Phi Delta Theta - DePauw University

PHI DELTA THETA HOUSE CORPORATION P.O. BOX 157 GREENCASTLE, IN 46135 Address Service Requested ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for Phi Delta Theta alumni and parents. If your son is still attending DePauw University, he will receive a copy at his campus address. If he is no longer in school, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. ALUMNI UPDATE CHAPTER GRAND Arthur L. Lindbloom III '58 entered Chapter Grand on January 22, 2019, at home with his family by his side. He served in the U.S. military, naval branch as a navigator for P-3s, and retired a commander. Arthur married Mary Jane "Penny" Erbst in 1963. They had three kids: Michael, Stephanie, and Robert. In 1970, they moved from the Bay Area to Beaverton, Ore., where they settled to raise their children. Arthur was an accountant for most of his life, but his greatest role was being a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Penny; three kids; sister, Jan Lindbloom; and seven grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. ALUMNI NEWS Tom Olcott '53 reports that his wife, Barbara, passed away in November 2017. After 64 years of marriage, he's managing, but life can be a little lonely at 87 years of age. Tom has a son in West Virginia and daughters in Minnesota, Texas, and New Zealand. Email: olcottfaync@aol.com Charlie Corbin '57 and his wife, Sandy, are enjoying retirement in a little village called Holly Lake Ranch in East Texas. They're blessed with good health and occasionally visited by their kids. Charlie is enjoying golf there—the course is in their backyard. Unfortunately, their great-grandchildren are roughly 1,200 miles north in Duluth, Minn. Charlie and Sandy sold their plane a couple of years ago, but they have a flying car kit, a Samson Switchblade, on order and they're hoping for an early delivery. Charlie writes, "Best regards to all our old friends and Phi Delt brothers." Email: corbinc@etex.net Bruce Bickner '65 retired in 2002 after careers in agri-business (CEO of DeKalb Genetics), oil and gas exploration and well Class of '69 DePauw Phis return to the Chapter House for their 50th reunion over the summer. From left: Steve Jones, Tyler Somershield, Nick Stanley, Robert Diehl. Not pictured, but also in attendance, was Richard Aikman. servicing (Depco and DeKalb Petroleum Canada; Pride Oil Well Service), and law (Sidley and Austin in Chicago). Bruce has served on many public and not-for-profit boards in retirement. He lives seasonally in Sycamore, Ill., and La Quinta, Calif. Email: bruce@dekalbgroup.com Win Morris '71 continues to work and is healthy. He's planning to retire in 2020 and looks forward to playing more golf and visiting his grandchildren. Win is excited about the success of the Chapter. Email: win.morris@ comcast.net Thomas Gibson '72 went on an epic ski trip with his roommate and fellow Phi Delt, Mark Paul Smith '72. Mark just published his third book, Rock and Roll Voodoo. Email: tcgholco@aol.com Steven Cavell '74 retired from Altria Group in February 2019. His wife and fellow DePauw graduate, Leslie, also retired in February after working as a merchandising manager for The Hubert Company. Steve and Leslie have two daughters and three grandchildren. Steve and Leslie are in the process of moving from Cincinnati, Ohio, to St. Augustine, Fla. Email: stevecavell9@gmail.com Dane James '83 writes, "Three very quick years ago, I had the pleasure of pinning my son, Parker '19,.at his Indiana Zeta initiation. In the blink of an eye, he is graduating from DePauw as a proud brother! As an alumnus and father, I couldn't be more proud of him." William Martinov Jr. '86 was named director of athletics at Long Island University in its first year of competition as a unified Division I athletic program. Bill is a higher education professional with over 30 years of experience, has provided invaluable leadership at LIU during the past three years in alumni and employer relations and two of LIU's regional campuses. He has also assisted with athletic fundraising. Previously, Bill served as chief of student affairs, executive director of institutional advancement, and director of athletics at both public and private universities. He was on staff for 10 major bowl games and the Irish's 1988 football national championship title. During that time, Bill started a lifelong friendship with Rudy Ruttiger, whom the movie Rudy is based on. I N D I A N A Z E T A C H A P T E R O F P H I D E L T A T H E T A The DePauw Phi Alumni, We Want to Hear from You! Do you have personal, professional, and family news to share? Let us know, and we'll print it in the alumni news section of an upcoming issue of The DePauw Phi! Email Chris Johnston '83 at cl.johnston83@gmail.com to share your story with your Indiana Zeta brothers.

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