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1957

Pi Beta Phi graduates Nancy Ford Charles, Suzanne DeCosted Breckenridge, Margaret “Peg” Steffen Sant’Ambrogio and Judie Roser Smith celebrated 68 years of friendship during their 14th off-campus reunion. Judie Roser Smith hosted the group at Batchelor’s Gulch, Colorado, for five days of sightseeing and reminiscing.

The Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care in Southern Pines, North Carolina, held its annual golf classic in honor of Donald L. Hamilton. His son, Mark B. Hamilton ’88, was a member of Don’s foursome for the event, which raised more than $30,000. Don has twice served on the coalition’s board, chaired several departments and worked as a screener for 15 years.

1958

Carolyn Hancock Cleland’s husband Arthur “Art” Cleland died Sept. 5, 2020, at 91. They were married 65 years.

1959

Larry L. Smiley has self-published a book, “Images in the Rearview Mirror: A Glance Back.” He lives in a 55+ community in Banning, California.

1964

The gourd art of Nancy Lyon Miller was on exhibit for a month in the fall at the 1920 Gallery at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.

1965

David L. Callies’s eighth edition of “Cases and Materials on Land Use” was published in August by West Academic publishers. David retired from the University of Hawaii law faculty May 31 after 43 years of teaching and 10 years of law practice in Chicago. He is now professor emeritus at the William S. Richardson School of Law.

Hampton Scott Tonk is listed in “Who’s Who in America” for 2020 on page 1,272.

Barrie A. Peterson lives in Pawling, New York, and leads efforts to honor his hometown LaPorte, Indiana, for its nurturing of young Isamu Noguchi into a world-renowned sculptor. A mural was hung at the local library, books on Noguchi have been donated and “Noguchi November” events are planned.

James R. Williamson retired last Nov. 30 as circuit judge in the First Judicial Circuit Court of Johnson County, Illinois. He was first elected in 1978 and subsequently retained for six six-year terms. He was chief judge for the last 6½ years of his tenure. At the time of his retirement, he was the longest serving circuit judge in Illinois. He previously practiced law and was elected Johnson County state’s attorney in 1976. He resides in Vienna, Illinois, with his wife, Debbie.

1970

Edward V. Lauing Jr. was reappointed by the Palo Alto, California, City Council to a second four-year term on the Planning and Transportation Commission. The council also appointed him to the Housing Element Working Group to create the state-required housing plan for 2023-31; he is co-chair. Edward is managing partner of executive recruiting firm Equity Search Partners.

1971

Scott S. Brinkmeyer has written his first novel, “Mark of the White Rabbit,” a thriller-mystery available on Amazon under his pen name, Lincoln Cooper. Scott has worked as a trial lawyer, certified arbitrator, mediator and adjunct law professor.

David L. Wann has written and published “Tickling the Bear: How to Stay Safe in the Universe,” his first novel after nine nonfiction books and five TV documentaries. He says his book has a mission “to present self-guided champions of social and cultural change.”

1973

The Alpha Chi Omega class gathered at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, for a reunion. A highlight was seeing SHOUT, a musical that featured songs from the members’ youth. Penny Leitner Lisi modeled an outfit that Ruth Fraley Evans ’17 wore at DePauw in 1916 (Marilyn Shultz Evans’s husband’s grandmother). (See photos.)

1974

John K. Burke retired as a school superintendent in Kansas after 36 years.

1975

Kathleen S. Jagger was installed Oct. 7 as the 12th president of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

1976

Nancy Gibson Prowitt was appointed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to the Board of Visitors of George Mason University for a second four-year term. Penny Leitner Lisi ’73

1978

Janet Hayes Nice retired from Indiana University April 30. She spent more than 18 years at the IU School of Nursing, achieving the top rank of clinical professor. She was director of IU’s statewide RN to BSN online degree completion option for 11 years. Her scholarship has been recognized nationally and internationally. She is a fellow in the National League for Nursing’s Academy for Nursing Education. She was co-leader of the International QSEN RN to BSN Task Force. She served as a member of the Indiana Hospital Association’s Council on Quality and Patient Safety to reduce patient harms. She has been awarded the clinical professor emeritus rank by IU and the 2021 innovation award for QSEN, and declared a “university treasure” from IUSON for her teaching excellence and numerous national and international publications.

1979

N. Peter Rasmussen retired from Bloomberg Law. Peter, a senior legal analyst, covered corporate and securities law and was a frequent author, speaker and panelist on corporate law matters. He lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his wife, Peggy Mathias Rasmussen ’80, who retired as a director of international IT for AbbVie Inc. in 2017. Their daughter, Katie Rasmussen, graduated from DePauw in 2008. (See photo.)

Ian B. Davidson ’80

1980

Ian B. Davidson’s newest album, “Un Deux Trois,” with the Wild Basin Winds, was released late last year. His latest film collaboration with fellow Austin musicians, “Simple as Water,” was nominated for best documentary film at the 2020 Tribeca Festival and released commercially in 2021. Davidson is principal oboe of the Austin Opera Orchestra, associate principal oboe of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and a Regents’ and University distinguished professor at Texas State University. (See photo.)

1982

Bradley S. Fuson retired in December after practicing law with Krieg DeVault LLP in Indianapolis for 35 years. Brad and his wife, Teri, will continue to reside in Carmel, Indiana, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Brad plans to increase his community and faith-based volunteering.

1983

Valerie Knox Mireb is pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens, South Carolina.

