Beta Theta Pi - University of Kansas

Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta eta Pi University of Kansas P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested Alpha Nu's Letter MEMORY AND OUR MYSTIC SHRINE Stanley Nelson PC '44 entered the Mystic Shrine on May 31. After spending a year as an undergraduate at KU, Stan joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943. He spent three years in the Pacific fighting in WWII. After the war ended, he went back to KU, finished his undergraduate degree, and graduated from KU's law school. Richard Arnspiger '51 entered the Mystic Shrine on August 24. He notably won a high school state basketball championship with teammate Jerry Waugh '51, served in the Third Army under General Patton, and shares his Beta legacy with his son and grandson. Kirk Ray Hagan '63 entered the Mystic Shine on February 21. Kirk was recruited by the University of Kansas Track Team out of high school and went on to excel in both academics and running, accruing many awards in both, including the USA record in 1961 for the 2-mile relay. Upon graduation in 1963, he joined the U.S. Army and returned from Vietnam in 1965. His career after attending graduate school took him from managing a bank to a family trucking business to being CFO of a corporate freightliner operation. Before retiring, Kirk also helped the Oklahoma City Food Back grow regionally. His marriage of 56 years to Kendall Waggoner, which was full of travel and adventure, included three children and seven grandchildren who he dearly loved and was extremely proud of. Stephen Lane '75 entered the Mystic Shrine on August 28. An excellent high school quarter-miler, Steve turned his strong discipline to his studies, graduating with the highest GPA of all KU engineers. Obtaining his civil engineering license, he joined the family firm, Shockey-Lane Inc. He rose to the position of president and led the firm to decades of success. He leaves his beautiful Crista, also a KU grad who he wed in Danforth Chapel, along with two sons and two lovely granddaughters. Steve was fiery but friendly—noble in ideals, but humble in manner. The second of pledge class of 1975 to 'march ever onward,' we weep in his passing yet are warmed by memory of his great, kind heart. ALUMNI NEWS Robert F. Banker '49 enjoys receiving the newsletters, which he says are well written and organized. Bob retired as partner of civil engineering from Black & Veatch in 1991. He and his wife, Nancy, live in Lenexa, Kan. They have two children. Email: bankerbob@everestkc.net Lawrence E. Stollenwerck '50 retired as director from Dart Container Corporation. He and his wife, Patricia, have three children, Charles, Edward, and William. Lawrence and Patricia live in Houston, Texas. Email: edstolle@comcast.net Lloyd L. Kirk '55 was awarded the Francis W. Shepardson Award in 2016. Lloyd lives in Mission, Kan., with his wife, Millie, and they have two children, Dave and Katie. He retired from Moore Business Forms Inc. Email: lpvkirk@aol.com B. Allen Lay '56 and his wife, Dorothy, are well and enjoying life in Palos Verdes, Calif., where he is active, serving as treasurer of the Palos Verdes Art Center and on the boards of the South Coast Botanic Garden and the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay. Allen and Dorothy enjoy sailing Catalina and fly-fishing in the Sierras. Email: allenlay@me.com Richard L. Sengpiehl '59 is retired as of 2019 after serving in the U.S. Marines, working in the marketing department at Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco, Calif., owning a furniture store in Parsons, Kan., and being a sales representative for 15 years. He and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Lawrence, Kan. Email: dsengpiehl@gmail.com Paul "WAGS" Wagner, DDS '61 shares that his son, Paul "P.J." Wagner Jr. '98, owns Gear 6 Production Co. and makes marketing videos. P.J is the creative director for the Discovery Cube, a children's science museum. WAGS and his wife, Sharon, have two other children, Anne and Mary Beth, and live in Lawrence, Kan. Email: swagner39@yahoo.com Daniel B. Marshall '63 is glad to hear about the great pledge class and encourages brothers to keep up the Alpha Nu leadership on the Hill. Ben lives in Sterling, Kan. Email: dbmku63@gmail.com J. Stephen Lucas '69 has been an advisor to the Sacred Heart University colony (now chapter) for three years. Steve is serving as their chapter counselor and trying to bring some of the Alpha Nu culture to this new chapter. He lives in Trumbull, Conn. Email: sljayhawk@aol.com David H. Swift '70 spends a lot of time with his grandchildren. He has coached four sports, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball, in the Blue Valley Special Olympics Program for 27 years. He was inducted into the State of Kansas Special Olympics Hall of Fame in 2018. David and his wife, Susan, live in Leawood, Kan. Email: dswift1951@gmail.com Barry Murphy '71 retired as a cardiologist in 2019. He studies continuing medical education, volunteers at a nonprofit medical clinic, coaches KUMC-Wichita medical students, works on restoration of the family farmstead, and takes range management classes at Kansas State University. Barry and his wife, Jane, live in Wichita, Kan. Email: murphybarryL@cox.net John H. Robinson Jr. '73 is staying busy, serving for two public board seats and spending time with his family. John and his husband, Kyle, moved for the 20th time since leaving the Beta house to Schererville, Ind., to be near their daughter, Meg, and her three children. They have two other children, John and Katie, and four grandsons. Email: johnhrobinsonkc@gmail.com Lynn W. O'Neal, M.D. '74 is happy and retired in Lawrence, Kan., where he lives with his wife, Deborah. He is enjoying KU, travel, grandkids, fishing, and photography. He'd love to have a beer at the Wheel with you. Email: lwosnow@gmail.com Chris Fevurly, M.D. '76 is still performing independent medical exams for medical legal disputes. He is trying to get better at golf and bridge but says he has a long way to go. He loves living in Lawrence, Kan., with his wife, Jane, and is hoping for a national championship in football. Email: cdfeb@msn.com Alumni Update WEBSITE: kansasbeta.org • INSTAGRAM: @beta_kansas TWITTER: @KUBetaThetaPi • FACEBOOK: Beta Theta Pi – University of Kansas

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