Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Texas

Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Foundation of Texas Alpha P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested ΣΦΕ T E X A S A L P H A s U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S S I G M A P H I E P S I L O N CCOLAD A E Join the Skull & Crossbones Society Today! Learn more about membership inside. Michael D. Freeman '77 passed away on October 25, 2022. Mike was born in Jacinto City, Texas, and grew up in Irving, where he found his love of playing sports (especially baseball). As a brother of Texas Alpha, he served as chapter vice president followed by president. Mike's vibrant and gregarious personality lent itself well to a career in sales and advertising. His favorite career highlight was owning his own screen-printing business with his brother, Chuck, for 20 years. Richard W. Martin '77 passed away on May 18, 2023. Rick received degrees from both the University of Texas and Texas A&M in radio, television, and film as well as anthropology. Rick spent most of his life working in his chosen field of oil and gas. He moved to Breckenridge, Colo., in 2019 to work for Vail Resorts (and to ski). Rick was a lover of the outdoors and a talented artist with an insatiable, witty sense of humor. His killer smile was huge, his laugh was raucous and contagious, his kind heart was big, and his hugs were genuine and strong. Karol J. Bobko '89 passed away on August 17, 2023. Col. Bobko was an Air Force pilot who joined NASA as an astronaut in 1969, waiting 14 years before going into space. He piloted the first voyage of the shuttle Challenger—nearly three years before its tragic explosion. Karol was also part of a Defense Department project to explore the military uses of space. The Air Force's Manned Orbiting Laboratory planned to shoot astronauts into orbit in a modified Gemini capsule that would have been connected to a 50-foot-long lab and powered by a Titan booster rocket. Jeffrey D. Fisher '92 passed away on April 6, 2023. Jeffrey was born in Houston on February 15, 1969, and moved to Geneva, Switzerland, at the age of 10; there he became fluent in French and began his love for the outdoors. Jeffrey was a beloved member of the Austin community, known for his diverse passions, including coffee artistry, yoga, outdoor adventures, and financial markets. He founded Lambeth Capital, generously supporting various charitable causes throughout his life. Jeffrey's warm spirit and sharp wit will be greatly missed. Our undergraduate brothers have been busy. Brothers (from left) Colin Crawford '24, Chase Coneley '25, JP Rathbun '24, and Braeden Eagle '25 bring gifts to Zavala Elementary School for their after-school program, ZAP. Read about their recent activities on page 3 inside! Alumni News Victor L. Morris '56 and his wife, Alyce Lou, have been married 66 years as of February 2023. The have two sons: Larry, a lawyer, and Victor, an artist. Vic lives in Houston, Texas. Donald P. Mafrige '59 retired in September 1989 as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve after 30 years of service. He lives in Galveston, Texas. Email: dmafrige@aol.com Jon A. Vogler '66 and his wife have become frequent travelers since retiring three years ago. They've been on seven Viking cruises and try to keep up with their six grandkids. Jon lives in Houston, Texas, spending most of his days taking care of his many investments and investigating new opportunities. Email: javogler69@gmail.com Bradley G. Lingold '00 is practicing law and raising a family in Bastrop, Texas. Email: bradleylingold@gmail.com I N M E M O R I A M

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