• 1934-1986
• 1987-1995
• 1996-2003
• In Memorial

Hanker Remembered for Service
Rear Admiral Benjamin T. Hacker ’57 died Dec. 28, 2003. He was 68.

Following a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy, Hacker joined the Wittenberg Board of Directors, serving from 1988 to 2000. Read More ...

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Virginia Kunkle Jones, Lebanon, Ohio, died March 26, 2004. A former teacher, she and her husband spent three decades restoring the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon to prominence. The four-story brick structure, which began as a log tavern, is on the National Register of Historic Places. A son-in-law, two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive her.

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Margaret Neutzenholzer O’Neal, Virginia Beach, Va., died Oct. 10, 2003. A member of the Presbyterian Church and Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she was an elementary school teacher. She was an active member of her community who served as chair of the Clarksville Grey Ladies at Fort Campbell in Kentucky during the Korean War. Two sons, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive.

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Lucille Putnam Baden, St. Paris, Ohio, died April 25, 2004. She retired in 1973 after teaching school for 28 years at Jackson Township School in Champaign County, and Greenville City Schools and Indian Hill Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. A member of Covenant Lutheran Church, she was active in several professional organizations. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, John E. Jr. ’61 and Janet Baden Finney ’61, a son, Robert C. Baden ’65, three grandchildren, including Deborah Finney Peterson ’88 and David M. Finney ’91, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Kathleen Baden Dershem ’65, John A. Baden ’64, and Rita Putnam Carr ’59. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Baden ’28.

Harold H. Lentz ’35S, ’52H, longtime Carthage College president who presided over its move from Illinois to Kenosha, Wisc., in the late 1950s, died March 11, 2004. The author of many publications in his field and A History of Wittenberg College, he was a lecturer and a Lutheran minister who served for many years as a pastor in Ohio before becoming Carthage president in 1952. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, he was the recipient of Wittenberg’s prestigious Class of 1914 Award. He is survived by a daughter, Julia Lentz Cohen ’58, a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. ’63 and Martha Kantonen Lentz ’68, five grandchildren, including Thomas J. Lentz ’89, and Charles Q. ’91 and Laura Lentz Gage ’90, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, M. Eleanor Selby Lentz ’32, his father, John M. Lentz 1892, a brother, Lawrence H. Lentz ’20, and a sister, Mildred Lentz Joslin ’27.

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Gretchen Bryant Sheppard, Westerville, Ohio, died Oct. 1, 2003. Formerly employed by the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., she enjoyed many years of music playing and teaching, especially the pipe organ. She is survived by a daughter, two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, including Jordan T. Reid ’04, a great-great- granddaughter and several cousins. An aunt, Rose M. Trautwein ’08, an uncle, William J. Trautwein ’21, and cousins, James H. ’55 and Betty Teach Seaman ’50, predeceased her.

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Victor H. Larrick, Cambridge, Ohio, died June 30, 2003. During World War II, he served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the

European Theatre. The director of advertising for the Daily Jeffersonian, he was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and several civic associations. Surviving are his wife, a son, a grandson, two nieces, including Stacy M. Stoll ’02, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles U. Larrick 1893, 1896S, a sister, Florence M. Larrick ’27, an aunt and three uncles, Justus S. 1897 and Estella Turkle Larrick 1897, Benjamin F. Larrick 1900 and Samuel M. Larrick 1904.

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John E. Clark, Bloomington, Ind., died June 3, 2004. He served with the U.S. Navy on the Pacific Front during World War II. Before his retirement as a certified life underwriter from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co, he owned the Normal Hardware Store. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and several civic and fraternal organizations. Three daughters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive.

Marna Reed Krueger, New Carlisle, Ohio, died March 18, 2004. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and the Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, John G. Krueger ’65, two daughters, Marcia Krueger Pitts ’59 and Carolyn Krueger Schul ’63, a son-in-law, Lawrence E. Schul ’62, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ralph M. Krueger ’32, ’36S, a brother-in-law, Fritz K. Krueger ’31, and sisters-in-law, Margaret Lehmann Krueger ’31 and Mary C. Krueger ’36.

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Beatrice Murray Frye, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, died Feb. 24, 2003 in Hobe Sound, Fla. A homemaker, she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and Trinity Episcopal Church. Three sons, a grandson, a brother and three sisters survive.

