Beta Theta Pi - Michigan State University

Gamma Psi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi P.O. Box 1894 Clarkston, MI 48347 Address Service Requested This newsletter is intended for Beta Theta Pi alumni and parents. If your son is still attending Michi- gan State University, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he is no longer in school, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. THE DRAGON'S WAGON OUR MYSTIC SHRINE Laurence H. Pate '50 entered Our Mystic Shrine on October 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife Jo; children: Steven, Michael, and Judi; and two grandsons, Jim and Andrew. "The Beta alumni whom we have known since college days, have been very supportive of me; old friends like Ralph Lee '50, Ned Legg '50, and Bob Klien '51. Larry was proud of his Beta friends, and would have been pleased that the association is once again on campus," says his wife, Jo. Dana E. Sebald '51 entered Our Mystic Shrine on December 11, 2013. He loved gardening and animals, and had deep roots at the farm. Dana loved water and was blessed to have spent most of his life on the North Chain of Lakes in Coldwater. He was also a faithful member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church where he had perfect attendance for many years. Dana is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie, daughter, Janna, and countless family and friends. John N. Bissinger '55 entered Our Mystic Shrine on February 16, 2014. He worked in many different capacities as an accountant from 1955 to 2012. John was a master bridge player and was active with his bridge club at the Lansing Bridge Center. He was also a member of the Lion's Club and the 3-5 Brotherhood. When not working, John enjoyed spending time at Pine Lake, outside Plainwell, Mich., with his dear friend, Ann. Alfred G. Benker '56 entered Our Mystic Shrine on December 24, 2013. He was a resident of Allen Park, Mich. Dean R. Taylor, M.D. '59 entered Our Mystic Shrine November 19, 2011. Throughout the years, he pursued many interests, including swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, dog obedience training, and big game hunting in Colorado and northern Australia. Dean is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn; children: Susan, Dean Jr., and Bruce; nine grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. Kenta Araki Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Evan Asuncion Rochester Hills, Mich. Alexander Athens Grosse Ile, Mich. Jonathan Bradshaw Kalamazoo, Mich. Tyler Clifton Byron Center, Mich. Collin Cunningham Grand Ledge, Mich. Josh Gira Shelby Township, Mich. Jayelo Harvey Detroit, Mich. Ryan Johnson Brighton, Mich. Cole Koretos Arlington Heights, Ill. Duncan MacLeod Onchan, Isle of Man Jake Magier Pinckney, Mich. Craig Malone Poway, Calif. James Miller Rochester Hills, Mich. Sean Millwood East Lansing, Mich. Daniel Moltz Chicago, Ill. Brandon Montellano Gurnee, Ill. Nick Murphy Traverse City, Mich. Mitchell Murray Dexter, Mich. Jeffery Paglia Orion Township, Mich. Collin Putz Sterling Heights, Mich. Louis Rote Grosse Ile, Mich. Christopher Shipman Flint, Mich. Alexander Swindle Tecumseh, Mich. Shane Szulborski Shelby Township, Mich. Quinlan Wetzel Powell, Wyo. Welcome, 26 New Gamma Psi Pledges Twitter @Beta_MSU Facebook MSUBetaThetaPi Gamma Psi Website msubetathetapi.org

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