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

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Arthur T. Enoch, Titusville, FL, died April 12, 1999. Following his retirement as principal of Crestline (OH) High School, he taught math at Galion (OH) High School until 1971. A daughter survives.

Edwin H. Gaylord Jr., ’59H, Urbana, IL, died Nov. 2, 1998. He was professor emeritus of civil engineering at the University of Illinois where he taught from 1956 to 1971. His outstanding achievements during more than 60 years as an international leader in the design of steel structures earned him awards from Wittenberg and his peers. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, he is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Schuh Gaylord, ’29. Preceding him in death were his wife, Margaret Ball Gaylord, ’25, a sister, Emily Gaylord Seifert, ’26, and a brother, Charles N. Gaylord, ’30.

Florence Carter Monteith, formerly of Springfield, OH, died April 15, 1999, in Anderson, IN. She taught with the Springfield and Clark County Schools until her retirement in 1971. A charter member of Hillside Avenue Church of God, she gave 50 years of volunteer service before joining Park Place Church of God, Anderson. Survivors include three daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-granchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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Eunice Dolbeer Martin, Bloomington, IN, died May 12, 1999. A homemaker, she was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, a grandson, a granddaughter, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, a cousin, Walter A. Brumm, ’60, and an aunt, Martha Culp Brumm, ’29.

Flora Gebhardt Pierce, Springfield, OH, died May 3, 1999. Survivors include a daughter, a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene L., ’56, and Sue Yinger Pierce, ’54, eight grandchildren, including Cynthia Pierce Liefeld, ’76, her husband, Paul A. Liefeld, ’76, and a brother.

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W. Harold Hinkle, formerly of Springfield, OH, died June 6, 1999 in West Liberty, OH. He worked for the Buckholtz Drug Store, Holland Furnace Co., Jennings and Crumrine Furnace Co. and H.S. Stevenson and Co., retiring in 1966. An active member of West Liberty United Methodist Church, he enjoyed many hobbies. He is survived by a son, John W. Hinkle, ’62S, three granddaughters and a great-grandson.

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Edwin W. Bracher, ’31S, ’61H, Des Moines, WA, died Dec. 16, 1998. A Lutheran minister, he was pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, director of the Lutheran Compass Center and president of the Pacific Synod of the United Lutheran Church. In retirement, he served as business manager of Northwest Senior Craftsmen until 1993. A member of Grace Lutheran Church, he is survived by a daughter, Alice Bracher Smith, ’55, a son and daughter-in-law, Peter S., ’54, and Joan Ruff Bracher, ’54, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother, George J. Bracher, ’31. His wife, Marjory Scholl Bracher, ’28, preceded him in death.

John M. Larimer, formerly of Troy, OH, died May 23, 1999 in Chicago, IL. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing Co. and was an active member of the community. He served as a field secretary for Wittenberg and had been a member of the Board of Directors for eight years and president of the Alumni Association. He received a meritorious service award in 1966 for his various alumni activities. Surviving are a daughter, five grandchildren, a great-grandchild and nephews, David L. Arnold, ’59, and Paul F. Webster, ’61. Preceding him in death were his father, Loyal H. Larimer, 1894, 1897S, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Harold W., ’31, and Mary Larimar Arnold, ’34, and Hugh P., ’25, and Elisabeth Larimer Webster, ’25, and a brother, Paul R. Larimer, ’25.

Kathryn Lenhart McIntire, Fostoria, OH, died April 22, 1999. A teacher in Indiana, and Springfield, OH, she retired from the Fostoria City School System in 1971 after 38 years of teaching. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church and her community. Several cousins survive. An uncle, Abraham M. Smith, 1852S, preceded her in death.

Lois J. Simon, Baltimore, MD, died Aug. 31, 1998. She retired from chairing the home economics department at Valparaiso University in 1980. A member of the Lutheran Church, she is survived by a sister, a niece, Lois Biden Klingamen, ’57, two nephews and cousins, Catherine Simon Zimmerman, ’27, John T. Simon, ’65, and Lee W. Simon, ’62. Preceding her in death were her father, Jacob S. Simon, 1887, 1890S, ’08H, two uncles, Harvey E. Simon, 1896, 1900S, and Emor W. Simon, 1884, 1887S, ’06H, and cousins, Ruth I. Simon, ’18, and Clarence T. Simon, ’19, ’54H.