1985

John T. Locke was the lead medical/ head athletic trainer for USA Diving for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. (See photo.) N. Peter Rasmussen ’79 and Peggy Mathias Rasmussen ’80

John T. Locke ’85

Jennett McGowan Hill will become president of the Lilly Endowment foundation Feb. 22.

1987

Susan Barkley Rice was recently sworn in as president-elect of the American Probation and Parole Association, an international organization representing more than 90,000 community corrections professionals in the United States, Canada and island territories. She will serve two years as the president-elect of the association, then two years as president. Susan was the chief probation officer for more than 30 years in Miami County, Indiana, and now is director of community supervision partnerships for Uptrust, a San Francisco-based company that The 1973 Alpha Chi Omega class reunion. Those attending included (back row) Christina Brogren Scofield, Marilyn Shultz Evans, Rebecca Swindler Curry, Mary Ann Cox Sadler, (front row) Mary Jones Landon, Leslie Kennedy Bender, Nancy Pierobon Hensel, Penelope Leitner Lisi, Nancy Netherland Becker and Susan Vaughn.

Members of the classes of 1980 and 1981 gathered June 11-13 in Greencastle to celebrate a combined 40th reunion. The city of Greencastle provided a street party Friday, June 11, on Indiana Street. Class members were honored to have President Lori White address the crowd before dinner June 12. Dinner was held at The Inn at DePauw, followed by music and dancing on the terrace. Old friendships were renewed and new ones made, making this rogue reunion a big success. Until next time, Tigers, A Toast to Old DePauw!

Phi Delta Theta brothers from the early 1980s gathered for golf and dinner. Those attending included (back row) Darrell R. Johnson ’85, John C. Cassidy ’82, Christopher L. Johnston ’83, Ken A. Owen ’82, Joseph W. Dayan ’82, Tracy L. Clifford ’83, Brian M. Wolf ’81, (front row) Stuart B. Smith ’84, Thomas L. Vear ’80, David S. Dewey ’83, Peter J. Durment ’82 (host) and James C. Malles ’83.

C. Stephen “Steve” Mayberry ’94

Stephanie Bewley Kress ’05

builds software to help people navigate and exit the criminal legal system.

1989

Michael D. Barron received the Healing Hands Award from Franciscan Health Central Indiana. He has practiced cardiology at Franciscan Health since 2000, when he joined Indiana Heart Physicians. He holds a degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.

1990

Phillip D. Joseph, a former executive officer of Prologis and Spirit Realty and an avid cyclist, has purchased Janus Cycle Group, a fabricator of premium titanium bicycles and components. Alexa N. Kovachevich ’12 and Stacie M. Grissom ’11

1992

Dale S. Porfilio is the chief insurance officer at the Insurance Information Institute.

1994

Stephanie Beck Klein is the associate judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of DeKalb and Kendall counties in Illinois.

C. Stephen “Steve” Mayberry appeared on Showtime Networks’ “The Chi,” in the “Black Messiah” episode, which aired July 11. This was his fourth role in a television program or movie, including “Dog Eat Dog,” starring Nicholas Cage and Willem Dafoe, and “Chicago Fire.” He also is a voice actor for promotional, narrative and commercial projects. (See photo.)

1995

Renee N. Madison is vice president for equity and inclusion at Colgate University.

Pat Roberts, who is in his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, was promoted to assistant director of college scouting.

1996

Nicole Sunkel Lorch was named president and chief operating officer of First Internet Bancorp and its subsidiary, First Internet Bank.

1998

Photini “Melanie” Downie Robinson earned her certificate in Byzantine music with highest distinction from the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology, one of only 10 women ever to do so. She is the founding director of Yphos Voice Studio and is the lambadarios, or second cantor, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. She is a touring artist and soloist with the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Cappella Romana and headlined the Utrecht Early Music Festival in September. She entered the Portland Seminary in the fall to pursue a master of divinity with a specialization in clinical chaplaincy and pastoral ministry.

Danica Rodemich Mathes was featured in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2021” list. She is an attorney for Bell Nunnally specializing in intellectual property. She was also named to the Best Lawyers in America 2022 list.

1999

Hilary Guenther Buttrick was named the executive director of the Orr Fellowship, a two-year program that connects high-caliber recent college graduates with high-growth Indiana companies. Hilary lives in Carmel, Indiana, with her husband, Stuart R. Buttrick ’97, and her children Laurel and Robert Foster.

2000

Ryan W. Higgins is the chief commercial officer of OmniTRAX, the Broe Group’s transportation affiliate.

2001

E. Renee Barnett is chief financial officer at Immunovant, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on autoimmune diseases.

2002

Emmy Huffman Hildebrand worked for U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar until 2012 and then transitioned to HVAF of Indiana, which helps homeless veterans get treatment, housing and employment. She is the chief executive officer, with a 70-person staff and an $8 million budget.

2003

William J. Brooks and his wife, Allie, announce the birth of their son, Oliver James Brooks, on Oct. 10, 2020. They live in south Broad Ripple in Indianapolis.

Roberto J. Munoz is vice president of external communications for Fannie Mae, where he leads external communications efforts through creative storytelling, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement.

2004

Katherine Gehring Erdel is an attorney for Dentons Bingham Greenebaum in Indianapolis.

2005

Stephanie Bewley Kress was awarded the Indiana Public Defender Council 2021 Gideon Award June 3. The award goes to a person who works to ensure equal justice for indigent people. (See photo.)

