Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

BETA MU LINK BETA MU LINK Beta Mu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Purdue University P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested Beta Theta Pi – Purdue University purduebeta.com purduebeta.com/capital-campaign Frank Hemler '44 entered Our Mystic Shrine on January 15, 2021. He was 98 years old and is survived by his wife, Dawn, six children, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Aer serving in the Navy, Frank had a long career with Servicemaster, making his way from salesman to vice president. He then served as staff administrator and deacon at Trinity Lutheran in Lisle to further duties at Immanuel Lutheran in Downers Grove. John R. Brown '50 entered Our Mystic Shrine on August 27, 2020. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Korean War. John and his wife, Jeri, enjoyed traveling, which took him to six continents, and included experiences like a ride on a camel in Egypt. John had a wonderful sense of humor, was humble and kind, and was a role model for everyone. Willard Baker '56 entered Our Mystic Shrine on September 25, 2020. Bill married the love of his life, Ruth Irene Dick, on June 27, 1954. Bill and Ruth loved to travel and would spend time each year in Butternut, Wisconsin, and St. Pete Beach, Florida. ey also enjoyed fishing and camping together along with their children. Charles Hayman '64 entered Our Mystic Shrine on December 16, 2021. Jeff Latchaw '67 entered Our Mystic Shrine on December 11, 2021. Jeff loved big cities, so following his college graduation, he moved to Chicago and lived life to the fullest. roughout Jeff 's life, he loved to talk Purdue sports, and others quickly learned that winning an argument with Jeff wasn't possible. Jeff had a love of fast cars and owned some beauties over his lifetime. Page Glase '76 entered Our Mystic Shrine August 17, 2020. David Kickert '83 entered Our Mystic Shrine on January 9, 2022. Aer college, he began his career in investments and built a reputation of being an honest man that followed through with his work. e last five years of his life, Dave became involved with ALS research at the University of Chicago. Donald Haas '46 worked for the CIA for 30 years and became deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Organization for satellite intelligence collection. He specialized in satellite development for imagery collection and signal collection used in the Cold War. Donald resides in Boston, Va. Email: w882244@erols.com Dale E. Roberts '50 is 94 and still vertical! He is a Caramel, Ind., resident, and his four children all live within two miles. He has four grandsons who live in Hawaii. Dale is mourning the loss of Steve Bechtel '46. "We used to duck hunt on the Wabash on Saturday mornings. We used his car during week. Super bro!" David A. ompson '64 lost his wife, Sandy, on May 10, 2020. David has three wonderful daughters and eight grandchildren all within two hours. He is very active with Beta and currently serves as district chief for the five North Carolina chapters. David resides in Greensboro, N.C. Email: sgtdat@triad.rr.com Grant H. Martin '67 is growing older but not up! He resides in Monticello, Ind. Email: ghmart@yahoo.com Steven M. Dillon '67 is enjoying retirement and his 10 grandchildren. Steven will be celebrating 53 years of marriage with his Purdue sweetheart, Mardi. ey live in Plano, Texas. Email: smdillon67@reagan.com omas C. Ewing '72 is doing volunteer Radio Reading for the Blind through the Allen County, Indiana, library. His radio show is called Business News. omas lives in Roanoke, Ind. Email: tcewing@comcast.net Scott M. Jordan, D.D.S. '73 retired in 2018 and resides in Camas, Wash. Email: scottyjordan@yahoo.com Craig "Beckett" Whelden '73 is the author of the very successful motivational book, Leadership: e Art of Inspiring People to be eir Best. He is also a global fortune 500 speaker and speaks on two luxury cruises. Beckett was also inducted into Purdue University's ROTC Hall of Fame in 2011. He resides in Bluon, S.C. Email: wheldencraig@gmail.com We've made it easy to send in your dues! In this newsletter, you will find an envelope to easily send back your annual dues. ank you for your support of Beta Mu Chapter! ALUMNI NEWS Memory and Our Mystic Shrine @betapurdue S e nd in You r D u e s an d Su p port Our Ch ap t e r !

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