• Alumna, leaves mark on Wittenberg library, campus
• Board member and alumnus remembered for dedication to church and community

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Mariam Kreider Schaeffer, Springfield, OH, died May 2, 2000. At Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. During World War II, she was a member of the USO Board where she served as staff assistant. A junior high teacher at Olive Branch School, she was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She served her community in many ways, including serving as president for the Board of Deaconesses and the Board of Clark Memorial Home and as chair for Volunteer Services of the American Red Cross and supervisor of the Blood Mobile Unit. A daughter, Betsy Schaeffer Berkshire ’50, survives. Preceding her in death were her husband, E. Allen Schaeffer ’22, and a son-in-law, John E. Berkshire ’50.

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Helen Bryant Nimmer, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died March 28, 2000. A former teacher, she was a book reviewer, avid volunteer and an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and her community. She served as a board member of Family Service Society, Seiberling Health Center, Akron General Medical Center and Stan Hywet Hall. At Wittenberg she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. Surviving are a son, a daughter, Margery Nimmer Markowich ’59, a son-in-law, David W. Markowich ’59, four grandchildren and spouses, including Craig J. ’81, and Deborah Markowich Byrum ’83, nine great-grandchildren, and nieces Joan Bryant Saxbe ’44, and Barbara Bryant Pearce ’48. Preceding her in death were a brother and sister-in-law, Charles T. ’13, and Helen Schaeffer Bryant ’15, two sisters, Marie E. Bryant ’29, and Ada Bryant Raup ’12, and a brother-in-law, George S. Raup ’08.

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Dalton R. Churchman, Toledo, OH, died Feb. 10, 2000. At Wittenberg, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. A former production manager for Fostoria (OH) Pressed Steel Corp., he most recently was a sales manager and real estate sales representative with Welles Bowen Realty Co. He was an active member of Collingwood Presbyterian Church. His wife, two stepchildren, a nephew, James W. Churchman ’50, a niece and two step-grandchildren survive. A brother, Robert K. Churchman ’30, predeceased him.

Elizabeth Woodrow Kight McKibben, Columbus, OH, died Feb. 24, 2000. A member of Alpha Delta Pi, she was a former elementary teacher in Springfield and Columbus. She was co-founder of Kight Advertising and a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and various civic and professional groups. Surviving are a son, a daughter-in-law, Sandra Anderson Kight ’61, a step-daughter, five grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 18 step-great-grandchildren.

Robert F. Weinig, Naples, FL, died June 27, 1999. At Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Before his retirement, he was vice president and general manager of Wincharger, Sioux City, IA. Active in civic affairs, he served as president of the YMCA, Rotary Club and the Iowa Manufacturers Association and as director of the Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. He was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church. His wife, a son, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive.

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Robert W. Dinsmore, Tipp City, OH, died March 16, 2000. An educator at Bethel High School for 35 years, he served as a teacher, principal and superintendent of schools. A past president of the Miami County Teacher’s Association, he researched and authored The History of Bethel Township. He was also an active member of Alcony Grace Church. Surviving are his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren, including Dana R. Dicken ’76. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorotha Dinsmore Turner ’30, and Clara Dinsmore Henrich ’25.

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Anna Schofer Bright, Lima, OH, died Jan. 9, 2000. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi at Wittenberg. For 36 years, she taught at Hicksville, Elida and Shawnee high schools. In 1969, she retired as librarian at Shawnee High School. An active member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, she was involved in numerous professional and community organizations. She was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star Lodge 706. Survivors include her husband, a son, a daughter, two grandchildren, a brother, John G. Schofer ’26, a niece, Mary Schofer Nichols ’60, and her husband, James H. Nichols ’61S, and three sisters-in-law, M. Margarette Hawk Schofer ’35, Laura Parker Schofer ’38, and Betty Weisner Schofer ’42. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Karl F. Schofer ’31, ’34S, Martin L. Schofer ’42, Paul J. Schofer ’36, and Henry K. Schofer ’39.

Alfred E. Traver, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, died Jan. 4, 2000. An engineer, he was retired from the Mobil Foundation Inc. He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren.