2006

Sarah E. Masterson is an associate professor of piano and music theory at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina. She is reconstructing and recording the music of Philippa Schuyler, a mixed-race composer, pianist and journalist whose works have not been recorded or published. Sarah is fundraising for the cost of recording and distributing the album. More can be found at https://sarahmastersonpianist. com/recordings/ and https://www. newberry.edu/news/masterson-reviveslife-and-lost-music-of-philippa-schuyler. Sarah will be recording Schuyler’s piano

Melody L. Buckley ’11 and Robert L. Bryant III Samantha L. Mullennax ’15 and Dylan B. Sheldon ’15’s wedding. DePauw alumni who attended included Kreigha P. Henney ’14, work “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” for Christopher C. Bertolini ’15, Marissa A. Doherty future release. ’15, Cole M. Hanson ’15, G. Richard “Chip” Locke IV ’15, Enrico R. Lumanlan ’15, Ian K. 2009 Munn ’15, Jack D. Peck ’15, Morgan A. Sears ’15, Matthew W. Owen ’15, Karen Tan ’15, Tiara Clayton E. Hopkins is the lead product L. Winston ’15, Connor R. Hollensteiner ’15 and Linda A. Frauenhoff ’74. designer on the data and technology team for the Democratic National Committee. Erin K. O’Brien ’15 and Tyler J. Bussian ’15 wedding. DePauw alumni attending included Patrick C. Brems ’15, Aaron D. Krabill ’15, Benjamin J. Ramos ’15, Rachel A. Hanebutt ’15, Rudra Vishweshwar ’15 and Jack C. Leibovitz ’15. Members of Phi Psi who attended a rehearsal dinner in Indianapolis for William T. McClamroch Jr. ’16 included Paul J. Simon III ’16, Jeffrey A. Vorherr ’16, Daniel D. Kiel ’16, W. Tobin McClamroch ’77, Jay D. Robinson III ’15 and P. Griffin Dolle ’16.

2010

Michael A. Alsop earned a Ph.D. in music education at the University of Georgia. He is a lecturer of instrumental music education and athletic bands at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

2011

BARK. They are two of BARK’s earliest employees. Stacie is BARK employee No. 3 and Alexa is BARK employee No. 5. (See photo.)

2012

Lauren Hannan Brandstatter was promoted to director of community engagement at Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center.

Lacey M. Berkshire is an attorney with Ice Miller LLP.

Laura A. Brown is deputy general counsel for the Indiana Hospital Association.

Melody L. Buckley and Robert L. Bryant III were married April 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. (See photo.)

Stacie M. Grissom and Alexa N. Kovachevich ’12 attended the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the initial public offering of their company, Amy K. Peterselli is an attorney with First Look Family Law in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

2013

Emma R. Scherer is the executive director of the Santa Fe Symphony.

Sara K. Scully graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in May. Her grandfather, John Scully ’79, is a trial lawyer in Dallas.

2014

Kelsey E. Binion was appointed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to be student trustee on the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Her term runs through July 1, 2023. Kelsey earned a master’s degree in applied communication from IU and is a second-year Ph.D. student in health communication there.

2015

Tyler D. Benware has been promoted to director of operations at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He oversees the orchestra and the youth orchestra’s performance engagements, recording activities and rehearsal schedules.

Samantha L. Mullennax and Dylan B. Sheldon were married in Indianapolis May 1. (See photo.)

Erin K. O’Brien and Tyler J. Bussian were married May 30 in Rochester, Minnesota. (See photo.)

2021

William “Billy” Drevline is interning with the Texas Rangers major league baseball team.

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IN MEMORIAM

1939

Betty Macy Smith, 104, Seattle, May 4. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and a social worker. She was an avid quilter who enjoyed boating.

1940

Ruth Durham Hegreness, 102, Portland, Oregon, June 13. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega; an accountant; and a tax consultant. She traveled frequently; played golf, mahjong and bridge; did taxes; danced; sang; and lawn bowled. She saw 20 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

1942

Jean A. Banta, 100, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. She was a member of Delta Zeta and an elementary school teacher.

Anna Jack McCord, 101, Sheridan, Indiana, July 25. She taught music at the Indiana School for the Blind for 10 years. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and music.

1943

Mary Downs Thompson, 100, Austin, Texas, June 16. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and a clinical dietitian who enjoyed traveling and reading. Survivors include a sister, Joyce Downs Menk ’48. She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Downs ’52.

1944

Katharine Draper Haimbaugh, 98, Columbia, South Carolina, May 21. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and the Washington C. DePauw Society and a community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Haimbaugh ’38, and a sister, Dorothy Draper Hawkins ’42.

1945

Kenyon S. Tweedell, 97, South Bend, Indiana, March 30. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and a university professor who published numerous research papers in biology journals. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, birding, kayaking, singing in the church choir and researching family genealogy.

1947

Mildred Routt Gardner, 95, Zionsville, Indiana, July 29. She was an elementary school music teacher and later a chief financial officer. She played the organ; directed choirs; and volunteered in the community. Survivors include a daughter, Leslie Gardner ’79.

1948

Virginia McGahey Harshey, Franklin, Tennessee, March 4, 2020. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She loved music and taught her children to love it as well. She was the center of her family who had a gift to generate her own happiness. Survivors include a daughter, Terese Harshey ’74, and a granddaughter, Laura Lempke Dugger ’05. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Alice McGahey Kinne ’43 and Frances McGahey Lupke ’45.