Dale F. Leipper of Reno, Nev., died Feb. 29, 2004. A former teacher with the San Diego City Schools in California, he served as a meteorology officer with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands during World War II. He attained the rank of captain. The founding head of the oceanography and meteorology department at Texas A&M University, he chaired the oceanography department at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. until his retirement in 1990. He was the author of more than 90 publications, served as a member of many professional organizations, and received numerous awards, the latest in 2002 from the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command for outstanding achievements and lifetime contributions. His wife, a son, three daughters and three grandchildren survive him.

William Kunkel Wiley, Ashland, Ohio, died Nov. 27, 2001. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he was knowledgeable about Ashland history and had a keen interest in collecting local memorabilia. His interests also included good porcelain, Wedgewood and art glass. He collected and dealt in antiques since 1939, except for the years he served with the military during World War II. Several cousins survive.

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Richard K. Dibble, Wadsworth, Ohio, died Sept. 13, 2003. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and served as a first lieutenant with the U.S. Army during World War II. The retired owner of the Dick Dibble Insurance Agency, he was a civic leader who was president of the Rotary Club, Toastmasters, City Golf Association and Footlighters. A member of Grace Lutheran Church, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, including Diane Dibble Leaman ’71, a step-son, five grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a brother. His father, Henry C. Dibble ’07, and an uncle, L. Clifford Dibble 1903, predeceased him.

Roberta Stetzel Keyser, Toledo, Ohio, died Aug. 25, 2003. She spent most of her life as a leader in Christian education. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Keyser Blackburn ’62, four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, James L. Keyser ’35, ’38S, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph H. 1900 and Margaret Neuman Keyser 1900, three brothers-in-law, Paul E. Keyser ’25, ’28S, Joseph N. Keyser ’29 and Philip L. Keyser ’33, and a sister-in-law, Lena Spenny Keyser ’33.

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Margaret Smith Alsobrooks, Salisbury, N.C., died Sept. 2, 2003. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. A retired teacher, she was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and served as president of WELCA. Her husband, two sons and two grandchildren survive.

John L. Vlahos ’59H, Westport, Conn., died April 8, 2004. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Naval Reserve in the South Pacific, where he commanded a unit responsible for all fleet codes. An award-winning screenwriter of live television plays during the “Golden Age” of television, he was an active member of the Unitarian Church and his community. He received an honorary degree from Wittenberg for his life’s work. Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, three grandchildren, a sister, Maxine Vlahos Stamas ’48, a brother, Lester L. Vlahos ’45, and several nieces and nephews.

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Betty McConnehea-Kemler Allison, Fairborn, Ohio, died May 25, 2004. She is survived by five sons, a daughter, 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two half-sisters. After losing her parents at a young age, she was raised by her foster mother, Clara M. Kemler ’25, ’26MA, who predeceased her.

Lawrence B. Palmer-Ball Jr., Louisville, Ky., died Dec. 23, 2003. A member of Dorm League, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who re-enlisted in the Recovery Squadron of the Air National Guard Reserve and later transferred to the 100th Division stationed at Bowman Field. A retired plant supervisor at Palmer Products Corp., he was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church and his community. He is survived by a brother, 14 nephews and 10 nieces. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Nicholas B. Palmer-Ball ’41, Marion H. Palmer-Ball ’42 and Benedict V. Palmer-Ball ’46, and two sisters, Virginia Palmer-Ball Bennett ’42 and Gertrude Palmer-Ball Booker ’42.

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Robert A. Campbell, Germantown, Ohio, died Feb. 28, 2004. A member of Dorm League, he retired from the Gem Savings & Loan in 1982 with 37 years of service. He was an active member of the Germantown First Church of God and several fraternal organizations. Music was a very large part of his life. Two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews survive. His wife, Mary Taylor Campbell ’39, predeceased him.

Henry J. Hart Jr., formerly of Elyria, Ohio, died April 13, 2001 in West Hartford, Conn. A member of St. Jude’s Church and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Owner and operator of the Hart Construction Co. for 40 years, he was an active member of his community and an avid golfer and sports fan. He is survived by three daughters and seven grandchildren, including Douglas H. MacGilpin ’00 and Meghan R. Mihelcic ’03.

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Marjorie Tuttle Kirkwood, Springfield, Ohio, died March 23, 2004. A Gallup pollster, she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, the Presbyterian Church of South Charleston, and numerous other civic organizations. Survivors include her husband, David C. Kirkwood ’42, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Ruth Swab Tuttle ’43, and cousins, Frances Tuttle Caldwell ’48 and Martha Tuttle Horner ’45. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. ’15 and Angie Woosley Tuttle ’13, a brother, Robert F. Tuttle ’42, two uncles, Fred B. Woosley ’08 and Millard H. Tuttle ’13, and his wife, Ruth Cox Tuttle ’14.

