Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Missouri
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ALPHA TAU OMEGA University of Missouri P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID KPI Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is attending the University of Missouri, 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 CHAPTER GRAND Dr. Robert Littlejohn '54 entered Chapter Grand on September 25, 2019. Robert grew up on the family farm and contracted polio when he was 9, leaving him paralyzed in his right leg. Despite this, he would go on to earn his medical degree from the University of Missouri. He enjoyed a long, fulfilling career in medicine through his private practice in Prairie Village. Never forgetting his agricultural roots, Robert spent many of his off days on the family farm. His wife, Marilyn, says that he was very fond of his time with Alpha Tau Omega and all his Gamma Rho brothers. James Robert Enyart '56 entered Chapter Grand on May 28, 2019. His brother, Clarence "Bud" Enyart '56, was thankful to share the Gamma Rho brotherhood with him. James was a 20-year resident of Sarasota, Fla. He will be missed by his friends, family, and Alpha Tau Omega brothers. John Zeikle '56 entered Chapter Grand on May 7, 2019. John was an Eagle Scout who attended Kemper Military Academy for two years before attending the University of Missouri. He married Mona Kay Warren in 1956, and they were stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., for two years before returning to Higginsville, Mo. In Higginsville, John worked in the insurance, loan, and real estate business for over 50 years. John will be missed by his friends, family, and Alpha Tau Omega brothers. Jack Campbell '64 entered Chapter Grand on September 29, 2019. Jack served as president of Gamma Rho during his time as an active member and continued his service as president of the Housing Corporation for many years. He was a lifelong fan of Mizzou athletics and played on the club rugby team in college. Outside of his law practice, Jack was active in many civic activities and involved in the Kansas City community. He will be missed by his friends, family, and Gamma Rho brothers. ALUMNI NEWS Clarence "Charlie" Franklin '49 and his wife, Elaine, have four children and 12 grandchildren. Charlie transitioned his old company, Franklin Oil Co., into an office rental business called King Kong Properties LLC. Between his family and business, he stays very busy. F. Temple Riekhof '58 will celebrate 60 years of marriage with his wife, Corinne, in June 2020. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Email: ftriekhof@comcast.net Carey Cole '60 is active with his church, the military, men's ministry, and as a deacon. He ALUMNI UPDATE also does income taxes for pastors and retired as a colonel after 30 years on active duty and the Army Reserve. He lives in Acworth, Ga. Email: colcole@bellsouth.net Harry Kent Rich '62 worked for IBM Corp. for 25 years and the State of Missouri for 12 years. In Kent's free time, he enjoys umpiring ASA softball for both men and women for 52 years. Email: jahk2@mchsi.com Stephen Stahle '67 is living the dream in Orinda, Calif., with his wife of 46 years, Margene. They have three children and six grandchildren and enjoy watching the Tigers on the SEC Network. Email: stevestahle@ sbcglobal.net Robert Oliver '68 is retired and plays golf with ΑΤΩ Brothers Steve White '71 and Danny Welch '72 at Blue Hills Country Club. He lives in Leawood, Kan. Email: bobbieogolf@gmail.com Jeffrey Holaday '73 retired in August 2019 and will enjoy spending more time hunting and golfing with his brothers from Alpha Tau Omega. Email: debjeffhol@gmail.com Charles Naylor '79 is the owner of Harpo's in Columbia and Brooksider Sportsbar in Kansas City, Mo. He lives in Leawood, Kan. Email: chuck@harpos.com Patrick Miller '80 enjoyed reconnecting with his 1980 initiate Brothers John Hogan '80, Frank Hopfinger '80, Scott Hukari '80, Greg Watkins '80, Bob Schaefer '80, and Paul Moehle '80. He hopes to get more of the class together for a football game in fall 2020. Email: pdmiller1983@gmail.com Creighton Hayes '12 serves as a logistics officer in the Marine Corps and is stationed in Okinawa, Japan, with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18. Email: chayesreports@ gmail.com Conor Montgomery '12 left Mizzou after four years with 75% of his credits. He moved back home to Chicago and has spent the past four years working in sales and doing part-time jobs while finishing his degree at Northwestern University. He graduated with a degree in organizational behavior and psychology in June, and is applying to jobs in HR and consulting for 2020. Email: clmontgomery11@gmail.com Send Us Your News! These notes were submitted by alumni after receiving the first biographical update in the mail. If you want your story to be shared in an upcoming newsletter, please send an email to kwhaley@penningtonco. com. Photos are also welcome!