Betty Owens Proffitt, 95, Delta, Colorado, May 19. She was a member of Alpha Omega. She was a cosmetologist and a district manager for Avon. She enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Proffitt ’48, and a daughter, Jan Proffitt ’74. Susan Ward Bollinger Christopherson, 95, Petoskey, Michigan, Aug. 28. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Survivors include a son, Richard S. Bollinger ’73. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Howard Ward ’26, and her first husband, Richard L. Bollinger ’47.

1949

Patricia Coyne Taylor, 94, Edina, Minnesota, May 13. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was a homemaker who shared her love of life with those who knew her.

Rae Rickenbacher Hickman, 93, Lexington, Virginia, July 19. She was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was an accomplished violinist who taught and played violin in orchestras and chamber groups. She volunteered at the library and hospice and taught English as a second language. She enjoyed reading, walking, hiking, birding and puzzling. Survivors include her husband, Cleveland P. Hickman Jr. ’50. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew R. Hickman ’81.

1950

Francis E. Evans, 92, Fairmount, Indiana, April 26. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a Rector scholar. He was a career research chemist and had more than 200 patents for chemical procedures. He was a master gardener and a rock hound. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Semelka Evans ’50.

Gene Hahn Cheney, 93, Columbus, Ohio, June 20. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and the Washington C. DePauw Society. Her career included administrative positions in several organizations, including The Ohio State University Medical Center. She volunteered at the James Cancer Hospital and the Ohio Historical Society, and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Cheney ’49. Charles H. Heaton, 92, Huntsville, Alabama, June 11. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association; a Rector scholar; an author; an organist; and a choir director.

Mary-Helen Smith Beiger, 92, Danville, Illinois, July 3. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and a librarian. She was involved with Sweet Adelines International and directed choruses. She enjoyed golf, traveling, gardening, sewing, crafts and entertaining. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Hill Smith ’28.

1951

Beverly Baughman Ruser, 92, Alexandria, Virginia, July 15. She was a librarian.

Dorothy Duck Gray, 92, Westfield, Indiana, June 8. She was an executive secretary who retired in 1969 to help her husband run GAPCO Inc. She was active in several community organizations.

Charles A. Whitcomb, 92, Helena, Montana, April 26. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and had a career in international banking. He enjoyed playing golf and bridge, fishing, walking and volunteering. Survivors include a daughter, Laura P. Whitcomb ’79.

1952

Russell “Jack” Fry, 93, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, July 21. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Washington C. DePauw Society and president of Emruss Corp. He served in Korea as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jackson Fry ’22.

Nancy Driscol Gardner, 91, Cary, North Carolina, Aug. 19. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and a teacher. She had traveled to every continent except Antarctica. Survivors include a brother, Theodore D. Driscol ’58, and a sister-in-law, Kay Farr Driscol ’56. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Engle Driscol ’28; her father,

Paul E. Driscol ’27; her first husband, Robert Dawson ’51; her third husband, Thomas H. Gardner ’52; a sister, Carol Driscol Brandt ’54; and brothers Thomas E. Driscol ’53 and Paul E. Driscol Jr. ’56.

Ruthann Inlow Roberts, 90, Cortez, Colorado, July 13. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. She was an avid reader and a lifelong learner who enjoyed classical and contemporary music. Survivors include a sister, Lillian Inlow Gehres ’46. She was preceded in death by her husband, David N. Roberts ’51, and a brother, Paul M. Inlow ’51.

Lewis L. Kirk Jr., 87, Santa Monica, Feb. 4, 2018. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association, a Rector scholar and an engineer for Litton Data Systems.

Thomas B. Littlewood, 92, Urbana, Illinois, June 6. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a journalist. He was a retired journalism professor who had taught at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He was the author of six books and numerous professional publications covering political and historical subjects. Survivors include daughters, Linda Littlewood Johnson ’75 and Leah Littlewood Hamrick ’84, and son-inlaw, Richard C. Johnson ’74.

Muriel Nelson Berger, 90, Riverside, California, April 14. She was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. She enjoyed travel and was an avid runner. She ran her last marathon at age 75.

Henry L. Soukup, 92, Hinsdale, Illinois, May 6. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and a Rector scholar. He was a businessman; a community leader; and a volunteer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon P. Soukup ’46; a sister, Betty Soukup Boyd ’53; and a brotherin-law, Max L Boyd ’51.

Marilyn Thomas Peterson, 90, Union City, Indiana, Aug. 6. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and a high school music teacher. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Peterson Quinn ’80, and a sister, Romaigne Thomas Adams ’47. Marjorie Vaughan Barondes, 91, Alexandria, Virginia, April 18. She was an elementary school teacher and a community volunteer. She played the violin and was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader.

1953

Joan Arterburn Walker, 91, Marion, Indiana, July 15. She was a high school English teacher. She was interested in classic cars, rescued greyhounds, classical music, playing the piano, traveling and watching sports. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Richards Arterburn ’23.

Betty Corder Outerbridge, 88, Highlands, North Carolina, April 13. She was a member of Delta Gamma and a business owner. She was an avid reader and an amazing cook who enjoyed bridge, golf, traveling and dogs.

Arthur E. Edwards, 90, Fort Worth, June 29. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He had been vice president of sales for Southwest Air in Fort Worth and later co-owner. He enjoyed golf and working with computers.

