Alpha Tau Omega - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

ALPHA TAU OMEGA Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested CHAPTER ETERNAL Mark J. Orelup '50 entered Chapter Eternal on June 10. An Army veteran, he served with the Signal Corps in Europe during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Rose Poly-Technic and his master's degree from Purdue University. Mark married Miriam Ferrall Rippetoe on May 20, 1950, in Terre Haute. He worked at Allison's for 40 years as an engineer. Educated as an electrical engineer, he became an acoustician, largely self-taught. He reduced the vibration of a variety of helicopter and aircraft gas turbine engines to make them run quieter and longer. After retiring in 1989, Mark honed his woodworking skills. He designed and crafted many beautiful gifts for his family, including dollhouses, jewelry boxes, desks and other furniture pieces. He was active for many years making toys for the Archdiocese Christmas Store and other charitable organizations. He was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville. Robert L. Trotter '58 entered Chapter Eternal on January 16 at Hickory Point Christian Village. He was employed by Illinois Power as an engineer for 38 years. He married Janet Widick on October 16, 1960, in Maroa, Ill. Bob served in the United States Army Reserve, and he enjoyed sailing on Lake Decatur where he was a member of Commodore Decatur Yacht Club. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sports events, watching the Chicago Bears, and keeping his regular schedule at Gold's Gym. ALUMNI NEWS Frederick E. Wheeler '53 moved to California to pursue his career in aerospace with TRW (now Northrup Grumman). He was married to his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Hammond, for decades, and they raised three children. Marge passed away a number of years ago and was fortunate to share the past 20 years with Fred. Fred later married Carolyn, and they traveled to Terre Haute a number of years ago and toured Rose-Hulman. He has many fond memories of his college days and early childhood days in Indiana. His favorite memory of Rose-Hulman is when his professor gave an example to his class of the meaning of "infinity" by throwing a piece of chalk out the window. "Gone forever." Fred and Carolyn live in Palm Desert, Calif. Email: cblixseth@aol.com David Jonas '68 gained many lifelong friendships from his time with Alpha Tau Omega, and he considered the chapter house his home away from home. He always enjoyed preparing for Homecoming each year with his brothers. David and his wife, Dee, live in The Villages, Fla. Email: deedave.jonas@gmail.com Rolf P. Hill '71 is retired and resumed his go- kart hobby. Check him out at KartNumber4. weebly.com. He lives in Odenton, Md., with his wife, Jan. Email: rolfp4@yahoo.com Gary Wauthier '72 is retired and hasn't found anything about retirement that he doesn't like. He has a big vegetable garden, lots of yardwork and a flower bed to keep him busy, and he and his wife, Dee Ann, volunteer at an assisted living facility. They also love to play and travel. Gary lives in Liberty, Mo. Email: gdwauthier@gmail.com W. John Weinhardt '72 retired last year after 46 years. He was most recently president and CEO of Unique Fabricating Inc., a publicly held supplier of automotive and industrial acoustical and sealing products. John and his wife subsequently moved to Virginia to be near family. They live in Moneta. Email: weinhardtj@aol.com David E. Freshour '74 is retired and the Region 6 director of the American Daylily Society. He lives in Lake Jackson, Texas, with his wife, Nancy. Email: freshde@aol.com Stanley O. Smith '85 retired from the Army as a colonel after serving almost 30 years. He's now the director of the Alabama Aviation College, which has almost 500 students on campus. His son is a junior at Auburn University studying electrical engineering. Stanley resides in Enterprise, Ala., with his wife, Lisa. Email: ssmith@escc.edu Richard N. Krahling '86 is an amateur astronomer and works on outreach events with the public. He lives in Bucyrus, Ohio. Email: richard.krahling@gmail.com Robert E. Jacobs '90 recently left Volvo Cars where he served as chief brand officer for the Americas. He's currently between jobs looking for his next challenge. Bob lives in Newtown, Conn. Email: bobjacob@yahoo.com Matthew Warstler '92 is grateful to his brothers from Alpha Tau Omega for their endless support that helped him get through school at RHIT. Matt and his wife, Mitzi, live in Fayetteville, Ga. Email: m_warstler@yahoo.com Matthew G. Birch '18 shares that his favorite organization to volunteer with while living in Charleston, S.C., has been Trident United Way. "Up until the pandemic hit, on average I participated in at least two to three events per month with TUW." Email: grantbirch23@gmail.com ALUMNI UPDATE

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