Ralph W. Meyer, Tucson, Ariz., died March 2, 2004. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he retired as a colonel with the U.S. Air Force. His service included four years during World War II during which time he served in the American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Theater and the Philippine Liberation. He was the owner of a general insurance agency in Los Angeles, Calif., before his retirement in 1976. His wife, two step-children, a granddaughter, a brother and a sister survive.

Ruth DeVore Rea, Rancho Bernardo, Calif., died Feb. 24, 2004. She had retired from her position with American Airlines and served as a secretary for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, she is survived by a son and three grandchildren. Her husband, Gilbert W. Rea ’42, predeceased her.

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Gene L. Vollrath, Marysville, Ohio, died March 17, 2004. A member of Dorm League, he was a World War II veteran who served in the European Theatre with the 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division. For more than 50 years, he was the second generation owner of H.I. Huffman & Co., the local family Buick-Pontiac dealership. An active member of his community, he is survived by three sons, including William G. Vollrath ’71 and John L. Vollrath ’75, four grandchildren and a brother.

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Alberta Merkle Peters, Gainesville, Fla., died May 24, 2004. A member of Kappa Delta sorority and St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, she taught math and science at Selma School, and Schaffer and Roosevelt Junior High Schools in Springfield, Ohio, before retiring from Southeast High School in Bradenton, Fla. A daughter and a cousin, Robert G. Merkle ’52, survive.

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Phyllis R. Beath, Urbana, Ohio, died May 18, 2004. She was a member of the Urbana Swedenborgian Church, and a number of clubs and organizations associated with patriotic, educational and social interests. Before her retirement, she taught in various schools in Champaign County, Madison County, Ross County and Urbana, Ohio. Five cousins survive.

Elizabeth Garritty Buschmann, El Paso, Texas, died Dec. 25, 2002. She was an office para-professional with the Unified School District of Antigo in Wisconsin for many years before retiring to El Paso, Texas, where she played baritone horn in the Mesilla Valley Concert Band. She was actively involved in her church and children’s projects throughout her life. She is survived by a daughter, three sons, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a brother, John E. Garritty ’46. Preceding her in death was a sister, Catherine Garritty Post ’50.

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Gordon W. Misch, Wapakoneta, Ohio, died Dec. 6, 2003. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. After many years with Superior Coaches, he retired in 1988 as vice president of finance. An active member of First English Lutheran Church and his community, he served on the Lima Family Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors and volunteered at Lima Memorial Hospital. His wife, Jean Sieck Misch ’48, three daughters, a sister-in-law, and a cousin, Katherine Misch Stockhaus ’86, survive.

Warren G. Willsey, Hartford, Conn., died Feb. 19, 2004. A member of Trinity Episcopal Church and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Europe during World War II. He was the former chair of the board of Arthur A. Waston & Co. and the recipient of numerous awards for his lifelong service and commitment to his hometown of Wethersfield, Conn. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, two sons, several grandchildren and a brother.

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Pardon T. Brown, Columbus, Ohio, died May 31, 2004. During World War II, he was stationed in Fairbanks, Ala., as a photographer with the U.S. Army Air Force. He led the science and research effort at Franklin International for 50 years and invented Titebond Wood glue and many other adhesives that play a prominent part in the wood furniture industry today. An avid outdoorsman and golfer, he is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, five grandchildren, a sister and a brother-in-law, William F. Timmerman ’49.

Dorothy Sherrer Durnwald, formerly of Mayfield Village, Ohio, died Dec. 9, 2003, in Willoughby, Ohio. A member of Delta Zeta sorority and St. Noel Catholic Church, she was an inventory coordinator with Motorola and an avid collector of antique books and china. Survivors include her husband, a son, three daughters, six grandchildren, a sister, two brothers, including John T. Sherrer ’49, and a sister-in-law, Myrna Sorgen Sherrer ’59.

Walter S. Hogue, administrator emeritus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, died April 13, 2004 in West Chester, Ohio. He was director of the laboratories in the chemistry department and an assistant instructor until his retirement in 1990. He held a number of patents and was the author of several books in his field. A member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, he served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Donna Bowman Hogue ’50, a daughter, two sons, and a brother-in-law, Robert E. Bowman ’50.