John C. Lowe, 90, Indianapolis, July 5. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the Washington C. DePauw Society and a physician. He enjoyed tennis, bridge and walking dogs. Survivors include a son, John C. Lowe Jr. ’89, and a daughter, Katy Lowe McPeek ’97. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn A. Lowe ’52.

Mary Miller Evans, 91, Valparaiso, April 29. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was a golfer and a community volunteer. She accompanied her husband on a medical missionary trip to India where she volunteered at the hospital. Survivors include her son, Daniel M. Evans ’77, and a nephew, Robert S. Lukemeyer II ’78.

1954

Bruce H. Brown, 90, Tangier, Indiana, July 26. He was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society and a teacher. He enjoyed traveling and chronicled his life in journals. After retirement, he completed work on a history of Liberty Township (Indiana) veterans from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan; the book now is in the Rockville Public Library. Survivors include daughters Alyson Brown Navarro ’87 and Mary Brown Moore ’91.

Carmen Lynch Siegel, 89, Indianapolis, April 9. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta; an elementary and nursery school teacher; an accomplished pianist; and a violinist. She was a community volunteer who enjoyed gardening. Survivors include a son, David L. Siegel ’87, and a granddaughter, Sarah M. Redman ’18. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louann Lynch Roe ’55.

Robert J. Nunn, 88, Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 5. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega, a Rector scholar and a business owner. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Milnar Nunn ’55, and a daughter, Patricia Nunn Lynch ’85.

1955

Warren E. Beebe, 88, Muncie, July 23. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and a Rector scholar. He had a career in real estate and was a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Beebe Kirby ’88; a sister, Wanda Beebe Hamilton ’51; a nephew, James A. Hall ’79; a niece, Jill Hall Cleaves ’87; and a nephew-inlaw, Douglas V. Cleaves ’86. He was preceded in death by his father, Waldo E. Beebe 1921, and his wife, Mary Montgomery Beebe ’60.

Othmar G. Grueninger, 92, Indianapolis, July 16. He was a member of Sigma Nu, owner of Grueninger Travel and president of Carras Cruises. Survivors include a grandson, Hugh Huntington Dyar IV ’14. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisabeth Jones Grueninger ’54.

George R. Lambert, 88, Fort Myers, June 24. He was a member of Delta Upsilon, an attorney and vice president and general counsel for an insurance company. He was active in many civic organizations. He was preceded in death by his parents, George R. Lambert ’26 and Velma Jones Lambert ’25.

1956

Richard E. Crandall, 93, Gainesville, Florida, Aug. 6. He was a member of Delta Chi and a Rector scholar, and a retired professor from the University of Florida. He served on several research programs and published more than 50 articles. He enjoyed canoeing and fishing. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert E. Crandall ’56, and a sister-inlaw, B. Louise Woods Crandall ’50.

R. Victor Dix, 87, Naples, Florida, Aug. 21. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, a newspaper publisher and a community leader. Survivors include a sister, Edna Dix Crocker ’58, and a brother-in-law, David A. Crocker ’59. He was preceded in death by a cousin, Prudence Dix Hilger ’57.

Norma Dreyer Vandorn, 87, Viets, Kansas, May 18. She was a registered nurse. She enjoyed music, reading, travel, making baby quilts and volunteering. She was preceded in death by her brother, William H. Dreyer ’52, and a sister-in-law, Donna Cook Dreyer ’53.

Norma Hawkinson Winemiller, 86, Portland, Oregon, July 27. She was a member of Delta Zeta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Winemiller ’56.

Robert B. Hirschman, 86, Indianapolis, April 11. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, an orthodontist and a community volunteer. Survivors include a brother, Richard R. Hirschman ’67; a nephew, John F. Hirschman ’91; grandnieces, Elizabeth H. Cottingham ’20 and Katherine S. Cottingham ’23; and a sister-in-law, C. Sue Strickland Hirschman ’59. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank F. Hirschman ’58.

Mary Woodford Pavlikowski, 86, Rio Rico, Arizona, March 13. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the world. She was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a merit awarded by the pope for personal service to the church.

Robert E. Sutton, 86, Dallas, July 16. He was a member of Sigma Nu and a businessman. He enjoyed camping, fly fishing, golfing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Diane LeClair Sutton ’56, and a sister, Doreen Sutton Ryan ’48.

1957

Suzanne Blair Lemser, 86, Montrose, Colorado, May 3. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and an elementary school teacher. She enjoyed needlecrafts, making copper-enamel jewelry, wood carving and tole painting. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence S. Lemser ’57.

Veryl “Skip” Frye, 86, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, May 17. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a surgeon. He played the viola; sang in several church choirs; and enjoyed working with young people, wounded warriors and senior citizens. He enjoyed tennis, woodworking, gardening, bird watching and fly fishing.

William C. Frey, 86, Los Angeles, July 22. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and an electrical engineer who worked for NASA.

Philip W. Kendall, 85, Brownsville, Texas, May 21. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and the Washington C. DePauw Society and a Rector scholar. He was a university professor and administrator. He enjoyed fishing, playing his flute and studying Spanish. Survivors include a sister, Margaret Kendall Soulen ’56. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. Kendall ’27 and Mary Travis Kendall ’29, and a brother, C. Travis Kendall ’54.

1958

Janet Brebach Murray, 85, Marietta, Georgia, Aug. 20. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, a teacher and a community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Murray Jr. ’58.

Jason J. Kesler, 86, Fisherville, Kentucky, May 3. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and a Rector scholar. He retired as a professor of economics from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, fishing, playing cards and hunting.