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Harold A. Ervin, Springfield, OH, died March 1, 2000. A member of First United Church of Christ, he was a school teacher and self-employed painter. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. His wife, Ada Farish Ervin ’20, and cousin, Alice Ervin Flarida ’36, and her husband, Harold R. Flarida ’28, predeceased him.

Faye Foreman Mowrey, Lorain, OH, died Aug. 20, 1999. A member of Alpha Delta Pi while at Wittenberg, she was an active member of First Lutheran Church and numerous community organizations. She had retired from her position as a real estate sales representative with Warmee Inc. Surviving are seven children and their spouses, including, James B. ’60, and Cheryl Mowrey VanHorn ’56, Edward E. ’58, and Linda Mowrey Everhart ’59, Janelle Mowrey Richards ’61, Jeanne Honecy Mowrey ’69, and Michael A. Mowrey ’70, nine grandchildren, including David B. VanHorn ’81, Matthew D. Mowrey ’98, Lisa Richards Hone ’84, Karen Everhart Bedford ’85, and Jennifer M. Mowrey 2001, five great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Helen Mowrey Runyon, ’30. Preceding her in death was her husband, David E. Mowrey ’28.

Frederick E. Snyder, Van Wert, OH, died Feb. 24, 2000. A member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Convoy, OH, he taught music privately and at the Marsh Foundation School. Two nieces and a nephew survive.

Jane Herring Studebaker, Tipp City, OH, died June 5, 1998. She grew up on the farm that is now Malabar Farm State Park. Co-founder of Process Equipment Co., she had served as financial officer until her retirement. She was an active member of the West Charleston Church of the Brethren and served as the church organist for many years. Two daughters, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters survive.

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William G. Wilcox, Springfield, OH, died March 14, 2000. Formerly director of public relations at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, he also served as director of the U. S. Information Agency before retiring as an assistant director for the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio in 1998. An active member of Grace Lutheran Church and his community, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a sister and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Kathryn Reid Bower, Circleville, OH, died April 15, 1999. She is survived by two sisters, including Martha E. Reid ’31, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Merle Reid Collins ’31, and Avis Reid Sark ’33.

Bernice Naugle Boyer, Hudson, OH, died Jan. 26, 2000. She had taught English and Latin and coached girls’ basketball at Houston and Perry Township High Schools. A son survives.

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Ruth Zahm Williams Schultz, Shawnee, OK, died March 24, 2000. She taught at several schools in Selma, AL, and in Springfield (OH), before retiring from Springfield North in 1967. A member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, she was active in several civic organizations. Surviving are a son, two step-sons, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Marjorie Zahm Cramer ’30, and nephews, John T. Dalie ’71, and Ronald R. Cramer ’71. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Jerry K. Williams ’32, her mother, Florence Wilder Zahm ’05, a sister, Constance Zahm Dalie ’30, and a brother-in-law, John L. Dalie ’26.

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Charles F. Barlow Sr., Boynton Beach, FL, died April 15, 2000. During his years at Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was a former sales manager with Packaging Corporation of America, Evanston, IL. A son survives. Preceding him in death were his wife, Greta Bergquist Barlow ’33, and a daughter, Ann Barlow Swirles ’61.

Dean Oliver Brooks, Sterling, IL, died Jan. 28, 1999. A member of Phi Kappa Psi at Wittenberg, he served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army during WWII. He owned and operated Rock River Valley Printers, Inc. Surviving are a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.

Louise Scheerer Gunderman, formerly of Seven Mile, OH, died Feb. 11, 2000 in Cambridge, WI. She was homemaker and a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hamilton, OH. Survivors include two daughters, two grandsons and a sister-in-law, Jane Gunderman King ’30.

A. Vernon Hess, ’36S, Palm Desert, CA, died March 16, 2000. Before his retirement, he was a pastor for the Lutheran Church of America for 37 years serving with the U.S. Air Force and with parishes in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Deborah Hess Garver ’60, and two grandchildren.

Jesse R. Hoffman, Cleveland, OH, died June 20, 1997. Surviving are two sons, a daughter, Elaine Hoffman Leigh ’65, and two grandchildren.

