Sigma Chi - Indiana University

SIGMACHI 3 Chapter Eternal John E. Wilson '43 entered Chapter Eternal March 7, 2014, at age 93, in his home in Carmel, Ind. John was born May 26, 1920, in Fort Wayne to William Edward and Lucille Wilson. He was a 1943 graduate of Indiana University and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. John was president of Wilson Partenheimer Inc. from 1948 until his retirement. He was a founding member, elder and Trustee at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church and also served on the church building committee. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Carmel, a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and a board member of the Friends of the Carmel Library. David L. Isler '47 entered Chapter Eternal March 11, 2014, at age 89, at his home in Freedom Village in Holland, Mich. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked 37 years in his family business, Atkinson & Company, with his stepfather, W. Linton Atkinson, and later retired from Duke and Associates as vice president of human resources. While he was in Indianapolis, he was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder. He enjoyed riding as a member of the Traders Point Hunt Club. Robert L. Beaty '50 entered Chapter Eternal February 11, 2014, at age 86, in Indianapolis, Ind. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bob married Marjorie Alice Beard and was employed with Union Federal Savings & Loan Co., retiring as president after 34 years of service. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Hillcrest Country Club. Alumni Update Alumni News Millard E. McAtee '49 is living a casual style in retirement at age 88 in Koloa, Hawaii. E-mail: macmcatee@ yahoo.com Jack G. Brown '50 is 86 and still plays golf weekly. He lives in Fort Myers, Fla. E-mail: jgb.1927@gmail.com R. Jerrold Ellis '54, USAF (Ret.) rode for Sigma Chi in the first Little 500. He still remembers that day and is sure he has a photo of it somewhere. Jerry lives in Lompoc, Calif. Richard K. Albershardt, M.D. '56 is enjoying retirement with his wife, Jill, in Altamonte Spring, Fla., "We will always be Hoosiers." Charles G. Gaston '58 is nearly 78 years old. "Sigma Chi gave me the social experience to get along and keep a positive attitude." Charles lives in Bloomington, Ind. Michael B. Halus '59 and his wife, Gigi, hiked more than 300 miles across northern Spain in spring 2013. He is a novice in the Episcopal Third Order of the Society of St. Francis. The couple lives in the mountains in Banner Elk, N.C. E-mail: mikehalus@gmail.com Rev. Dr. William F. Dopp '64 shares, "Greetings to all brothers of the class of 1964. Fifty years and it seems like yesterday. Blessings to one and all. Guard well in the cross." Bill lives in Escondido, Calif. E-mail: frdopp@aol.com Dr. Richard L. Simmons '68 is enjoying his 3-year-old granddaughter, Gloria, as well as reading, daily exercise, travel, and socializing. Dick lives in Atlantic Beach, Fla., with his wife, Sylvia. E-mail: drrichardsimmons@gmail.com James A. Roe '72 shares that three of his four children are in the insurance brokerage business started by his father in 1964. Jim's wife, Vicki, works in the business as well with 150 employees. They live in Indianapolis, Ind. E-mail: jroe@arlingtonroe.com Robert A. Barrett '76 retired from professor emeritus informative systems. He worked at IU, Purdue, and Fort Wayne. Rob lives in Fort Wayne, Ind., with his wife, Pamela. E-mail: barrett@ ipfw.edu Michael J. A. Darling '84 has been married to Mary for 28 years as of July 2015. Mary is a Delta Delta Delta graduate of SMU. Mike regularly runs into Tom Cole '82, and they serve on a committee for IU Business School in New York. His daughter graduated from Briar Academy in New Jersey and she now attends Colby College in Maine. Their son is in high school. E-mail: mjad9598@gmail.com Thaddeus J. Miller '94 owns DDSMatch. "Our motto is 'successfully connecting the dentist's present to their future' by helping the dental professional transition their practice to a new dentist before retirement." He works with all advisors in his process to help dental clients succeed. Thad lives in Carmel, Ind., with his wife, Paige, and their three children. E-mail: tmiller@ddsmatch.com John B. Curry '10 is an attorney at Riley Bennet & Egloff LLP in Carmel, Ind. He practices commercial and business litigation, health care, and real estate transactions. E-mail: jbcurry47@gmail.com We Want to Hear from You! A lumni are encouraged to keep us up to date on personal news about your family, career, activities, and contact information. As brothers of Lambda Chapter, we want to utilize The Lambda Letter as a way to keep in touch. Please send information for publication in the fall issue to gbrown@ penningtonco.com.

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