Robert E. Manhard, 85, Aurora, Colorado, Aug. 9. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and a business owner. He enjoyed tennis, volleyball, boating, entertaining, dancing, growing roses and playing the harmonica. Survivors include a brother, Elgin A. Manhard Jr. ’62, and a sister-in-law, Sally Smith Manhard ’62.

Jane Middleton Anderson, 84, Iowa City, Iowa, July 23. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Kappa. She was a clinical psychologist who operated a private practice and worked as a faculty member at the University of Iowa. She also was a community volunteer.

Charles B. Stafford, 85, Cincinnati, Aug. 31. He was a member of Delta Chi and the Washington C. DePauw Society; a Rector scholar; and an actuary and tax examiner for the IRS. Survivors include a brother, Stephen W. Stafford ’63. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Charlotte Stafford ’25, and an uncle, J. Howard Stafford ’33.

1959

Jack C. Morgan, 83, Sellersburg, Indiana, Jan. 29. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector scholar. He taught economic education for 44 years; was the author and co-author of numerous articles and instructional materials; and founder and executive director of the Kentucky Council on Economic Education. He enjoyed fishing, reading, coffee with friends and volunteering.

Mary Morgan Halfmann, 83, Aiken, South Carolina, Aug. 22. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta; a teacher; and a community volunteer. Survivors include her husband, George C. Halfmann ’57; a son, Charles Morgan ’90; daughters, Debra Halfmann Nelson ’83 and Mary Halfmann Lampe ’85; a granddaughter, Meghan L. Voigt ’13; and a sister, Martha Morgan Bull ’58.

1960

Nona Hartnett White, 82, Ithaca, New York, July 7. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and a real estate broker who designed gold and silver jewelry, wrote two children’s books and volunteered in the community.

Barbara Prescott Mueller, 83, Athens, Texas, June 13. She was a member of Delta Zeta and a science and math teacher. She enjoyed bridge, travel and hiking.

Janet Schroeder Ellsworth, 83, Little Rock, Aug. 4. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and a teacher. She enjoyed acting in community theater groups, sewing, singing and time with family.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Walker, 83, Rockford, Illinois, April 9. He was a Rector scholar and a member of Beta Theta Pi. He pastored United Methodist churches in Northern Illinois for 40 years after earning a doctor of ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. Survivors include his wife, Ellyn Vyhnalek Walker ’59, and his son, Stephen Walker ’85.

1961

Richard B. Brock, 82, Los Angeles, April 15. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a health care consultant and registered nurse.

Charles H. Colin Jr., 82, Valparaiso, June 17. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and a high school coach and athletic director. He enjoyed golf and travel.

1962

Ivan D. Floyd, 80, West Lafayette, April 30. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Beta Kappa; a Rector scholar; and an attorney. He enjoyed reading, listening to global news, watching sports and talking to people.

E. Ruth Johnson Piwonka, 81, Kinderhook, New York, Aug. 2. She was a historian; a consulting researcher; and an author.

Arthur G. Nevins, 79, Ashburn, Virginia, Oct. 6, 2020. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and had a career in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Humbert Nevins ’63.

James N. Ross Jr., 80, Marco Island, Florida, Feb. 25. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta; a Rector scholar; a veterinarian; and a distinguished professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoyed listening and telling stories while out on his fishing boat. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcia Collins Ross ’62.

1964

F. Lynn Huffman, 79, Fremont, Ohio, June 5. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and an educator. He enjoyed traveling, spending time in Florida, birding, fine food and time outdoors. Survivors include a brother, Wayne A. Huffman ’66.

Judith Peters Hope, 78, Godfrey, Illinois, Aug. 30. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and an elementary school teacher.

Janet Seaman Fromhold, 78, Middlebury, Vermont, April 18. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and a clinical social worker. She enjoyed theatre, music, art and the symphony. She and her husband traveled worldwide. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Fromhold ’63.

1965

Caryl Fernandes Wilhoite, 76, Indianapolis, April 17. She was a

member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a teacher and a community volunteer. She and her husband traveled worldwide. Survivors include her husband, Bert M. Wilhoite ’65; a son, Bert M. Wilhoite Jr. ’93; and a daughter, Rebecca Wilhoite Jacklin ’95.

Robert R. Cope Jr., 78, Sandpoint, Idaho, April 15. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and a physician. He enjoyed scouting, music and playing his banjo.

1966

Richard K. Dowell, 78, Indianapolis, May 27. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, a Rector scholar and a medical sales representative. He enjoyed life on the water and fishing trips and was an avid race fan. Survivors include a brother, Duane L. Dowell ’58, and sister-in-law, Vera Ferris Dowell ’60.

Janet Krueck Keierleber, 77, Naperville, Illinois, June 24. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and an educator who volunteered for adult literacy, preschool and special needs children. She enjoyed hiking, traveling and exploring the national parks. Survivors include a sister, R. Ann Krueck Silberglitt ’68.

Sara Pasco Williams, 77, Greenfield, Indiana, June 22. She was an educator and a lover of cats, books, quilting and the Girl Scouts.

1967

Karen L. Berrettoni, 75, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Sept. 9. She was a member of Delta Gamma and the Washington C. DePauw Society, and vice president of Key Bank in Cleveland. She will be remembered for her love of animals, nature and the ocean and giving to others.