Edna L. Maxwell, Zanesville, OH, died April 27, 2000. While at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. A retired teacher from Grover Cleveland Junior High School in 1978, she was a life member of Immanuel United Church of Christ. Surviving are numerous cousins. Preceding her in death was a sister, Helen K. Maxwell ’33.

Catherine Fries Pandorff, Fort Wayne, IN, died March 15, 2000. She was a member of Chi Omega while at Wittenberg. Also a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church and Jobs Daughters Past Honored Queens, she was retired from Wolf and Dessauer Department Store. She is survived by a niece and great-niece.

Ralph G. Preston, Dearborn, MI, died Dec. 12, 1996. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He was supervisor of the industrial engineering and material handling section of the manufacturing engineering department, steel division, with the Ford Motor Co. Preceding him in death were four brothers, including William D. Preston ’30, Herbert A. Preston ’31, and Thomas K. Preston ’36. A sister, Katherine J. Preston ’34, followed him in death.

Quong Sing Wong, Springfield, OH, died May 23, 2000. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army Air Corps. He worked for International Harvester and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

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Walter C. Herold, Colorado Springs, CO, died Feb. 13, 2000. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi at Wittenberg. A dermatologist, he was a staff member at Penrose Hospital for more than 50 years and a consultant to the U. S. Air Force Academy for 16 years. He was co-founder of the Pacific Dermatology Society and had served as president of the Rotary Club and the Colorado Cancer Society. His wife, a son, a daughter, a stepson and five grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter F. Herold ’05.

Katherine J. Preston, El Paso, TX, died March 6, 1998. While at Wittenberg, she was a member of Kappa Delta. She had been a teacher in Ohio and in El Paso, TX. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were five brothers including, William D. Preston ’30, Herbert A. Preston ’31, Ralph G. Preston ’33, and Thomas K. Preston ’36.

Raymond L. Smeraldo, Yarmouthport, MA, died Oct. 24, 1999. He was a member of Phi Mu Delta while at Wittenberg. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, two sons, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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M. Lucile Anderson, Springfield, OH, died April 27, 2000. She retired from the Springfield City Schools after 40 years of teaching. An active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, she is survived by a sister.

Luther V. Powell, Gainesville, FL, died July 1, 1999. At Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. A member of First Lutheran Church, he served as a technical sergeant with the U.S. Air Force during World War II. As one of the founding members of Alix of Miami, Inc., he served as an executive vice president, before retiring as a pattern designer with Serbin Inc. Survivors include his daughter, two sons, two grandchildren, three brothers, including Robert T. Powell ’33, Warren W. Powell ’43, and Richard W. Powell Sr. ’45S, a sister, Louella Powell Coffelt ’47, a brother-in-law, Stanley G. Coffelt ’48, a sister-in-law, Charlotte List Powell Young ’38, and several nieces and nephews, including Marra Powell Wollpert ’63, Jane Powell Moheyer ’70, Douglas E. Powell ’68, Richard W. Powell II ’68, Drych D. Powell ’83, Daniel M. Powell ’75, Jacob R. Powell ’99, and Martha Powell Sackett ’76, and her husband, William G. Sackett ’75. Preceding him in death were his father, Merlin I. Powell ’08, ’11S, a sister, Isabelle C. Powell ’41, and a brother and sister-in-law, O. Burdette Powell ’37, and another sister-in-law, Esther Leilich Powell ’34.

Edmund A. Schreiber, Colbert, WA, died Jan. 12, 2000. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi while at Wittenberg. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, a son, a step-daughter, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Betty McDowell Stapleton, Pompano Beach, FL, died Oct. 6, 1999. An active member of her community, she was a homemaker. Two nephews survive.

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Carol Fisher Davis, formerly of Leetonia, OH, died May 1, 2000 in Lisbon, OH. At Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. She was a music teacher with the Leetonia (OH) Schools for 20 years, retiring in 1976. A member of the First United Methodist Church and several civic and profesional organizations, she is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Frank Toth, Toledo, OH, died Feb. 8, 2000. A member of Alpha Tau Omega while at Wittenberg, he served as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1977, the Perrysburg (OH) Board of Education renamed the local elementary school in his honor prior to his retirement as principal after 25 years service. He also had officiated football and basketball games at the high school and college levels and was honored by many associations for his work. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, three grandchildren and a brother.

