and a brother, Neil W. Peters III ’72. Patrick is survived by his wife Shannon; and stepchildren Brian and Justin Clark.

James Gregory Hass ’80 (Com-

pany A) died on Aug. 11, 2021. Greg attended Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana, before graduating from Culver. He attended Hanover College and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting.

He was a subcontractor for the U.S. Air Force, working out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was president and CEO of Maxinkuckee Advisory Services Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul D. and Enas L. Hass (Krivanek). He is survived by two daughters Meredith (Adam) Werne, and Emma (Kyle) Hass; and twin sisters Char (Greg) Monges ’81 SC and Chris (Rich) Clippinger ’81 SC.

Paul Barrett Christian ’84

(Company B) died on May 6, 2022. He graduated from Wabash College in 1988. He graduated from California- Western Law School in 1997 and practiced law in Payson, Cottonwood, and Flagstaff. He later was a practicing judge in Page, Flagstaff, and Camp Verde, Arizona, until about 2017.

Barton “Bart” William

Turner N’86 of Westfield, Indiana, died Jan. 28, 2022. He graduated from Anderson University and later received his master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He continued his education

1980s in the Indiana Police Academy and worked at ML Ferris Investigations, Culver’s Summer Boy Scout Program (he was an Eagle Scout), and Kokomo Police Department. Bart was preceded in death by his biological parents, Karen (Ferris) Goodman and Dennis Ferris. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Mary Ellen (Grant) Turner; wife, Sheri; children, Noah NB’17, Elijah NB’22 and Kayleigh Turner; and stepchildren Conner ’18 and Gabriel Henderson ’20.

Megan Elizabeth McMillen Hamilton ’87 (Linden) ’85

(Deck 5) died on Dec. 3, 2020. She was a professional photographer and RYT-200 certified yoga instructor. Her father is Dale Wilmore McMillen III ’61.

Catherine “Kathy” Richards

Knight ‘87 (Linden) died on Dec. 26, 2019. Kathy was a vibrant soul who loved animals of all kinds, cooking and golf. She spent many years in the medical billing and hospitality industries, but will be best remembered for her heart and thoughtfulness. She is survived by her father John Richards ‘56 and her stepmother, Joanne; mother Sonia, brother Jay ‘81, and sister Erika ‘84.

Penelope Eileen Scopelitis

’88 (Atrium) W’83 died on Jan. 20, 2022, in Seattle. She approached life with a high-level of class and deep care for others. She was bright, cultured, artistic, colorful, and sharp-witted. She held her family close to her heart and was a golden friend to many. She is survived by her father Alki ’55; and four siblings: Emanuel ’90, Andrea ’82, Anastasia ’86, and Stephanie ’83.

1990s Carolyn Gay

Arney ’92

(Ciel) died on April 18, 2021. She graduated from Hollins College in 1997, majoring in biology. She worked at the Charlottesville airport for ComAir, a division of Delta Airlines, and continued working for Delta Global Services with Delta and United Airlines until her death.

Survivors include her mother, Marcia Shari Arney and stepfather, Larry G. Phillips. Her father, the late William Arney, was a 1964 graduate of Culver.

Michael Scott Williams

W’95 died unexpectedly on Sept. 10, 2021. He attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He served as vice president of his family’s business, A&A / Securall, LaPorte. He married Ashley (Gathman) Williams, who survives, along with their three sons, Michael Tiberius Williams W’22, Spaulding Arthur Prescott Williams W’21, and Garth Harrison Williams W’22. He is also survived by his father, Michael; mother Patricia; five nieces; two nephews; one uncle, Dave E. Williams.

2000s Kyle William

Duncan N’01

died on March 11, 2022. Kyle spent the majority of his career in sales. Kyle was preceded in death by his mother, Rochelle L. Ewigleben Morris, and son Luca Jeffery. Kyle is survived by his partner, Shauna Wagner; and children, Elijah, Chance, Fletcher, Christian, and Savannah; father, Jeffery Duncan; stepfather, Robert Morris (Lynn); brother, Seve W’01 (Kayla); sister, Abigail Wessel SS’02 (Michael).

Patricia Anne Newton’04

(Atrium) ’02 (Deck 2) died on Jan. 24, 2022. She is survived by her father, Jeffry ’70, and mother, Beth.

Travis Jared Whittemore ’05

(Company A) died on April 13, 2022. Travis served in the U.S. Air Force and later used those flight skills to become a commercial pilot.