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Jessie Arbogast McDonald, Columbus, OH, died March 8, 1999. A teacher with the Worthington-Linworth School, she is survived by a daughter, a son, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Ruth Hollenbeck Davis, Bethesda, MD, died May 6, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Elmer E. Geib, Canton, OH, died March 11, 1999. A teacher for 40 years, he taught for several years in one-room schoolhouses and then as a French teacher with the Jackson Township Schools. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the community. Survivors include his wife, a son, John F. Geib, ’68, a daughter and six grandchildren.

Ruth Keyser Metz, Mesa, AZ, died Aug. 1, 1997. A former teacher in Mississippi, Ohio, Nigeria and Minnesota, she was a member of Victory Lutheran Church. Two sons, a daughter and six grandchildren survive. A sister, Katherine Keyser Schul, ’28, preceded her in death.

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Paul W. Schrope, ’35S, Melbourne, FL, died May 4, 1999. He served as an Army and Air Corps chaplain at many posts in the United States and with the India-China division of the Air Transport Command during World War II. As a Lutheran pastor, he served churches in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. Survivors include his wife, five children, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a brother, Daniel C. Schrope, ’33.

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F. Ashley Brecht, St. Joseph, MI, died March 30, 1999. In 1947, he founded Midwest Credit Corp., selling it in 1962 to Farmers and Merchants National Bank and becoming senior vice president in charge of installment credit. An active member of many civic and fraternal organizations, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, a step-son, nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, a nephew, John E. Brecht, ’62, and a niece, Judy Brecht Covert, ’63. Preceding him in death were two brothers and a sister-in-law, George R. Brecht Sr., ’33, and John E., ’25, and Abbie Nelson Brecht, ’26.

George R. Henkle, Monroe, OH, is retired from his position as president of G. Henkle Inc., Lebanon, OH.

Frederick M. Kenan, formerly of Upper Sandusky, OH, died May 21, 1999, in Tucson, AZ. As a general medicine and obstetrics physican, he practiced in Upper Sandusky, OH, was director of health for the Tucson Unified School District and served on the staff at the Magma Copper Hospital and Ganado Memorial Hospital on the Navajo Reservation. He also maintained a life insurance examination business from which he retired in 1995. A member of First Presbyterian Church and Christ Presbyterian Church, he was active in several fraternal organizations. Surviving are his wife, four children, three grandchildren and a great-grandson.

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A. Louise Hall, Springfield, OH, died May 20, 1999. She taught physical education at Keifer and Snyder Park Junior High Schools for more than 30 years. A lifelong, active member of Grace United Methodist Church, she is survived by a step-son, a sister and nine nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, W. Glenn Bell, ’38.

Fred M. Kerr, Lyndhurst, OH, died May 9, 1999. President of Gillmore-Olson Co. and a leader in many civic and charitable activities, he served on the boards of Wittenberg University, the Andrews School for Girls and Lutheran Metro Housing. He was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Winifred Pitcher Kerr, ’34, two daughters, including Joyce Kerr Dunigan, ’60, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Fred C. Kerr, ’64, and Keith H., ’69, and Karen Lumadue Kerr, ’69, six grandchildren, including Amy K. Kerr, ’93, and a sister. An uncle, Robert H. Hiller, 1889, and an aunt, Katherine Zerkle Bader, ’17, preceded him in death.

John M. Ruh, Greenville, OH, died May 28, 1999. He is survived by a sister, Elsie Ruh Thomas, ’30, a niece, two great nephews, a great niece and two great-great nieces. A sister, Helen Ruh Stevens, ’27, preceded him in death.

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Following his retirement as financial vice president with Robbins & Myers, Inc. in 1972, Arthur F. Beckel, Springfield, OH, taught at Urbana University and Clark State Community College. A former president of the Wittenberg Alumni Association, he serves as co-chair of his class reunions.