Harry F. Yarnell, Twinsburg, OH, died March 11, 2000. He retired in 1984 as credit and customer service manager with Curtis Industries, Inc., Eastlake, OH. A member of Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Pepper Pike, OH, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, Linda Yarnell O’Brian ’65, and three grandchildren, including Frost D. Yarnell ’88. A son, Dennis L. Yarnell ’63, preceded him in death.

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Eugene Q. Hoak, Williamsburg, VA, died June 16, 2000. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He taught at Springfield (OH) High School, The Ohio State University, Wichita State University and at Marshall University, Huntington, WV, until his retirement in 1979. He was an active member of his community and Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, three step-children, six step-grandchildren, two sisters, including Velma Hoak Yoder ’34, and a brother, Paul M. Hoak ’50.

Helen Noonan Keys, Lima, OH, died Jan. 28, 2000. During her years at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. A homemaker, she was women’s program director of radio station WLOK from 1937 to 1941. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church and numerous community organizations, including the Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Daughters of the Revolution and the Lima Arts Association. A son, three daughters, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive. Preceding her in death was a sister, Jennie Noonan Adler ’36.

Robert W. Shively, Kirtland, OH, died Jan. 18, 1999. He is survived by a daughter, a brother and a grandson.

Enid Crooks Strick, Punta Gorda, FL, died June 7, 2000. A retired kindergarten teacher, she taught in the Chagrin Falls (OH) Schools for more than 25 years. She is survived by two daughters, including Nancy Strick Johnston ’67, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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Lester A. Beck, formerly of Cambridge, MA, died July 17, 2000 in St. Petersburg, FL. A member of Phi Gamma Delta at Wittenberg, he worked for New England Gas and Electric from 1954 until his retirement in 1979. Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death was a brother, Walter P. Beck ’34.

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Georgeanna Martin Faux, Indianapolis, IN, died May 3, 2000. During her years at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. She had worked in the accounting department of General Electric Co. and in psychological testing for Indiana University. A past president of the Women’s Association of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, she was a volunteer at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Paul L. Keil ’54, survive. Preceding her in death was a cousin, John E. Slater ’25.

Mary Thomas Fralick, Fort Clark Springs, TX, died March 18, 2000. She enjoyed travel and volunteer work. Survivors include her husband, a son, two sisters, including Dorthea Thomas Kurth ’33, a nephew, Thomas F. Kurth ’58, and his wife, Barbara Kane Kurth ’59. A brother-in-law, Frank E. Kurth ’34, preceded her in death.

Paul W. Kamman, Park Ridge, IL, died Aug. 23, 1999. He was a consultant to the baking industry. Surviving are three daughters and a son. Preceding him in death were an aunt, Loma Kamman Osborn ’30, and an uncle, H. Ward Grieb ’19.

Julia Marshall Reed, State College, PA, died April 9, 1999. She was a member of Chi Omega during her years at Wittenberg. As volunteer chair of the nursing services for the local chapter of the American Red Cross, she received the Estabrook Award for Nursing in 1968. She was a member of the State College Presbyterian Church. Two daughters, a grandson and a brother survive.

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Sarah Easton Carlson, Bethesda, MD, died Jan. 15, 2000. A member of Chi Omega at Wittenberg, she was a former technical illustrator with the David Taylor Model Basin. She formerly taught art in Kabul, Afghanistan and was a member of the Pen Women Association and the Rockville Art League. Survivors include a son, Lane E. Carlson ’69, a daughter and two grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Benjamin F. Prince 1865, her mother, Mabel Prince Easton 1896, a sister, Ellen P. Easton ’32, and two aunts, Grace Prince 1891, and Flora Prince 1892.

Margaret Goschke Cassel, Ormond Beach, FL, died July 3, 2000. While at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. A music teacher before serving as pianist for the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church for many years, she was an active member of her community. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Cassel Jr. ’43, three daughters, three grandchildren and two sisters, including Helen Goschke Sullivan ’48.

