Alpha Tau Omega - University of Oklahoma

3 Alpha Tau Omega CHAPTER ETERNAL Gerald "Jerry" K. Arnold '72 entered Chapter Eternal on July 23, 2020. Jerry, known as "Merv" at the ATΩ house, was a first team All-Big 8 offensive tackle for the 1974 National Champion Oklahoma Sooners. After finishing with football, Jerry returned to OU and lived at the ATΩ house, serving as Worthy Master in 1976. Jerry settled in Denver, Colo., spending his career as an account manager. He leaves behind his wife, Mimi; son, Jerry; four stepchildren; two grandchildren; and a host of former teammates and ATΩ brothers. Chris E. Politte '79 entered Chapter Eternal on August 17, 2020, the day of his 35th wedding anniversary to loving wife, Jane B. Politte. He leaves behind Jane and his three adoring sons, John, Jake and Jeb. Chris cultivated strong and lasting relationships through his involvement in Delta Kappa. His passion for maintaining these relationships with his brothers was never more evident than at his tailgates at home football games or holding the spot under the tree at the Chicken Shack in Dallas for the Texas game. Chris had a unique quality of being a great listener and was always interested in finding out everyone's story. His penchant for hosting was limitless, whether it was to open his home in Austin for the Delta Kappa 1979 new member class 25th anniversary or the annual Austin City Limits Music Fest for his sons and their many friends and family. He was also a giving person through his volunteering with his son's academic and sporting events, his community, as well as financially supporting Delta Kappa and angel investments. Chris graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1982 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. His career with Accenture (formerly, Andersen Consulting) took him all over the country before setting roots with his family in his adopted hometown of Austin, Texas. After spending his career with the Accenture family, Chris retired in 2007 to spend more time with his sons, carefully grooming their interests in Sooner football, Cardinal baseball, the Tour de France, Niki Lauda, gardening, technology, travel, basketball, angry birds, soccer, and many other endeavors. Chris was analytical, quick to make someone laugh, poke fun of and was a prankster as well. Whether it was determining the shortest driving distance between The Mont and Denco's or other events that have still gone unclaimed, you never knew what Chris would come up with next. He will be missed by all who he shared his passion for fun, joy, and generosity. ALUMNI NEWS Gerald Hornung II '48 was the CEO of the United Methodist Pension Fund and worked to make it into the 100 largest pension funds in the United States. The fund is now valued at $23 billion and is the 67th largest in the U.S. Jed lives in Shelburne, Vt. Email: jedjini@gmail.com Darol Ramey '50 lives in a retirement community called Manor Park in Midland, Texas. Email: dkrrpc@gmail.com Stan Alexander '53 co-founded an insurance agency in 1972, which his partner's son purchased in 2009. He still has an office there and works most every day. Stan works with seniors turning 65 and helps them understand Medicare. He also plays golf weekly while residing in Oklahoma City, Okla. Bob Benedict '57 is the chaplain of the LSU Boyd-Ewing American Legion post. He previously served as the commander of the post for three years. Bob is excited about ATΩ returning to LSU's campus. "It's fun to see OU and LSU closely ranked in so many sports," Bob shares. He lives in Baton Rouge, La. Email: rcwbsr@aol.com Don Hill '58 enjoys playing golf and belongs to a cigar club. Don resides in Argyle, Texas. Email: skezx@aol.com Richard Leonard '59 enjoys a very active retirement life in Sarasota, Fla. Email: rmleona@aol.com Charles Thorpe '66 is enjoying the good life in New Orleans, La. His son, Ben, and daughter-in- law, and two grandchildren live in Tampa, Fla., so he sees them often. He has enjoyed traveling in the U.S., England, France, and Italy. Email: clark_thorpe@yahoo.com Greg Hall '70 is serving his 21st year on the ATΩ Foundation Board and still serves on the Delta Kappa House Corporation. He lives in Edmond, Okla. Email: greghall@sbcglobal.net Jeffrey Wilson '70 retired in 2018 and enjoys spending time with his four grandchildren, gardening, and learning to play guitar. He and his wife, Lizabeth, live in Nashville, Tenn. Email: jeff.wilson7575@gmail.com Daniel Steele '75 retired from Regions Bank in June 2019. He moved from Houston, Texas, to Tulsa, Okla. Email: dgs4ou@gmail.com Alex Levine '13 started a new position with Tyson Foods in Rochelle, Ill. ALUMNI UPDATE Delta Kappa Centennial Celebration Save the Date March 25, 2021, will mark the 100th anniversary of Delta Kappa's chartering. The Alumni Association will celebrate our Centennial in Norman on September 10-11 2021, so save the date by which time we will (hopefully) be able to gather as a brotherhood in person once again. Please be on the lookout for information regarding activities in celebration of Delta Kappa's centennial year! VISIT US ONLINE Website: www.ouato.org Twitter: @OUATO

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