Howard Merritt Culp, Dayton, OH, died Dec. 1, 1998. The former owner of Culp’s Cafeteria and Lunch Counters in the Dayton Arcade, he was the business manager for the Ohio Presbyterian Homes and one of the founders of Audio Visual Systems, Inc. He was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and several fraternal organizations. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Cowden Culp, ’35, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Florence Paschold Neuman, Albemarle, NC, died April 7, 1999. She was a retired history teacher from the Cleveland Boys’ School, Hudson, OH. An active member of First Lutheran Church, she was a member of the Stanly Arts Guild. Several nieces and nephews survive. Preceding her in death were her husband, Forest A. Neuman, ’34, and a brother, John H. Paschold, ’37.

Elmo F. Spriggs, Humble, TX, died May 28, 1999. As a research chemist, he held several patents and established the Hiland Chemical Co., which he owned and operated. During his career, he also was affiliated with Carbola Chemical Co. and served as chief chemical sales engineer with International Talc Corp. and owned Storybook Galleries. A member of Unity Church, he is survived by his wife, Betty Stewart Spriggs, ’37, two daughters, Karen Spriggs Snaufer, ’60, and Dail Spriggs Myers, ’63, five grandchildren, two great-grandsons, a sister, Veda Spriggs Trujillo, ’46, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his father, Arthur O. Spriggs, ’27, a daughter, Tanis M. Spriggs, ’66, and a brother-in-law, Bernardo Trujillo, ’46.

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John K. Kniesser, Toledo, OH, died Sept. 17, 1998. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Bulge. He retired in 1984 as a purchasing director with Food Town. In recognition of his contributions to the food industry, he was honored with the Martin VanBuren Memorial Award. An active member of Hope Lutheran Church and his community, he is survived by his wife, two step-daughters, four step-grandchildren, a sister, Katherine Kniesser Nopper, ’32, and a nephew, John K. Nopper, ’65.

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Richard B. Hardy, Lima, OH, died March 20, 1999. He retired in May 1979 as an agent with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., where he was a life member of Leaders and Masters Clubs. Founder of Hardy & Hardy Co. and an ELIF award winner, he was active in many civic and fraternal organizations and the Market Street Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, three sons, R. Barry Hardy, ’66, Jeffrey O. Hardy, ’66, and David W. Hardy, ’68, eight grandchildren, a great-grandchild and two sisters, including Abigail Hardy Giberson, ’49.

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William J. Jr. and Rebecca Rogers Allison, ’40, live in Springfield, OH. In recognition of his 11 years of volunteer service with Elderly United C.A.R.E., William received a finalist award for exemplary community service from Medical Mutual of Ohio.

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J. Robert Blackburn, professor and chair of the health, physical education and recreation department at the University of Mississippi, died June 7, 1998, in Oxford, MS. The intramural field at the university was named in his honor. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Evans Blackburn, ’40, a daughter, a son and a brother, Charles S. Blackburn, ’46.

Margaret Fry Strandjord, Chicago, IL, died Nov. 24, 1998. She taught school in Taiwan and Tanzania in addition to several states in the United States before retiring in 1989. She remained active with the Augustana Lutheran Church and volunteering at hospitals and museums. Surviving are three sons, a daughter, five grandchildren and a sister.

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Rodman B. Ballard, Springfield, OH, and Phoenix, AZ, died April 29, 1999. He taught at schools in Indiana and Ohio before teaching industrial arts for 39 years at Schaefer Junior High School, retiring in 1980. A commercial photographer who specialized in weddings for many years, he was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church. An avid animal lover and golfer, he is survived by his wife, a sister, a brother and several nieces and nephews.

Lois Helfrich Schroeder, Cedar Rapids, IA, died Oct. 9, 1998. She was a former fifth grade teacher in Lorain, OH, and a library assistant with the Indianapolis (IN) Public Library. An active member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, she served as a library aide for the Hiawatha Public Library after her retirement. Surviving are a daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. Her husband, Arthur J. Schroeder, ’41, preceded her in death.