Elizabeth Switzer Wolford, Columbus, OH, died April 6, 1999. A member of Alpha Xi Delta while at Wittenberg, she was also a member of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church and P. E. O. Sisterhood. She is survived by two daughters, including Carole Wolford Graham ’66, two sons, nine grandchildren and a niece, Sheryl Switzer Berger ’81. Her husband, Richard H. Wolford ’41, and a brother, Albert E. Switzer ’50, predeceased her.

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Phyllis Osborne Simpson, Marysville, OH, died May 30, 1997. She retired in 1980 after 40 years of teaching, 22 as an elementary teacher with the Fairbanks Local Schools, Milford Center, OH. A son and three grandchildren survive.

Carl L. Snyder, Stow, OH, died March 26, 1999. He taught school in Perrysburg, OH, before retiring from the Ottawa Hills Schools following 25 years’ service. He then worked in a large retail store in Toledo, OH, before owning and managing Big Red G. Quickprint for many years before his final retirement. He was also the organist and choir director at Epworth United Methodist Church for many years. His survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, five grandchildren, two sisters, Eunice E. Snyder ’38, and Lois Snyder Joviak ’45, several cousins and their spouses, Marion Miller Brown ’49, Ruth Miller Smith ’56, Raymond A. ’43, and Flora Miller Heine ’43, Ward W. ’69, and Margaret Price Heine ’73, Lawrence D. ’72, and Marian Heine Pye ’73, Amy C. Pye ’97, Laura E. Pye ’97, and Hillary J. Heine 2003. Preceding him in death were his father, Frank C. Snyder ’08, and a cousin, Frank R. Miller ’42.

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Lucy Eisenmenger Gunderman, Springfield, OH, died May 3, 2000. She retired in 1972 from the Springfield City Schools after teaching at Lincoln Elementary School for 15 years. She was a member of various civic groups. Her husband, a daughter, a grandson and a sister-in-law survive. Her father, Paul H. Eisenmenger ’10, preceded her in death.

Vera Cooperrider Shelly, Thornville, OH, died March 25, 2000. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Newark, OH, she was an active member of several civic organizations. She taught for 25 years in northern Perry County. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, two sons, four grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.

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Eldon R. Miller, Sun City, CA, died Sept. 16, 1998. A Lutheran minister, he served congregations for 44 years in California, retiring from Faith Lutheran Church in 1988. His wife, two daughters and a son survive.

Marguerite Ackerman Minnick, Springfield, OH, died April 29, 2000. During her years at Wittenberg, she was a member of Delta Zeta. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Women’s Association of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the Animal Welfare League. Her husband, a daughter, Lisa Minnick McCullough ’74, two sons and a sister-in-law, Annalil Pfeiffer Ackerman ’28, survive. Preceding her in death were a son, Frederick J. Minnick ’81, and a brother, Daniel F. Ackerman ’34.

Elizabeth Gunsett Riser, Indianapolis, IN, died Sept. 29, 1998. While at Wittenberg, she was a member of Kappa Delta. She was retired from Century 21 Gold Key Realtors, where she was a real estate agent for several years. A member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, she is survived by her husband, a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren, a great-grandson, a cousin, John W. Gunsett ’53, and a sister-in-law, Patricia Corrigan Gunsett ’43. Preceding her in death was a brother, John K. Gunsett ’41.

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Kathryn Blazer Murray, Columbus, OH, died June 8, 2000. She taught at Lagonda Elementary School, Springfield, OH, from 1940-44, worked as a registered nurse at White Cross and Riverside Hospital from 1950-1966, and retired from the Columbus Public Schools in 1986 after 20 years of service as a school nurse. She is survived by a son, a brother, three sisters, including Norma Blazer Tabor ’56, and 14 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a brother, John H. Blazer ’45.

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Jack W. Glidewell, Sparks, NV, died Dec. 27, 1999. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi during his years at Wittenberg. Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Globe, AZ, before coming to Lord of Mercy Lutheran Church, he retired in 1991. He also worked in human resources in the Arizona mining industry for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and was an Arizona land developer. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a son, two step-daughters, four grandchildren, a brother and a sister.