Allison Claire Childress, 75, Westminster, Colorado, July 2. She was a United Methodist minister. She enjoyed cooking, traveling in the United States and abroad and reading. Leroy V. Heldt, 76, Vacaville, California, June 3. He was a member of Delta Chi, a Rector scholar and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He enjoyed golf, wine and travel. Survivors include daughters, Katharine Heldt Falace ’99 and Amanda N. Heldt ’00; his brother, Lloyd A. Heldt ’56; and his sister-inlaw, Patricia Metzdorf Heldt ’57.

Martha Kuenzli Smith, 75, Simi Valley, California, July 9. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She taught Suzuki Method violin and was an instructor in English and humanities at the University of Southern Indiana. She enjoyed music, reading, movies, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, card games, pug dogs and travel.

1968

Stuart B. Watson, 74, Glenview, Illinois, July 11. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and a businessman. Survivors include a brother, Richard C. Watson ’69. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Smithson Watson ’43, and his stepmother, Mary Ellen Henderson Watson ’44.

1969

Fredrick W. Parker II, 74, Indianapolis, July 9. He was a member of Delta Chi and the Washington C. DePauw Society and a businessman. He played many musical instruments. He sang in barbershop quartets and church choir. He enjoyed boating and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Barbara White Parker ’69. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Meghan K. Parker ’94.

1970

Barbara Brucklacher Mayr, 72, Powell, Ohio, June 10. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and a medical technologist. She enjoyed classical music and jazz; gave piano lessons; sang in church choirs; and hiked in national parks with family. Survivors include her husband, William P. Mayr ’70, and son, James P. Mayr ’00.

Alma Hamm Evans, 77, Greencastle, May 9. She was a teacher and a business owner. Survivors include a granddaughter, Megan J. Haltom ’20.

1971

Peggy Snapp Headley, 91, Greencastle, April 19. She was a school teacher and volunteer. Survivors include a granddaughter, Jeanette L. Jones ’10. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Headley ’50.

James “Cy” Young, 73, Terre Haute, May 20. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and an attorney in Greencastle.

1972

Richard P. Haug, 71, Williamsville, New York, June 4. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and a technical specialist at the Marine Midland Bank.

Karen Werner Connolly, 71, Troy, Michigan, Aug. 11. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was an expert in health care administration and accreditation and operated her own health care consulting company.

1973

Christopher E. Smith, 70, Howell, Michigan, April 30. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He enjoyed great success in growing the family business, Travel Plus.

1974

Paul Bai Akridge, 68, Falls Church, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2020. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a Rector scholar who received an alumni citation from DePauw in 1999. He was a former member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors and the DePauw Alumni Board of Directors. He had a career in higher education, government relations, international education and corporate supplier diversity programming. He enjoyed time with family and friends, swimming, international travel and reading.

1975

Dawn Hedmark Segalo, 68, Kansas City, Missouri, Aug. 22. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She enjoyed reading, watching old movies, sewing and gardening. She was a pianist and sang in the choir.

1978

Steven R. Hoopingarner, 70, Greencastle, July 29. He was an elementary school teacher.

1980

Jay A. Metzger, 63, Jacksonville, Aug. 4. He was a member of Delta Chi and a businessman who enjoyed sports.

1981

Roger K. Bechtel, 62, Tucson, May 10. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He was an actor, an author and playwright, an award-winning director, an avid reader and a competitive runner. He taught acting and directing at Illinois Wesleyan University, Miami University of Ohio, Bowdoin College and Carleton College. After retiring from academia, he passed the Minnesota bar exam and became a public defender.

1982

Jennifer Davis Moy, 61, Indianapolis, May 22. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and a civic volunteer. She enjoyed travel, family vacations, good food, games and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include a daughter, Lyndsay L. Moy ’10; a son, Benjamin H. Moy ’10; and a brother, Mark E. Davis ’86.

1983

Carroll Bottum, 59, Seattle, June 4. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She worked in banking and holistic and compassionate health care. She was a community leader and organizer. She enjoyed nature – water, wildlife and birds.

1986

Peter W. Steelman, 57, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 30. He was a member of Delta Chi and a businessman. He enjoyed the beach, running, traveling and spending time in New York City. Survivors include his wife, Sara Hatfield Steelman ’86, and a sister, Martina Steelman Mosley ’87.

1987

Kelly Burk Wetoska, 56, Glenview, Illinois, Aug. 31. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and an alumni scholar. Survivors include her husband, Stephen R. Wetoska ’88, a daughter, Emily M. Wetoska ’16, and a son, Michael S. Wetoska ’19.

Stephanie K. Martinson, 56, Boonville, Indiana, Aug. 31. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and the Washington C. DePauw Society. Survivors include a sister, Jennifer Martinson West ’82.

1999

Amie Williams Mandat, 44, Jupiter, Florida, Sept. 19. She was a Julian scholar, a member of Delta Zeta and an athlete, playing basketball and volleyball at DePauw. She was a member of Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honor Society. She received a doctorate in chemistry from Indiana University and worked as a doctor of organic chemistry for Fisher Scientific.

2014

Shay C. McInerney, 28, Ho Chi Minh City, April 29. He was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. He taught English in Vietnam. He enjoyed traveling, reading and all things “Star Wars.”

