Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of Montana

MONTANA BETA CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON P.O. BOX 3343 MISSOULA, MT 59806 Address service requested BETA BEAT Sigma Alpha Epsilon s University of montana Chapter Eternal Theodore A Schuman '50 entered Chapter Eternal on May 12, 2015, at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Elda, and children: Marcia, Jamie, Christopher, and Neal. William P. Wollschlager '52 entered Chapter Eternal on March 6, 2015, at the age of 86. He and his wife, Ann, moved to Sanibel, Fla., in 1987 and it is now Ann's permanent home. Bill and Ann were full-time volunteers for various organizations and Bill was a proud member of Lions Clubs International, which is the world's largest service club organization. Donald R. Lord '58 entered Chapter Eternal on February 17, 2015, in Missoula, Mont., after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat, and his three children. John D. Bailey '65 entered Chapter Eternal on January 13, 2015, at the age of 71. He loved music, primarily as a vocalist, and was a self-taught pianist and stand-up bass player. His favorite moments were spent in jam sessions with his friends, son, daughter, and grandchildren, and he added the foundational bass line and perfect harmony to whatever song was being played. He also enjoyed golf, his lupine garden and flowers, and his ferocious loyalty to the Griz. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Robin; son, Chris; daughter, Kate; sister, Helen; brother, Jim; nephew, Brent; grandchildren, Will, Addison, Read, Kerry, and Weston; and numerous cousins. Alumni News Gordon E. Swanson '43 and his wife, Ina, live in Missoula, Mont., and enjoy going out to restaurants and taking their car out for a drive. All three of their children live in Missoula as well. Maurice P. Volkman '45 is 93 years old and lives in The Springs at Missoula, which is a senior living center in Montana. In his spare time, he takes pleasure in watching Montana Grizzlies sports on television. Clayton L. Huntley '52 spends six months in Sun City West, Ariz., and will return to his home in Wisdom, Mont., around the first week of May. Clayton has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 65 years and together they have five children. E-mail: chuntley@cox.net Ronald F. Faust '54 visited UM and was proud to see the Grizzlies claim a victory over Northern Arizona University and spend time with Hal Gillet '53 and Rich Gunlikon '53. Ronald lives in Billings, Mont. E-mail: faustyrng@yahoo.com Robert R. Romek '59 spent several days in Chicago in May 2015 and was given a tour of the SAE National Headquarters. "It was wonderful to get a refresher course on the history of the Fraternity. The stained glass windows of the building are impeccable! Phi Alpha!" E-mail: bobdabass@cox.net Ronald A. Long '62 and his wife, Pat, attended the Montana Beta reunion last year at Big Fork. He says, "As always, it was great to get together. We appreciated seeing undergraduate members in attendance at the reunion as well. Thank you and keep up the good work!" Ronald and Pat live in Highwood, Mont. E-mail: pral@3rivers.net Ted W. Rieke '63 hosted a successful Friday night event for the 2015 reunion of Montana Beta brothers from the '60s and little sisters in Bigfork, Mont., and is looking forward to the next reunion. Ted has three children: Rhett, Marlys, and Alison. E-mail: twrieke@aol.com William H. Lay '70 spends his well-deserved retirement in Ferndale, Wash., visiting with family and friends, fly fishing, and traveling. He reports, "I am living the good life!" E-mail: william.lay@wwu.edu J.P. Huguenin '01 and his wife, Amy, welcomed their first child, Ava, on May 10, 2014. They celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on August 6, 2015. "Phi Alpha!" he says. E-mail: jphuguenin@gmail.com Alex Butler '19 / Billings, Mont. Sam Christensen '19 / Danville, Calif. Liam Dahlke '19 / Seattle, Wash. Michael Krummel '19 / Apple Valley, Minn. Ian Shorett-Jackson '19 / Seattle, Wash. Ethan Zaremski '19 / Great Falls, Mont. Our spring new members are an asset to our chapter and we are eager to see what they will accomplish. WELCOME, SPRING NEW MEMBERS Alumni Update - umsae.net f ΣAE - Montana Beta f montanabeta.kintera.org/donate $

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