Joan Becker Warlick, Southern Pines, NC, died Feb. 1, 2000. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi at Wittenberg. During World War II, she visited schools and hospitals as an ambassador for returning soldiers at Camp MacKall. A charter member of the North Carolina Zoological Society, she was active in various civic groups and as a volunteer with the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, the Moore County Historical Association and Shaw House. Surviving are her husband, three sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren and a brother.

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Kenneth P. Recher, Lebanon, IN, died Nov. 8, 1999. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Mu Delta. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Air Force with the 5th Radio Squadron Mobile Unit based in China. He began his teaching and coaching career at Perry Central High School before spending 35 years in the Lebanon School System, retiring in 1988. During his 43-year coaching career, he coached varsity, reserve and freshmen basketball, baseball, cross country and track teams. He was an active member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and his community. Surviving are his wife, his mother, four daughters, including Debra Recher Pietrangelo ’74, and Barbara Recher Bowen ’76, 15 grandchildren, a brother, Richard C. Recher ’46, four sisters, including Carolyn Recher Schiele ’49, Naomi Recher Fleming ’56, and Mary Recher Brown ’59, and Virginia Recher Currens ’46, a brother-in-law, Gerald E. Currens ’48, and cousins, Robert A. Recher ’49, and John M. Recher Jr. ’48. His father, Paul S. Recher ’23, predeceased him.

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E. Blaine Studer, Akron, OH, died Oct. 14, 1999. A member of Phi Kappa Psi while at Wittenberg, he served with the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired in April 1999 after 44 years as a family practice physician. A charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church, he is survived by his wife, Irma Hanneman Studer ’49, two daughters, Terrie Studer Sweetman ’76, and Cynthia Studer Herleikson ’79, two sons, Christopher B. Studer ’77, and Todd A. Studer ’84, and eight grandchildren.

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Lowell E. “Bud” Arthur, Springfield, OH, died Feb. 28, 2000. A member of Beta Theta Pi at Wittenberg, he was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Having last served as a band director at Springfield North High School, he retired in 1980 after 26 years with the Springfield City Schools. He also taught privately at Wittenberg and was a member of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Sutmiller House Band, Hal Harris Orchestra and the Chicago and Springfield Musicians’ Clubs. His survivors include a daughter, three grandchildren, a sister and numerous nieces and nephews.

Thomas H. Freshour, Bradford, OH, died March 12, 2000. A member of Phi Mu Delta at Wittenberg, he served with the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired as a school teacher from the Fairborn City Schools after 28 years. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, three sons, 12 grandchildren, a brother and a sister. A brother-in-law, Robert A. Wiegel ’42, preceded him in death.

Hugh E. Malone, Redlands, CA, died July 13, 1999. A member of Phi Kappa Alpha at Wittenberg, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a research chemist with the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base before retiring as senior sanitation officer with the County of San Bernadino. His wife, three daughters and a son survive.

John M. Meranda, Rochester, NY, died March 4, 1999. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army. He was a retired teacher from Benjamin Franklin High School. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Marks Meranda ’48, a grandson, a sister, and two brothers, including Charles R. Meranda ’48.

Richard W. Mozier, Livonia, MI, died May 21, 2000. He served with the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Before his retirement in 1987, he was national account manager with the Ford Motor Company Heavy Duty Truck Dept. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Jones Mozier ’47, a daughter, Marilyn Mozier West ’75, a son, four grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Mozier Bonhardt ’48, a brother-in-law, Austin E. Jones ’50, an aunt, and several nieces and nephews.

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Helen M. Fletcher, Xenia, OH, died May 6, 2000. A teacher in South Charleston and with the Springfield City Schools for 30 years, she taught with the Friends Africa Mission Schools in Kenya for nine years. She was a member of the Jamestown Friends Meeting and several civic organizations. Several cousins survive.

Robert L. Holland, formerly of Springfield, OH, died March 10, 2000, in Clearwater, FL. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Mu Delta. A member of Grace Lutheran Church, he was a director in the Ohio State Department of Education for 23 years. He retired as an adjunct professor from the University of Cincinnati and was key in bringing physical education to the physically and mentally handicapped for the Kennedy Foundation. Survivors include his wife, June Daniels Holland ’51, a daughter, a son, two grandchildren and a sister, F. Laomi Holland Horgen ’49.

