Sigma Phi Epsilon - Purdue University

2 INDIANA ALPHA From the heart W e appreciate all the alumni and family who joined us for the Homecoming activities to celebrate the rebirth of Indiana Alpha. The dinner on Friday was a great example of how brotherhood and community will serve as the foundation for which our great endeavor to recolonize will be built. The 60-plus people in attendance spanned multiple generations, ranging from the class of 1964 (Dave Schoeff '64 and CJ Schoeff '64) to several undergraduate brothers. The annual meeting on Saturday morning helped to cap off a great weekend as Drew Feustel '89 shared his experiences in space and being an astronaut in the NASA program, and we welcomed four new directors to the alumni board: Mark Napier '92, Chris Kelly '80, Ted Hazeldine '65, and Dave Andrews '78. We understand that alumni support and engagement are critical to long-term success, and we look forward to seeing and hearing from you at Homecoming 2020! Homecoming 2019 Brings Back generations of BrotHers CHAPTER ETERNAL Michael E. Wilson '74, 66, passed on to Chapter Eternal on February 18, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz., with his wife, KLynn, and his dog, Frankie, by his side, after battling chronic illnesses for several years. After graduating from Purdue University, he served in multiple sales and management roles with Dale Skinner & Associates Insurance Agency, Certanium Alloys, Premier, Mittler, and later at Sears, Roebuck and Company where he retired in 2013. Along with his wife he is survived by his two children, Jeffrey (Krissy) Wilson and Lauren (Jedd) Smith; and three grandchildren, Josie Lynn, Elizabeth Jane, and Henry Michael Wilson; his three stepchildren, Amber Summers, Tiffany Navarette, and Josh Navarette; and 10 stepgrandchildren, Josiah, Myalynn, Noah, Monroe, Mica, Seleste, Anessa, Lielea, Diesel, and Zylas. He is also survived by two brothers, Mark (Nancy) Wilson and Matt (Lou Anne) Wilson; sister, Cheryl (Wilson) McAuley; uncle, Dan (Grace) Wilson; and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mike's parents, Eugene and Jane, preceded him in death. David R. Olson '75 passed on to Chapter Eternal on January 24, 2019. He was the beloved husband for 34 years of Robin Olson nee Duy; loving father of Nicholas and Alexander; son of late Ramon and Doris Olson (Nelson); cherished brother of Linda (Art), Elaine (Bob), Christine, Mark (Joan) and Steve (Carmen); and fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Anthony E. Wood '89, 52, of Folsom, Calif., formerly of La Porte, Ind., passed on to Chapter Eternal unexpectedly Sunday, February 24, 2019. Tony was born May 29, 1966, in Elkhart, Ind., to Ernest and Sandra (Winningham) Wood. Tony was a landscape architect with Verde Design Inc., in Santa Clara, Calif. He coached the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs and La Porte Pop Warner. Tony often said he was a "husband, father of two, and coach to many." On September 27, 1991, Tony married Laura Weliver, who survives. Tony is also survived by two sons, Alexander Wood of Rapid City, S.D., and Elijah Wood of Junction City, Kan.; his mother, Sandra Wood of Elkhart, Ind.; and two brothers, Andrew Wood and Anson (Marla) Wood, both of Elkhart, Ind. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest. ALUMNI NEWS Robert F. Kroeger '58 is retired and stays busy fly-fishing, cooking gourmet meals, building model railroads, keeping the Scotch distilleries in business, visiting kids in Minnesota, California, and Hawaii, and being "a PITA to my wife of 55 years, Joyce." Bob and Joyce live in Worthington, Ohio. "P.S. Sure as hell not a Buckeye fan!" Email: rkroeger@columbus.rr.com John R. Treat '66 retired from law in 2018, and now he and his wife, Ann, live in Boca Grande, Fla., for most of the year. "We love our 23-foot boat and hope to spend more time fishing, writing, reading, charitable work, maybe even (gulp!) golfing?" Email: jrtreat@aol.com E. Dana Smith '66 is retired and says, "Too many miles on the car—nearly 80,000 in not quite four years." He and his wife, Maggie, visited their 50th state this summer Indiana Alpha brothers and spouses enjoy each other's company at dinner on Friday night during Homecoming weekend in October. Mentor Board Member Caleb Clement, Scott Swisher '79, and Scott's wife Tina '92 Alumni Update Mitch Salyers '93, Chris Kelly '80, and Chris' daughter Courtney '16 (Alpha Phi)

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