Beta Theta Pi - Michigan State University

Alumni Update Chapter Eternal Duane L. Bailey '51 entered Our Mystic Shrine November 6, 2012. He was a resident of Casselberry, Fla. William S. Johnson '55 entered Our Mystic Shrine August 21, 2013. Bill enjoyed a 32‑year career with IBM, spending three years in Paris, France, and the later part of his employment in Washington, D.C. In 1988 President Ronald Reagan appointed him chairman of the Institute of American Indian Arts, where he was instrumental in securing and renovating the old post office building now used as the museum. He is survived by his wife, Luanna, his brother, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Dragon's Wagon Gamma Psi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi P.O. Box 1894 Clarkston, MI 48347 Address Service Requested Larry L. Pontius '61 entered Our Mystic Shrine June 3, 2013, in his home in Longwood, Fla. Larry will be remembered as a mentor, copywriter, teacher, swimmer, scotch drinker, author, husband, producer, lyricist, father, and creative genius. He inspired everyone he met to think outside of these four connected lines. Larry is survived by his wife, Harriet, and five children. Alumni News John T. Lavers '49 says he's "an old guy now, but thanks for keeping me on the list." He resides in Corpus Christi, Texas. E-mail: jlavers@stx.rr.com George A. Bloch, DDS '57 travels quite extensively with his wife, Sharon, both within and outside the U.S. He has visited all seven continents. The couple will continue to travel while they each enjoy excellent health, as there are numerous countries and cultures they would like to experience. George has also met a few Betas on his travels and sends best wishes to all of his Gamma Psi brothers. George and Sharon live in Madera, Calif. E-mail: maddoc34@me.com Marge live in Grayson, Ga., and are trying to visit all 50 states, with future plans including trips to Antarctica and South America. E-mail: dpreason@bellsouth.net Ronald A. Crowell '57 officially retired from Western Michigan University in 2002, but continues to advise graduate students. He and his wife, Nancy, live in Kalamazoo, Mich., and have three children. Ronald says he is glad Gamma Psi is back on campus. E-mail: ronald.cromwell@wmich.edu Brian J. Davis '74 is president of Mizar Technologies LLC in Aurora, Ohio, where he and his wife, Gail, live. He developed an inter‑modal shipping container system and won a contract with Department of Defense Homeland Security for the Alert Container. Brian also developed and beta tested a tracking system for general aviation and gained FAA test approval at the Kent State University Airport. Peter P. McKenzie '57 has been restoring and renovating old car interiors with custom upholstery since his retirement in 2012. He has received numerous military service awards and medals, including Legion of Merit, and is president of the local Rotary Club and a city commissioner. Peter and his wife, Mary Jon, live in Clovis, N.M. E-mail: marymcjon@yahoo.com Dan P. Reason '57 and his wife, Marge, volunteer at a local community clinic providing medical services to low-income families without insurance. They travel as often as possible and have visited Europe several times, including the D‑Day beaches at Normandy. Dan and Norman D. Shinkle '72 was a member of the Michigan Senate from 1982 to 1990 and is currently chairman of the 8th District Republican Congressional Committee. He lives in Williamston, Mich. E-mail: shinkle@ cablespeed.com Gregory L. Elliot '76 received his 200-ton captain license from the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as a private pilot's license. Gregory has owned several successful businesses since 1989. He and his wife, Linda, live in Odessa, Fla. E-mail: gelliot@tampabay.rr.com Gerald F. Weaver '78 says it will be nice to get back in touch with his brothers. He and his wife, Maryann, have three grown children and six grandchildren, which he says is a sign of growing old. The couple lives in Buchanan, Mich. Christopher L. Bailo '81 is celebrating his 21st year in the beer brewing business and is currently sales director for The Pabst Brewing Co. All three of his children attend college in Ohio: the oldest at Ohio University and the two youngest at Miami in Oxford. Christopher and his wife, Karen, were married in August 2012 and live in Solon, Ohio. E-mail: chrisb.critter@yahoo.com Scott B. Gildner '81 sold his company in 2005 and retired from full-time work in 2010. He says he's still dabbling with projects for his old clients but is starting to focus on golfing and hiking. Scott has lived in Scottsdale, Ariz., since 1997 and loves it there. He has fond memories of good times in the Beta house and would like to see the chapter recolonized. E-mail: scott@gildnerconsulting.com Christopher A. Juntti '87 has been the building principal of a 2,000-student high school in suburban Houston, a school that is consistently rated in the top one percent of high schools in America. Christopher resides in Katy, Texas. E-mail: christopher.juntti@springbranchisd.com Joseph A. Bellanca '03 recently joined the law firm of Hertz Schram in the firm's Bloomfield Hills office. It is a fullservice law firm with attorneys practicing in entertainment, trademark, copyright, corporate, and many other areas. Joseph lives in Shelby Township, Mich., with his wife, Maureen. E‑mail: jabellanca@hotmail.com

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