John L. Timmerman, ’43S, Coral Springs, FL, died May 15, 1999. During his 60 years as a Lutheran pastor, he served congregations in Ohio, Illinois and Florida, most recently Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Deerfield Beach, FL. Surviving are two nephews, including Ian D. Flath, ’76, a niece and three cousins, including William E. Thum, ’51, and Dorothy Thum Golder, ’30. Preceding him in death were a sister and brother-in-law, Don E., ’47, and Barbara Timmerman Flath, ’48, and brother-in-law, Louis G. Golder, ’39.

Louise H. Wheeler, Kent, OH, died June 29, 1999. She taught eight years in Ohio’s public schools and 32 years at Kent State University before retiring as professor emeritus of business education in 1979. An active member of the United Methodist Church and a number of other organizations, she served as president of the Ohio Business Teachers Association. Several cousins survive.

Richard G. Chesrown, a former resident of Elyria, and Toledo, OH, died May 24, 1999 in Huron, OH. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was self-employed. A member of Christ Episcopal Church, he is survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, two granddaughters and a sister, Mary Chesrown Semler, ’45. A sister, Elizabeth Chesrown Ewing, ’39, predeceased him.

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Vincent L. Cooper, San Antonio, TX, died May 5, 1999. During World War II, he served as a first lieutenant with the U.S. Army parachute field artillery in the European theater. In 1979, after 32 years in education, he retired as principal of Field Central Elementary School, Ravenna, OH. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter and a grandson.

Thomas A. Keller, Mount Vernon, OH, died Jan. 6, 1999. He retired in 1975 from the N.A.S.A. Lewis Space Center, Cleveland, OH, where he had worked 35 years as a research engineer. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. A member of Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, he is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and two sisters.

Carol Fruth Parker, Champaign, IL, died Aug. 21, 1998. A homemaker, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, Urbana, IL. She had spent her winters in Arizona and enjoyed traveling and volunteer work. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, a son and a granddaughter.

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Roger A. Rossi Sr., Springfield, OH, died May 2, 1999. He retired in 1970 as a financial manager for Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and the Wittenberg Athletic Hall of Honor. Survivors include his wife, a son, Roger A. Rossi Jr., ’67, two daughters, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister, several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Peter A. Lizza, ’48.

Alice Trent Wilson, Pleasant Hill, CA, died June 21, 1999. A homemaker in the Pittsburgh (PA) area for most of her life, she is survived by two sons, numerous grandchildren, a brother, George E. Trent Jr., ’44, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Kathryn Trent Lopez, ’73.

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Bette Spesshardt Lorie, Long Island, NY, died May 1, 1998. She retired in 1983 following a career of 20 years as an elementary school teacher at Archer Street School, Freeport, NY. A daughter and a son survive.

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Paul P. Anspach Jr., Tucson, AZ, died June 21, 1999. During World War II, he served as an intelligence officer and translator for the U.S. Navy. As a Lutheran minister, he served as a missionary in Japan for 17 years and as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Los Alamos, NM, before returning to Japan to teach English and history at Baiko Women’s College. Following his retirement in 1989, he had been an active member of the Dove of Peace Lutheran Church. He is survived by two daughters, two sons, three grandsons, three sisters, including Carolyn Anspach Sunburn, ’42, and a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas E., ’59, and Jane Grozier Anspach, ’60. Preceding him in death were his father, Paul P. Anspach Sr., ’16, ’24S, ’41H, and two uncles, Howard A. Anspach, ’08, ’13S, ’39H, and Willard D. Anspach, ’08.

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o Barbara Timmerman Flath, Dalton, OH, died Jan. 1, 1999. Before her retirement, she actively participated in her late husband’s law practice. An active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, she is survived by two sons, including Ian D. Flath, ’76, a daughter, four grandchildren and three cousins, including Dorothy Thum Golder, ’30, and William E. Thum, ’51. Her husband, Don E. Flath, ’47, predeceased her. A brother, John L. Timmerman, ’40, followed her in death.

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James H. Saum, Springfield, OH, died June 4, 1999. During World War II, he received a purple heart serving with the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He retired in 1986 as general manager of Dayton Wire Products after 15 years of service. A member of First Lutheran Church, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, four grandsons, two sisters, including Ellen Saum Laughbon, ’42, and several nieces and nephews. His step-mother, Lillian Ferris Saum, ’19, predeceased him.