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Beta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma
University of Missouri Science & Technology
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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Grand Master
Ryan Howe '14
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Grand Procurator
Joseph Aleman '14
Grand Master of Ceremonies
William Davis '14
Grand Treasurer
Brandon Bohanon '16
Grand Scribe
Charlie Dienstbach '16
Inner Guard
Tyler Schneider '16
Outer Guard
Connor LeCroix '17
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ChApTer offiCers
Alumni News
CHAPTER CELESTIAL
J. Paul Kemper '56 passed on to Chapter
Celestial on February 23, 2018. He was two
days shy of his 81st birthday. Paul received
his bachelor of science degree in mining and
metallurgical engineering. He played football for
the university for a time and was active in various
clubs. Paul served as Chapter president, all
while taking 21 college hours. After graduation,
Paul served in the United States Army Reserve
Command as a lieutenant stationed in Germany.
He was offered a pro contract with the Baltimore
Colts but turned it down, as it wasn't the path
he wanted to take in life. He also had an MBA
from Loyola University in Maryland and enough
hours for a second master's degree, just lacking
the dissertation. Paul worked for ASARCO,
American Smelting and Refining Company, for
34 years. While working in Maryland, he met
Sandi Hall. They fell in love and were married
on December 19, 1971, and had a wonderful
life together, celebrating nearly 46 years before
her passing in August 2017. Paul is survived by
his daughter, Diane Kemper Williams of Waco,
Texas; granddaughter, Morgan Williams Dietrick
and her husband, Ethan Dietrick, of Fayetteville,
Arkansas; his sister, Claudette Kemper Columbus;
nieces and nephews; and family members and
friends throughout the country.
ALUMNI NOTES
Leroy F. Manor '57 and his wife, Susan, have
three children: Jon, Melinda, and Michael, and
live in Bellingham, Mass. He retired in 2002 as
district manager for Sporlan Valve Co. "What
am I up to? About 6 feet!" He has a 20' x 40'
two-story barn with every kind of woodworking
tool, and he works out at the Y. He and Susan
spend the winter months in Sarasota, Fla. Email:
lmanor218@comcast.net
Raymond A. Behrens '65 retired in 2009 as
corporate vice president of human resources
for SAF-Holland. He and his wife, Holly, have
two children, Susan and Steven, and live in
Raymore, Mo. They live on a golf course,
but his game "is not getting any better." Ray
enjoys traveling, visiting his grandchildren, and
volunteering. Email: rab2747@yahoo.com
R. George Calkins '69 retired in 2016 as
manager of Granite City Steel. He lives in St.
Louis, Mo., and is busy with two granddaughters,
boating, motorcycles, his diesel motor coach,
snow skiing, cycling, and senior volleyball.
Email: gcalkins2227@gmail.com
Rick Rule '69 and his wife, Karen, have been
married for 46 years and live in Rittman, Ohio.
They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
"I built my retirement home (aka woodworking
shop) in 2001, retired from real work (Parker-
Hannifin) in 2005, and bucket-listed working
part time in an Ace Hardware store." Rick has
been a 4-H shooting sports instructor, a driver for
the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery
program, and a Big Brother volunteer. Email:
rickmrule@gmail.com
Thomas Pelger '70 lives in Peoria, Ill., and
has three children: Angie, Jeff, and Beth. He
retired in 2010 as growth industries department
manager for Caterpillar Overseas. He stays
busy volunteering for charity organizations, the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, as North Central
Region vice president and national board of
directors. Email: tppelger@gmail.com
Darrel "Luds" Ludwig '72 and his wife, Sally,
live in Cypress, Texas, and have one child,
Preston. Luds retired in 2017 as senior plant
manager for Ellwood Texas Forge, Houston.
He is thankful his house was not one of over
185,000 homes that flooded due to Hurricane
Harvey. "Since I am now retired, Sally and I
spent a week mucking out neighbors' homes
and will continue working with our church's
recovery teams. Pray for us down in Texas!"
Email: darrelludwig@comcast.net
Donald R. Brown '75 lives in Kansas City,
Mo., and retired from Kansas City Power
& Light in February 2018. He then began
treatment for his terminal cancer. Email:
donraybrown@earthlink.net
Bruce A. Bowermaster '75 and his wife, Pauli,
live in Wood River, Ill. They have four children:
Jessica, Wade, Rebecca, and Emily. Bruce
retired in 2016 as an estimating specialist with
Boeing. He now has more time for playing with
his grandchildren, fishing, and hunting. Email:
bruceandpauli@charter.net
Joseph D. Feldmann '78 is a project manager
for Cochran Engineering in Union, Mo. He and
his wife, Sharon, live in Washington, Mo., and
have two children, Allison and Brendan. Email:
jdfeldmann@icloud.com
Richard T. Bradley '84 and his wife, Alison,
live in St. Louis, Mo., and have one child,
Kristin. In April 2017, Rich was appointed
to his third term as president of the Board of
Public Service by Mayor Lyda Krewson. Email:
bradley1211@gmail.com
