Phi Delta Theta - DePauw University

Phi DelTa TheTa 3 F. Howard Callahan '47 entered Chapter Grand on May 11, 2024. He loved jazz and was a longtime church choir bass, a World War II Purple Heart veteran, and an insurance broker. He loved his family. He is survived by daughters Anne, Susan, and Mary (John); son James (Christina); and four grandchildren. Don Peterson '53 entered Chapter Grand on October 7, 2024. After graduating, he served in the Army at Fort Bragg as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He began his marketing career as an advertising manager for Jockey Menswear. After getting baptized in 1961, he attended a church where he met his future wife, Margaret Ann. They later had three sons: Mark, Douglas, and James. Don's career took him from the Kitchens of Sara Lee to Continental Bank, Winters Bank, and FirsTier Bank. He was active in his community, serving as an LDS bishop, president of the Omaha Symphony Board, and more. Robert Burney '58 entered Chapter Grand on March 7, 2024. After graduating, he received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1962. He served as an Airforce flight surgeon in Vietnam from 1964-65. After completing his medical training at the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia, he served as an anesthesiologist at UVA for 10 years. He then established a pain clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He set up freestanding outpatient surgery centers in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Wisconsin. He later served as the director of quality management for the Office of Medical Services at the U.S. Department of State until his retirement. Robert was an avid photographer, and several of his photos won prizes. Louis Harmening Jr. '61 entered Chapter Grand on March 22, 2024. While in Phi Delt, Lou agreed to a blind date to play bridge, where he met his future wife, Janet. He later graduated from Northern Illinois University and began teaching at high schools. He joined Rose Polytechnic in 1970 as registrar and assistant professor of American Literature and retired as associate professor of American Literature in 2001. Lou loved baseball, basketball, tennis, and golf. He was dedicated to his family. Tyler Somershield '69 entered Chapter Grand on February 7, 2024. He was devoted to helping both people and animals. He began his 20-year career at Cleveland Clinic as the administrator of the Department of Urology and ended as a patient liaison in the Taussig Cancer Center. He volunteered for many years with the Rescue Village Geauga Humane Society. He loved his dogs and his family and enjoyed following his five grandchildren in their activities. Michael Collins '87 entered Chapter Grand on January 24, 2025. Michael was a dedicated employee of Lehigh Cement Company for over 35 years, where he chaired the Leadership Council and served as a mentor to many on his team. He served his community as a certified minister, elder, youth pastor, and coach, and cofounded The Lion's Den Coffeehouse. He loved being a husband, father, and grandfather and spending time with his family. He was known for his sense of humor. Brothers at the funeral of Michael "Bump" Collins '87. From left: John Schwarz '87, John Calacci '87, Don Heatherly '87, John Bertram '89, Mike Willhite '89, Brian McCann '87, Chuck Toland '88, Tom Evans '87, and Greg Willhite '87. F our members from Indiana Zeta Chapter are being recognized for their scholarship, campus, and community involvement through the generosity of Fraternity Brother Albert L. Lund '48. James McMurray '26, of Evansville, Indiana; Calvin Thompson '26, of Noblesville, Indiana; Robert Ballentine '26, of Crown Point, Indiana; and Jacob Lichtenheld '27, of Glenn Ellyn, Illinois, each received $5,000 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. The Albert Lund Awards are the largest Greek-based scholarship awards on the DePauw campus. Since their inception, 48 DePauw Phis have received Lund scholarships, totaling more than $400,000. Lund established the scholarship fund in 1999 to reward members of his Fraternity for their dedication to academics and involvement in campus and community activities. His son, Larry Lund '77, returned to campus to announce the scholarship recipients at a scholarship dinner at The Inn at DePauw. He was joined by his sister, Lindsey Lund Peterik, and other alumni supporters. "My father was a Rector Scholar at DePauw, and without that money, (he) could not have attended this University," Larry said. "DePauw and Phi Delta Theta are two of his greatest loves, and his gifts ensure that both remain strong. My dad got tremendous satisfaction in helping these young men achieve their goals, and he especially enjoyed the letters and emails he exchanged with the Lund scholars and learning how their lives developed." Alumni are welcomed to add to the fund, and generous gifts have recently been received from Bill Powell '57, Bob Allen '61, and Tom Bridges '82. If you'd like to make a gift— which DePauw recognizes and manages—please reach out to cl.johnston83@gmail.com for special instructions. CONGRATULATIONS, Lund Scholarship Recipients Larry Lund '77 and Lindsey Lund Peterik '74 with the 2025 Albert Lund Award recipients (from left): Jim McMurray '26, Calvin Thompson '26, Jacob Lichtenheld '27, and Rob Ballentine '26. We Are Proud of Your Achievements! CHAPTER GRAND

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