Stephen M. Yannucci, Springfield, Ohio, died Feb. 24, 2004. He was the founder and co-owner of Yannucci’s Restaurant, which he operated successfully for 38 years, retiring in 1984. An active member of St. Teresa and St. Mary Catholic Churches, he served as executive finance chair of the Clark County Republicans, past president of Sertoma Club and SAMIS Club, on the Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals and the Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are two daughters, two sons, 12 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

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Marian Stoneman Beattie, Kalamazoo, Mich., died Dec. 2, 2003. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and the United Church of Christ, she retired as an executive secretary after many years with the Upjohn Co. Three sons, four grandchildren and a sister survive.

Allelia “Lee” Rust Hunyadi, Richmond, Ind., died Feb. 24, 2004. A member of Kappa Delta sorority, she retired after 22 years from her position as a clerk with the Wayne Township Trustees. An active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and her community, she enjoyed traveling to Europe and the Caribbean area. She leaves her husband, Frank A. Hunyadi ’51, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren, three sisters, including Opal Rust Stackhouse ’55, and a brother-in-law, Willard E. Stackhouse ’55. Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Marion R. Mohler 1891, her mother, Sarah Mohler Rust ’25, and cousins, Christie A. Dutton ’24 and Florence C. Dutton ’25.

June Becker Preve, Williamsville, N.Y., died Feb. 24, 2003. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she was active in Ascension Lutheran Church and was former president of the Buffalo Alumnae Panhellenic Association. A teacher at Williamsville’s Academy Street Elementary School in San Bruno, Calif. for several years, she served as an elementary substitute teacher in Clarence, N.Y. until her retirement in 1970. Surviving are her husband, a son, four daughters, including Barbara Preve Mitchell ’74 and a son-in-law, Michael J. Mitchell ’74.

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Marguerite Klein Arnold, Maumee, Ohio, died Oct. 16, 2003. She served as a secretary, personnel director, and assistant to the president of Fabri-Kal Corp., Kalamazoo, Mich. and was society editor for the Kalamazoo Gazette. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she was active at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and held leadership positions in numerous civic and cultural organizations in her community. She is survived by a sister, Arlene Joldersma VanDyken ’37, and several nieces and nephews, including Paul C. Henry ’77, Susan Henry Dill ’79 and William C. Henry Jr. ’82. Preceding her in death were sisters, Geraldine Klein Yearick ’51 and Eleanore Joldersma Clark ’36, and a brother-in-law, Marvin J. Clark ’38.

Everett E. Clements, Springfield, Ohio, died May 20, 2004. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Howard F. Clark in the South Pacific. He taught at Tecumseh High School, Lagonda Elementary School, McKinley School, Franklin Junior High School, and was the founding teacher for the school at the Oesterlen Services for Youth before retiring from the Clark County Joint Vocational School where he taught office education. An active member of Fifth Lutheran Church and the community, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, three grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.

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John E. Adams, Plain City, Ohio, died April 11, 2004. An osteopath, he was a family physician in Plain City and Columbus, Ohio, a staff member at Doctors Hospital, and the team physician at Jonathan Alder High School. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, three sons, including John E. Adams II ’79, eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, a step-granddaughter, a step-great-grandson, a step-sister and a cousin.

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F. Lucille Iglehart Starr, Salt Lake City, Utah, died Nov. 12, 2003. She was an educator for 35 years, founded the recreation department for northern New Mexico and served as director of Pacific Intercultural Exchange Summer Language School for foreign students. A missionary at the Family History Mission, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a step-son and a sister. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frieda Lannert Iglehart ’12, and an aunt, Esther Lannert Waiches ’23.

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Mary Edmiston Pilsecker, Lakewood, Calif., died Jan. 2, 2004. A retired kindergarten teacher with the ABC Unified School District in Cerritos, Calif., she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She leaves her husband, Carleton E. Pilsecker ’55, three daughters, six grandchildren, a brother and a sister.

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Sonja Hoekman Beckley, Walton, Ind., died Feb. 24, 2004. A member of Kappa Delta sorority, she was a registered dietitian at Logansport State Hospital and Logansport Memorial Hospital until she retired in 1990. Her husband, F. Theodore Beckley ’55, two sons, a daughter, five grandchildren, a brother and a sister survive.