Sue Cailor Wessel, Lafayette, CA, died May 16, 2000. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi at Wittenberg. Owner of Cailor, S. A. Imports, she was an active member of her community. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Wessel ’47, a daughter, Rae Ann Wessel ’78, a son, Christian R. Wessel ’83, two grandchildren, a sister and a brother.

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Duane F. Lantz, Big Pine Key, FL, died May 29, 1999. He was recently honored with the Golden Owl Award for his 50-year membership in Phi Gamma Delta. Following World War II, he served with the U.S. Coast Guard and then the U.S. Navy Reserves. An attorney for 30 years, he was employed by Shell Oil Co. and the Columbus (OH) City Attorney’s Office before entering private practice. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, three step-daughters, six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, a brother, a sister, Joan Lantz Wilson ’54, and a cousin, Ura Lantz Lazaroff ’56. A sister, Mary Ellen Lantz Jones ’51, predeceased him.

Junior A. Steele, Mishawaka, IN, died March 19, 2000. He served as a pastor of missionary churches for 32 years. He was also a public school teacher and principal. Survivors include five children, four brothers, including Howard H. Steele ’43, and Harold E. Steele ’50, and two sisters, including Thelma Steele Streber ’58.

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Frederick C. Cooley, Monroe Township, NJ, died Oct. 23, 1998. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha while at Wittenberg, he was a Marine Corps veteran. He retired from the U. S. Aviation Underwriters Inc. He is survived by his wife, a son, two grandchildren and two sisters.

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Daniel L. Keister ’57S, Wooster, OH, died March 19, 2000. During his years at Wittenberg, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. A Lutheran minister, he served as a mission developer in Ottawa Hills, Toledo, OH, and as pastor of churches in Indiana and Ohio before becoming senior pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Wooster, OH. He retired in 1987. An active member of his community, he is survived by his wife, Janet Williams Keister ’55, a son, Mark S. Keister ’83, a daughter, Linda Keister Bischoff ’87, a son-in-law, Jonathan E. Bischoff ’87, four grandchildren, a sister, Rachel Keister Riley ’48, and a brother-in-law, Glenn D. Riley Jr. ’48. His parents, George D. ’19, ‘22S, and Ruth Becker Keister ’23, preceded him in death.

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Paul E. Fisher Jr., Wapakoneta, OH, died June 22, 1999. A member of Alpha Tau Omega during his years at Wittenberg, he was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He had retired in 1993 after 37 years with Fifth Third Bank of Western Ohio, where he had served as president and board member. A member of First English Lutheran Church, he was active in his community and involved in several business organizations throughout his life. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, including Tina Fisher Koenig, ’85, two sons, five grandchildren, two sisters, including Linda L. Fisher ’68, and his stepmother.

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Muriel F. Dozer, Sagamore Hills, OH, died Feb. 23, 2000. During her years at Wittenberg, she was a member of Delta Zeta. She was a retired professional librarian with the Cleveland (OH) Public School System for over 30 years, most recently at John Hay High School. A sister and a cousin, Mildred Dozer Schauer ’58, survive. Her father, David H. Dozer ’28, predeceased her.

Marjory Emhardt Swartzbaugh, Shaker Heights, OH, died May 20, 2000. At Wittenberg she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. A former junior high school teacher of art in Camden, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, she was an accomplished artist. She is survived by her husband, Marc L. Swartzbaugh ’58, a son, two daughters, two grandchildren and two brothers.

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Tina Sternberg DeSmet, Omaha, NE, died March 6, 2000. While at Wittenberg, she was a member of Kappa Delta. A real estate broker, she is survived by her husband, a daughter, a son, four grandchildren, her mother, a sister, Joan Sternberg Butler ’68, and a cousin, Clarence J. Sternberg Jr. ’50.

Paul E. Taynor, New Carlisle, OH, died March 26, 2000. A member of Medway United Methodist Church, he had worked for many years as a parts manager with Hopkins Chevrolet Oldsmobile. Two brothers, and several nieces and nephews survive.

