Kappa Sigma - Missouri University of Science & Technology

2 Beta Chi Columns replaced with glass doors and glass windows. Additionally, new gym equipment will be purchased. We are expecting to spend around $100,000. This money will come from the House Fund's long-term maintenance budget. Saint Patrick's Day had to be cancelled due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. It has been quite unfortunate seeing how the virus has halted celebrations. It's times like these that reconnecting with your Brothers is extremely important, so be sure to utilize the excellent support system Kappa Sigma provides us. I want to thank everyone for your continued support, and I hope to see you at our golf tournament on June 6 or Homecoming on October 16-17. A.E.K.Δ.B., Robert Hoffmann '78 President Alumni House Fund Association Sustaining the Brotherhood (Continued from page 1) Benefactors of Beta Chi ($251 and above) Walter S. Knecht '45 Norman E. Hart '53 James O. Murray '57 W. Dave Phelps '57 William A. Sullivan III '57 Dick Phillips '58 Dennis G. Dreyer '60 William S. Kirchoff Sr. '60 M. Thomas Barber '61 Theodore M. Fiedler '62 Timothy J. Houghton '63 Richard A. Heppe '68 Gary Forsee '69 Gary L. Abernathy '71 James C. Griese '72 Frank P. Allen III '73 David R. Breece '73 Gary E. Roebke '74 Mark R. White '75 Thomas R. Gredell '76 Robert J. Hoffmann '78 J. Barry Shelden '78 William L. Kovacich '82 Richard T. Bradley '84 Fred W. Niemeier '92 Jason E. Holschen '94 Supporters of Beta Chi ($250) William J. James '57 Donald E. Beuerlein '58 Bill Ricketts '58 Wayne B. Ruck '58 Barry R. Romine '66 DJ Dobbins '67 David L. Krueger '68 Jerry W. Kiel '69 S. Craig George '71 Gary D. Leeman '71 Mike J. Meyer '71 Stuart A. Scott '71 Michael W. Fugate '73 Paul R. Vetter '73 T. Mark Drumm '74 Gary E. Roebke '74 Kent S. Springer '74 Brian J. Grant '78 Edward J. Bradley Jr. '81 Shane Mitchell '90 Dwayne R. Doshier '93 Andrew P. Allen '96 Brian A. Lowry '96 Grant J. Mabie '02 Tyler T. Gach '08 Friends of Beta Chi (Up to $249) Alan P. Ploesser '42 John J. Beirne '52 Allen H. Rudolph '52 Charles R. Hoffman '55 Eugene L. Rusert '56 James P. Dycus '62 Gene Foshage '63 Timothy M. Handlan '64 Michael A. Perkins '65 Dr. Robert L. Ward '68 Anthony G. Bommarito '70 Michael J. Lally '80 Generous Alumni, We Thank You $31,880 Raised in 2019 W e wish to thank all those who continue to support the annual program. Alumni who contributed to the 2019 appeals are listed by initiation year under the appropriate giving levels. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please send corrections to the Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma, University of Missouri Science & Technology, P.O. Box 442100, Lawrence, KS 66044. Thank you, again, for giving back to the Chapter—it truly does make a difference! CHAPTER ETERNAL Theodore "Ted" Ruppert '49, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 as he succumbed to the final stages of Alzheimer's disease. Ted obtained his degree in Petroleum Engineering in from MS&T in 1952 and was an involved Kappa Sig Brother, serving as Guard, Treasurer, and Grand Master. After graduation, Ted worked for Texaco but was soon called to action for service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict. He later returned to work for Texaco until 1962. In 1969, created Varlen Corporation. In less than 30 years, the company hit 1 billion dollars in sales and was taken public. After adding several other successful ventures to his portfolio, Ted eventually retired and became a caretaker to his mother and family home. Ted was a very dedicated, generous, unselfish, and loving individual. He donated a great deal of his time and talent, serving as an active member of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy Alumni Academy and Beta Chi supporter and was a major benefactor in the Chapter House renovation. Ted will be dearly missed be all. ALUMNI NEWS William Sullivan III '57 says that it's great to see how Beta Chi Chapter continues to thrive with good leadership and positive achievements. Bill worked for Monsanto (now Bayer) as an engineering and maintenance superintendent. Email: wlsullivan@sbcglobal.net Michael Meyer '71 enjoys spending his retirement volunteering, traveling, and seeing the world with his wife, Mary. They have traveled with Bill Quinn '73 and his wife, Rose. "My Kappa Sigma years hold many great memories," Michael said. "Keep up the great work at the house." Email: meyomey@yahoo.com Mark White '75 and his wife, Monika, are enjoying retirement in St. Augustine, Fla., and the western North Carolina mountains. They spend time with their son, his family, and their three grandsons. Mark is incredibly grateful for Beta Chi and MS&T. Email: mwhitewnc@gmail.com Alumni updAte

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