Alpha Gamma Rho - Penn State University

Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association P.O. Box 102 Mexico, PA 17056-0102 Address Service Requested ΑΓΡ gamma crescent Alumni News Chapter Eternal Henry L. Albert '37 entered Chapter Eternal on September 25, 2014. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard in WWII and worked for the Department of Health until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Helen, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. George D. Pringle '42 entered Chapter Eternal on August 31, 2014. He served in the army during WWII and remained in the Army Reserves, where he retired as a colonel. He is survived by his children, Marcia, Karen, and Todd. Byron Hughes '46 entered Chapter Eternal on September 1, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, a vocational-agricultural teacher, a respected member of the Unity United Presbyterian Church, and a loving husband and father. Byron is survived by his children, Allen, Charles, Curtis, and Nancy, J. Richard Crandall '50 entered Chapter Eternal on November 8, 2014. He graduated from Penn State with a degree in agronomy and was a successful dairy farmer for 45 years. Richard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Navonne, and his children, Carol, Hugh, Barbara, and Ellen. He loved time spent with his eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Robert Roulston '50 entered Chapter Eternal on May 22, 2014. He was a resident Ann Arbor, Mich. Richard R. Brandon '51 entered Chapter Eternal on July 17, 2014. He was active in his church and community by supporting the Venango County 4-H program, the Cranberry Lions Club, and Cranberry High School sports. Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn, and their four children, Catherine, Jennifer, Melinda, and Richard. Roger Risser '52 entered Chapter Eternal on November 10, 2014. He served his country in the Air Force and was later an engineer for parachutes and bombers. Roger entered the PA Air National Guard and served as a pilot during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Loretta, and their children. Richard Stoneback '53 entered Chapter Eternal on October 25, 2014. He was a doctor of veterinary medicine, specializing in large animal medicine. He was an expert in breeding goats and Arabian horses. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marge, their children, Peggy and Randy, their grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. Perry H. Wetzel '53 entered Chapter Eternal on October 21, 2014. His true passion was farming and he is remembered for his strength and kindness. Perry is survived by his wife, Lois, his five children, his 12 grandchildren, and his three great-grandchildren. Quinton Hanssens '69 entered Chapter Eternal in March 2014. He was a resident of Rogers, Ark. Alumni Update Dean M. Gettemy '40 thinks that he was last at the chapter house in 1941! He has lived an exciting life as a federal fruits inspector under F.D.R., a member of the military, serving in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan, and as a railroad inspector. Dean and his wife, Jean, live in Allen Park, Mich. William H. Yerkes III '49 is fully retired and still appreciates all that ΑΓΡ added to his student life and career that followed. He has been pleased to send several young men to Gamma over the years since his active days ended in 1951. E-mail: nancybill3@webtv.net Ed Hartman '75 received a wonderful visit from Jesse Hallowell '97 (Γ1392) and his family in late January. Ed and Diane lost their house due to a fire last fall and thankfully no one was injured. They are now very happy in their new house on the old farm in Sinking Spring, Berks County. Penny Hallowell '48 (Γ571), Emily Hallowell Raudenbush, Jim Hallowell '73 (Γ1025), and Jesse Hallowell '97(Γ1392) endured a chilly game and an unfortunate loss to Michigan State in Penn State's final regular season game. Dairy farmer Jim was able to attend thanks to the recent sale of his dairy cattle. Less milking = more football! ΑΓΡ Directories Want to reconnect with your pledge brothers? Visit our website, http:// agrgamma.chapterspot.com, for a digital copy of the Gamma alumni directory. If you wish to purchase a hard copy, please contact Jesse Hallowell '97 (Γ1392) at (267) 297-8047.

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