• 1920-1950
• 1951-1970
• 1971-1990
• 1991-1999

’51
Frederick S. Swihart, Windfall, IN, died Oct. 29, 1997. He was a farmer. Four cousins survive.

’52
oCarl Knoedel, Centerville, OH, died June 3, 1998. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in Alaska and at Ft. Lewis, WA. An elder of Southminster Presbyterian Church, he retired in 1990 from Standard Register Co. as a forms systems supervisor. His wife and several cousins survive.

’53
Roger M. Bishop, a recently retired professor of physical education at Wartburg College, Waverly, IA, received the Honor Fellow Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Jean Tussing Smiley, Manassas, VA, married Emanuele Fontana, May 30, 1998. Before her retirement, she was an executive secretary in the superintendent’s office with the Prince William County Schools. An active member of her church, she is now a hospital volunteer.

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William M. Berry has been honored by the New Carlisle (OH) community for his volunteer service. As director of the Community Chorus, he founded the New Carlisle Chatauqua Council, which provides free summer concerts in the park. He is also involved in his church and other civic organizations in Clark County.

Charles V. Seng, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is director of medical underwriting with Professional Planners Marketing Group, Inc., North Palm Beach, FL.

’57
Robert M. and Barbara Hahn Belles, ’58, have retired and live in El Paso, TX. Robert, a minister, was pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Barbara was a social worker for the State of New Mexico.

Novice G. Fawcett, Columbus, OH, died June 19, 1998. A graduate of Kenyon College, he was awarded honorary degrees from many universities including Wittenberg. His educational service spanned 65 years with his greatest career achievement being the eighth president of The Ohio State University from 1956-72. A daughter, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a brother survive.

Patricia Breien Probe, Houston, TX, retired as a high school counselor on Aug. 30, 1997.

Donald H. Stone, Jacksonville, FL, died Oct. 15, 1997. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a professional land surveyor. He is survived by his wife, five daughters, six grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law, Robert C., ’52, and Barbara Stone Badertscher, ’55.

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Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Oliver Krug Klafter, ’61S, Middletown, OH, died Aug. 18, 1998. Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church for 34 years, he was also an active member of the Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Surviving are his wife, Arlene Bock Klafter, ’61, and three sons, including Douglas I. Klafter, ’88.

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Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Jack Bartley, Miamisburg, OH, died July 27, 1998. An educator for 46 years, he retired from the Miamisburg City Schools after 31 years of service. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. He was an active member of Central Christian Church and the community. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter and two grandchildren.

Jeanette Bury Dunn, Oregon, OH, died Jan. 14, 1997. She was a school teacher with the Genoa School system for 28 years. A son, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, a brother and a sister survive.

William K. Farish, Springfield, OH, died Sept. 21, 1998. Survivors include his mother, a daughter, two sons, four grandchildren, a sister, a brother and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Alfred V. Kauffman, ’54.

’60
Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Margery Burnworth Gress has retired from her position as an elementary school teacher and principal with the Rolling Hills Local School District, Byesville, OH. She lives in Cambridge, OH, where she substitute teaches.

Deborah Hubbard, Stafford, TX, married J. Wayne Campbell, May 14, 1998. She is a professor of French studies at Rice University, Houston, TX.

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Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Edna Barger Long Morris, Yellow Springs, OH, died April 2, 1998. A member of the St. Paris United Methodist Church, she had retired as a teacher from Christiansburg-Jackson School. A son, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother and a sister survive.

’62
Dean H. Beckwith, Grand Junction, MI, is an interim minister at St. George Lutheran Church, Brighton, MI.

’63
Susan Brooke Falk, Hellerup, Denmark, died April 19, 1998. She was a leading occupational therapist at the Copenhagen City Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Bent Falk, ’66, two sons and a grandson.

Charles M. Imhoff is president of Imhoff and Associates, a management consulting and executive search firm in St. Petersburg, FL.

A former teacher and director of Christian education and youth ministry, Betty Hammer Sidebottom has retired to Ft. Myers, FL.

’64
John R. O’Connor, Springfield, OH, died Sept. 26, 1998. A retired teacher, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. His survivors include a son, J. Terrence O’Connor, ’65, two grandchildren and a sister. His wife, Katherine Mross O’Connor, ’64, preceded him in death.

On June 21, 1998, Mary “Marty” Garber Ray retired as principal of Red Bird Elementary School, Madison, OH. She has moved to Black River, MI.

Upper St. Clair (PA) High School football coach, James T. Render, has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Carole Rader Sorg is a clinical psychologist/Jungian analyst in Hilton Head Island, SC.

’67
J. Anne Calhoon is an assistant professor in the department of teaching and leadership in the School of Education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

On May 17, 1998, Jean R. Callihan of Tower, MN, received a master of divinity degree and a master of arts degree in marriage and family therapy from the Louisville (KY) Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Leland R. Walden, Springfield, OH, died July 10, 1998. An active member of Oakland Presbyterian Church, he taught in the Springfield City and Mad River-Green School Districts for 36 years. A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, two grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.

Diane Kazanjian Whitworth, Austin, TX, is a product manager with Steck-Vaughn, a division of Harcourt Brace.

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Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

’69
Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Frederick B. Mitchell, a 24-year veteran sportswriter of the Chicago Tribune, has co-authored a book with Earl Woods, Tiger’s father. It features a perspective on Tiger Wood’s success and the path he took to become a respected golfer on the P.G.A. Tour.

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Class Reunion June 18-20, 1999

Dennis C. Lefond, Southern Pines, NC, owns Pinehurst Marketing and Research.