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Harry W. Heath, formerly of Springfield, OH, died April 26, 2000 in Versailles, OH. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army Air Force in England. He was an educator with the Springfield City Schools for 60 years, a minister with the Church of God and a former mayor of Catawba. His survivors include his wife, five daughters, including Cynthia Heath Snyder ’63, and Sally Heath Coomer ’67, a son, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister.

William C. Musselman, Portland, OR, died May 5, 2000. During his years at Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. The first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he had been a head coach in four professional leagues and was currently an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers. He had also served as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota and South Alabama. His wife, two sons and a daughter survive.

Lee Will Simon, Novato, CA, died Jan. 18, 2000. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He was program director at Chicago (IL) Adler Planetarium before serving as director of the Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA, retiring in 1984. He was an active member of Our Lady of Loretto Church, many civic groups, and founding member of the Stroke Association of Marin. He is survived by his wife, three sons, a brother, John T. Simon ’65, and an aunt. Preceding him in death were his father, Clarence T. Simon ’19, his grandfather, Jonas D. Simon 1893, two cousins, Lois J. Simon ’28, and Ruth I. Simon ’18, and four uncles, Alonzo J. Turkle 1883, Emor W. Simon 1884, Jacob S. Simon 1887, and Harvey E. Simon 1896.

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Mary Maine Foley, Springfield, OH, died March 29, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Foley ’70, two daughters, three sons, 13 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steven C. Haas, Bellevue, OH, died Feb. 12, 2000. He taught English literature, advanced composition, and advanced French for more than 30 years at Margaretta High School, Castalia, OH, and Bellevue (OH) High School, retiring in 1997. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, he is survived by his mother, Louise Romig Haas ’30, a sister and an aunt. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Truman D. Romig ’26.

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Sally Kane Barker, Apopka, FL, died Feb. 4, 2000. During her years at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. She retired as a claim supervisor with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Washington, D. C., in 1986. She was an active member of the Church of the Resurrection and as a community volunteer. Her husband survives.

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Peter Hrinko, Springfield, OH, died March 15, 2000. As a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, he worked at John Bryan State Park. He served with the U. S. Navy in the Seabees during World War II. A builder, teacher, foster parent and Christmas tree farmer, he was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and numerous fraternal organizations. Surviving are his wife, Jean Wallace Hrinko ’68, a son, two grandchildren and a sister.

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Robert L. Braymen, Fresno, CA, died June 4, 1999. He was the sports editor with the Upper Sandusky Chief Union in Ohio before moving to California to work with the Internal Revenue Service and to pursue his interests in sports and freelance writing. A sister and a brother survive.

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Michael W. Ledingham, Springfield, OH, died May 26, 2000. He was retired from the Springfield City Schools after 29 years of service at Warder Park and Wayne Elementary and Roosevelt Middle Schools. He is survived by his wife, two sons, including Douglas W. Ledingham ’88, a daughter, his mother, three brothers and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nancy Kelley Seifried, Springfield, OH, died April 20, 2000. At Wittenberg, she was a member of Delta Zeta. She taught at many Catholic and public schools in the Clark County area, was an auxiliary police officer for the Village of Cedarville and owned Kelley Photography. Most recently, she was a switchboard operator at Wittenberg. Surviving are her husband, a son and a sister, Judith Kelley Altick ’70. Her father, George W. Kelley ’33, preceded her in death.

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Lauren Ochenrider Duncan, Fairfax, VA, died June 6, 2000. During her time at Wittenberg, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. She was a one-time U. S. Senate staff aide who volunteered with church ministries and youth sports organizations. Her husband, two daughters, two sons, her parents and a sister survive.

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Robert W. Christie Jr., Columbus, OH, died March 25, 2000. During his years at Wittenberg, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. A former employee of Bank One and Payco/General American Credits, he is survived by a daughter, a son, a sister, an aunt, an uncle and a niece.

William G. Sterling, Columbus, OH, died March 17, 2000. Employed since 1981 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, most recently as a geologist, he was the manager of the permitting section and a program analyst in the Division of Mines and Reclamation. He competed and judged with the U. S. Dog Agility Association and was active in theatre groups. Surviving are his mother, two sisters, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.