Faculty

James L. Cooper Sr., 86, Greencastle, Aug. 19. He was a professor emeritus of history and a recognized expert on the study and preservation of Indiana’s historic bridges. He was dedicated to faculty development, becoming the university’s academic dean in 1981 and then vice president of academic affairs in 1983. He valued engagement with his students and was an exceptional classroom teacher. A Danforth graduate fellow, he received his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His academic interests ranged from the American Revolution to urban planning, but his passion rested with cataloging, studying and preserving Indiana’s historic bridges. In retirement, he wrote “Artistry and Ingenuity in Artificial Stone: Indiana’s Concrete Bridges, 1900-1942” and “Iron Monuments to Distant Posterity: Indiana’s Metal Bridges, 1870-1930.”

Friends

Lenora Alspaugh, 84, Greencastle, Aug. 20. She worked in many places, including The Hub. Her hobbies included working in flower gardens and spending time with family and traveling.

Mary M. Grimes, 90, Greencastle, Sept. 7. She worked for 28 years at DePauw, retiring as a secretary of the Management Fellows Program.

Steven Linville ’06, who filled a number of critical roles in his alma mater’s School of Music for the past 14 years, died Oct. 19 in Indianapolis. He was 38. Linville, a tenor who graduated cum laude with a degree in vocal performance, worked at DePauw since July 2007, returning a year after earning a degree in musical performance. He rose through the ranks, most recently working in multiple roles: director of productions, overseeing all facets of the University Performing Arts Production Team, including planning for more than 200 School of Music events each year, developing marketing strategies to recruit and retain students, managing the operating budget and taking the lead on grant applications; part-time assistant professor of music; and music director for DePauw musicals. He also was the music director at Plainfield United Methodist Church and previously was executive producer for Intimate Opera of Indianapolis. He performed many roles in opera productions and musicals and as a concert soloist performed pieces such as Mozart’s “Requiem” and Handel’s “Messiah.” He maintained a private voice and acting studio. At DePauw, he participated in Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society; Mu Phi Epsilon, a co-ed international professional music fraternity; and DePauw Opera. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He earned a Master of Music in vocal performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2012.

Robert J. Thomas, 91, considered “the father of computer science” at DePauw, died Sept. 24 in Greencastle. Thomas, who came to DePauw in 1958, held titles as professor of mathematics and professor of computer science. He taught a computer class in spring 1961, before the university even owned a computer, by arranging for students to do programming on a Bendix G‐15 at Rose‐Hulman Institute of Technology and driving to Terre Haute several times a week to deliver students’ punch cards.

He arranged the purchase of DePauw’s first computer, a $120,000, desk-size IBM 1620, using grants from IBM and the National Science Foundation. It arrived on campus while he was on sabbatical leave in 1961-62 to work on his doctorate. No one else knew how to operate the computer, so it stayed in storage until his return. Thomas then developed and taught DePauw’s first computer science course, offered in spring 1963, and became the first director of the university’s computer center. He retired from DePauw in 1991, and two years later the university created the Department of Computer Science.

In 2013, Thomas and his wife Doris established the Computer Science Founders Fund for Excellence, which supports the purchase of equipment and enables students to travel to conferences to present their work. The Robert J. Thomas Outstanding Computer Science Senior Award is given annually to recognize a graduating computer science major’s excellence. Thomas graduated from Oberlin College in 1952; earned master’s degrees from Indiana University and the University of Illinois; and completed his doctoral degree at Illinois in 1964. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Thomas Williams ’78.

First-year known for follow-through exemplifies DePauw’s outstanding students

Zoe Knight ’25 had always had frank discussions with her mother, who taught her not only about her own bodily functions but also that some young women had much more to worry about than mild monthly cramps.

So when Knight was contemplating a meaningful project that would enable her to secure a Gold Award, the Girl Scouts’ top achievement, she decided to take on “period poverty,” the lack of access to feminine hygiene products. Period poverty, Knight said, sometimes keeps young women from attending school for several days each month and even causes some to drop out of school.

“A lot of people think it is just a thirdworld country problem,” Knight said, but she knew that some of her classmates at Kirkwood High School outside St. Louis were affected. “A lot of people don’t realize you can’t use food stamps to buy period products.

“It’s an awful system, and I’m trying to solve it the best that I can. And I’m hoping to grow and be able to solve it on a bigger level as well. But right now, we’re just starting small.”

She learned that young women at her high school who needed a product had to go to the nurse’s office, where items she considered inferior were kept in a locked drawer. She created dispensers and worked with school administrators to install them in each women’s restroom, then stocked them with higher-quality products. When she sought contributions to buy more products, companies turned her down because she had not incorporated. So she created Project WallFlower, a 501(c)3 organization.

Knight’s project is continuing at Kirkwood this year, head principal Michael Havener said, and she wants to replicate it at other high schools, as well as DePauw. “I’m hoping that we can be set up in a ton of schools and make sure that we’re making a difference,” she said.

Knight, who also was a member of her high school’s mock trial team – which won the Missouri state championship and was seventh in the nation – is an example of the kind of students who come to DePauw, said Mary Beth Petrie, the new vice president for enrollment management. “DePauw students care deeply about their fellow community members, and they seek to make a deep impact on the world.”

Havener, the head principal, said he was impressed by “the way that she approached and handled a situation or a topic that some would have hesitation to have that conversation, especially with a male principal.” He also was impressed with her follow-through; “sometimes you have students who are leaders that start something and then just let it go. Zoe was very, very thoughtful in this process.”

He said that the administration is aware that some Kirkwood students struggle with poverty; one in six experience food shortages. But period poverty was largely invisible until Knight raised the issue.

Down the line, he said, “I expect her to lead. I expect her to be someone who is influential in the future and I really can’t wait to see what she accomplishes.”

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