Mabel Tucker White, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, died Feb. 13, 2004 in Ames, Iowa. She taught in the rural schools of Des Moines County and the Sperry Consolidated School before coming to Snowhill Elementary School in Springfield, retiring in 1973. During her retirement she enjoyed crocheting and teaching the craft to others. A member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and the National Retired Teachers’ Association, she is survived by two daughters, including Nancy White Lewis ’55, a son-in-law, Edwin C. Lewis ’55, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Former principal and teacher with the Springfield City Schools in Ohio, Thomas G. Conway Sr., died March 5, 2004. A member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and several fraternal organizations, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1962. A director for the Y.M.C.A. Camp Evergreen, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Surviving are his wife, two sons, a daughter and nine grandchildren.

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Sarah Pyles Lydic, Springfield, Ohio, died April 16, 2004. She retired as an elementary teacher with the Springfield City Schools and was a member of Northridge United Methodist Church and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. A volunteer at Mercy Medical Center, she is survived by a daughter, two sons, 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, including Stacy Stewart Lloyd ’50. Preceding her in death were cousins, Bessie Stewart Woolum ’45 and Winifred Stewart Lloyd ’56.

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Willa Paananen Gonce, Columbus, Ohio, died Dec. 22, 2003. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and the Redeemer’s Church, she was a registered nurse with Medical Mission International. She leaves her husband, a son, two daughters, eight grandchildren, her mother, Muriel Belanger Deering ’61, a brother and four sisters, including Julianna Paananen Lintz ’63. Her father, Wilho I. Paananen ’49S, predeceased her.

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Allen E. Fensch, Shelby, Ohio, died July 25, 2003. He taught school at Avondale High School in Michigan for seven years before developing ski lodges and ski lifts for Ski & Shore Properties for 15 years. A downhill ski instructor for 26 years, he had worked at various ski resorts, including Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio. A member of First United Methodist Church, the American Legion and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, he is survived by his two daughters and a brother.

Robert A. Heydenreich, State College, Penn., died March 7, 2004. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he was a Lutheran minister who served as pastor at Pine Hall Lutheran Church. He was actively involved in his community and was a frequent speaker at local events. His wife, Susan Minnich Heydenreich ’63, three daughters, including Jennifer Heydenreich Gerhart ’93, three grandchildren, two sisters and a brother survive.

Fred E. Kelly ’64M.Ed., Wilmerding, Penn., died June 30, 2003. A Lutheran minister, he served as pastor of Christ and Alpha Lutheran Churches while spending 25 years as an equal opportunity specialist with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He retired in 1991. Surviving are his wife, two sons and two grandchildren.

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Lena Hostetler Yoder, formerly of Quincy, Ohio, died May 1, 2004 in Belleville, Penn. For 35 years she was a teacher and elementary school principal with the Graham Local School District. During her lifetime she attended Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Rosewood United Methodist Church and the Grace Chapel Church. Her husband survives. A cousin, David H. Zook Jr. ’50, predeceased her.

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Douglas L. Ulery, Springfield, Ohio, died April 22, 2004. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he worked for 25 years at Society Bank in various capacities prior to serving as president of Home City Federal Savings Bank. He was recognized on numerous occasions for his ongoing commitment as a member of the boards of many organizations in his community. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two granddaughters and a sister, Barbara Ulery Gray ’57.

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Julie L. Belton, Albuquerque, N.M., died March 3, 2004. She was formerly an interior designer and sales representative with Emrich’s Furniture, Indianapolis, Ind. Her mother, step-father, a sister, an aunt and several cousins survive.

Nancy Gross Pavlik, a former teacher in Piqua, Ohio, died April 2, 2004 in Troy, Ohio. An avid bird watcher and traveler, she was a member of the Krazy Kwilters Klub and Brukner Nature Center. Survivors include her husband, her mother, a sister, Karen Gross Smeal ’67, a niece, Kristi Smeal Feldman ’93, and her husband, Edward R. Feldman ’92. Preceding her in death was a brother-in-law, Bruce C. Smeal ’67.

Judith Wezerek Thoresen, Oak Park, Ill., died Dec. 3, 2002. The former office manager of a law firm, she was a homemaker. Her husband, her mother, two brothers, including Steven G. Wezerek ’75, and several nieces and nephews survive.

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Donald C. Nolt, ’78S, a former resident of Springfield, Ohio, and former pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, died March 26, 2004 in Altamonte Springs, Fla. He had retired from the ministry to become a volunteer home repairman for the needy. Founder of the Seminole Habitat for Humanity, he is survived by his wife, three daughters and several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.

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Elizabeth Wright Reynolds, Knoxville, Tenn., died Dec. 29, 2003. She had been employed as a logistics manager by Perma-Fix in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is survived by her husband, two sons, her step-mother, three sisters, three brothers, a step-sister and a step-brother.