Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Purdue University

Alumni Update CHAPTER ETERNAL Gordon K. Van Gundia Jr. '50 entered Chapter Eternal January 14. He is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl (Richard) Perkins and Carol (Steve) Neely; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He married Reba Jean Hardy, who predeceased him in 2011. Van had much to be proud of in his lifetime, but his biggest joy was being a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. The Lion's Tale Indiana Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address service requested Donald A. Roach '52 entered Chapter Eternal March 25. He and his wife, Nancy, had four children. Don recognized the benefits that he had received from his alma mater, and he gave generously to his school so as to ensure that others would have equal educational opportunities. John R. Peterson '55 entered Chapter Eternal December 27, 2012 in Winter Park, Fla. He married Jean Anderson on June 8, 1955. After Jean's death in 1990, he married Carol Snelling Jenkins in 1991; she survives him. He leaves Jean and his three daughters: Janet, married to Victor Harouny, Emily, married to Dennis Coyne, and Katherine, married to Tom Gardner; a sister, Mary Jean Peterson; and nine grandchildren. John D. Liber '60 entered Chapter Eternal July 23. He was a resident of Naples, Fla., at the time of his passing. He and his wife, Nancy have three children. ALUMNI NEWS A. Bernie Keller '40 is 96 years old and lives in an assisted living community in Carmel, Ind. Bernie and his wife, Mary Ann, have three children: Marilyn, Stephen, and Patricia; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. E-mail: ambakabk@aol.com Donald L. Shaw '51 is "living the good life at Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, S.C." He has two daughters, Kathryn and Carol. E-mail: dshaw1@hargray.com Edward F. Trares '51 is "still doing a bit of traveling, but not much as the years go by and we slow down." He and his wife, Leanore, live in Villa Rica, Ga. E-mail: trares@bellsouth.net Charles E. Baer '55 and his wife, Joan, live in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and have four children. They spend their winters in Florida and enjoy spending time with their nine grandchildren. Charles is the chairman at Eutectic Engineering Co. E-mail: qrbaer@aol.com Robert F. Lark '56 lives in Eden Prairie, Minn., with his wife, Madell. "I would love to hear from friends and classmates www.saepurdue.com from the 1952-56 era. Go Boilers!" E-mail: madell.lark@gmail.com David A. Bigler '58 still enjoys golfing and traveling. He and his wife, Carolyn, recently visited the Grand Canyon. They live in Jensen Beach, Fla., and have two children, Lynn and Liz. E-mail: dabigler@4kcc.com John H. Hager '58 works with a community nonprofit as well as takes part in political activities around Virginia. In 2012, he was named Outstanding Virginian and inducted into the Richmond Business Hall of Fame. John and his wife, Margaret, live in Richmond and have two sons. E-mail: johnhager1@comcast.net Robert J. McElvain '58 is a chairman on the Sedona Parks and Rec Commission and volunteers as a tax preparer through AARP. Bob is an avid tennis player and resides in Sedona, Ariz. E-mail: bobnsharon@q.com Lloyd C. Cooper '59 and Bob McElvain '58 (his SAE roommate) get together several times a year. Lloyd and his wife, Judith, live in Gilbert, Ariz., and have two sons, Tom and Jon. E-mail: goodolcoop@aol.com Thomas F. Hanshaw '60 and his wife, Nancy, live in Huntington, Va., and have two daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth, and nine grandchildren. Tom retired in 2011 and enjoys music, cycling, outdoor activities, and his involvement with Boy Scouts of America. E-mail: tn2104wb@comcast.net William R. Litzler '63 recently completed his term as president of the Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, Ohio. He and his wife, Joyce, live in Westlake, Ohio. They have eight grandchildren, ages 7-17. E-mail: cyrilwill2@ hotmail.com John A. Jaffurs '71 is looking forward to retirement after 40 years with GM and Delphi Corporation. He and his wife, Sheri, live in Harrison, Mich. They have two children, Nicholas and Alexis. E-mail: jjaffurs@gmail.com Timothy B. Bailey '79 coaches high school football and girls fastpitch softball, in addition to running construction projects in and around Detroit. He also gives fastpitch and pitching lessons at Michigan Sports Academy. Tim and his wife, Janet, life in Howell, Mich., and have three children: Hannah, Mitch, and Will. E-mail: baileygold@comcast.net William C. Meirink '89 has run 12 marathons and competed in more than 20 triathlons. He served as grand knight to Knights of Columbus from 2008 to 2010 and is an assistant scout master. William and his wife, Katherine, live in St. Louis, Mo., with their two children, Zachary and Anna. E-mail: wcmeirink@gmail.com Brian J. Barrett '96 and his wife, Libby, live in Greenwood, Ind., with their two children, Henry and Evelyn.

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