Beta Theta Pi Society of Minnesota
Dinkytown Station-P.O. Box 13225
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parenvts. If your son is still attending the
University of Minnesota, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please
send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.
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John R. Shirek '47 passed away on January
26 in Tallahassee, Fla., after a long, happy, and
generous life. He is survived by his wife, Ruth,
three children, and five grandchildren.
Robert "Bob" Harris '52 passed away on June
18, 2017 at the age of 87. He enjoyed a long
career in real estate and financial services, and
upon retirement, enjoyed his summers at Lake
of the Woods and winters in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Bob will be remembered as a loyal and proud
husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Sanford "Sandy" Loomis '52 passed away
quietly on June 4 of natural causes. He spent his
career working in the grain trade with several
major firms, including 25 years on the trading
floor of the Mpls Grain Exchange as a member
and director. Sandy is survived by his wife and
best friend of almost 63 years, Lois, three sons,
one daughter, and four grandchildren.
Robert McKinlay '52 passed away on July 10,
2016 in Washington state. He worked for the
YMCA for 20 years and was an active member
of the American Camp Association, both locally
and nationally. Bob is survived by his wife, Nan,
three children, seven grandchildren, and two
great grandchildren.
AluMni newS
Donald E. McGrath '55 and his family moved
back to the St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan
area in September 2017. In his spare time,
Donald enjoys sailing and tennis.
Donald K. Holton '55 shares that, at the age of
86, he still plays tennis daily.
Floyd W. Hagen '60 invites his chapter brothers
to join fellow Beta Pi members at the monthly
alumni luncheon every second Wednesday
of the month at Double Tree Restaurant in
Minneapolis.
Sandford R. McDonald '60 reports that he has
been unable to attend any recent Beta functions
because of an eye condition that prevents him
from driving.
Noah J. Reetz '14 is planning to move to
Denver, Colo., for graduate school.
Beta Holiday Dinner
December 12, 2017
The Town and Country Club
300 North Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55104
5 p.m.
C
alling all Beta brothers and friends!
You are invited to our annual
holiday dinner at The Town and Country
Club. Tickets are $40 each. Social hour
will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a
formal dinner at 6:30 p.m., and then a
short program. The event is an enjoyable
gathering of Betas and loved ones
every year and we hope you make an
effort to join us! To sign up or for more
information, please contact Jordan
Paladino '15 at (805) 630-5290 or at
pala0098@umn.edu.
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