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G
oing to Misourri S&T
was an easy decision
for Ray Zesch '70. While
he was still a senior in high
school, Ray went to visit a
friend in Rolla. During that
time, he met and talked to
many SigEps, which made
it an easy decision to pledge
in the fall.
Sigma Phi Epsilon was a
home away from home.
Through all the events and
brotherhood, Ray fondly
remembers his time in the
Chapter House. "Some of
my favorite memories are
the party weekends, like
Homecoming, Sweethearts, and St. Pat's," he
says. "But I also remember time spent with each
of my brothers just hanging out on weekends
and late nights solving all the world's problems.
I remember the time between Thanksgiving and
Christmas when the fire in the fireplace burned
non-stop. I remember returning to Rolla after
Christmas with the feeling that I was coming
back home again."
Now as an alumnus, Ray works on the alumni
board and with the Balanced Man Program,
which helps develop character and instill
SigEp values. Ray hopes to accomplish many
things with the program, such as help the men
experience the brotherhood, live SigEp values,
and provide support every year as an alumni
board member. "The alumni are the foundation
that makes the current
undergraduate experience
possible," he says. "Even
if you are not currently
involved as an alumnus,
many have contributed
financially. There are many
ways that alumni can help;
something that fits you can
be found. You will be repaid
many times over for your
help. The young men at
Rolla are the best, and it is a
real privilege to know them."
Ray says working on the
board has allowed him to
maintain contact and even
connect with brothers he
might not have known otherwise. He stays
connected with many brothers through e-mail and
Facebook. Ray's advice for the undergraduates
is to always maintain communication. "Stay in
touch with your brothers as you start your jobs
and families; today it is easier than ever with
social media, and join the SigEp MO Gamma
group on LinkedIn," he says.
Ray is now retired and is enjoying it. He and his
wife, Maggi, live on a small lake near Byrnes
Mill, Missouri, and enjoy fishing and hunting
with their son, Darren, and grandchildren,
and they also have a daughter, Renée. Ray is
an active member of Spring Hills Presbyterian
Church. He and Maggi will be traveling soon.
Ray can be reached at rrzesch@gmail.com.
Donald R. Bogue '55 passed away on August
21, 2014, at the age of 81. Donald was a graduate
of Roosevelt Senior High School, class of 1950,
in Monticello, Ind., and served his country in the
U.S. Army. Donald worked for Delco-Remy in
sales and heavy duty systems, retiring in 1988.
He attended Faith Presbyterian Church.
Michael J. Cullen '55 passed away on July 19.
He resided in Sun City Center, Fla. He treasured
his Missouri Gamma friendships and loved all of
his fraternity brothers.
Louis James Nolfo '61 passed away on
December 14, 2014, in Huntsville, Ala. He
is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Tim
Nolfo, Drew Nolfo, and Nancy Borysko; eight
grandchildren; and sister, Mary Layton, and her
husband, John, of St. Louis, Mo.
the alumni board could benefit from your
professional skills, or perhaps from skills
you learned from your favorite hobby or
recreational activity."
Looking at the undergraduates now, Mike
sees that they need alumni involvement.
Alumni understand what they're going
through and can provide insight for life in
Rolla and after they graduate. "They need
to hear these life lessons from as many
people as possible and in as many ways as
possible," he says. "Just a little contact with
an alumnus that they can identify with can
make all of the difference."
Mike and his wife of 33 years, Sherri, live in
St. Louis. In his free time, Mike likes to work
on cars and tractors and tinker with anything
that is broken to try and fix it. He can be
reached at schmidtmtnexus7@gmail.com.
Connect with MO Gamma
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MISSOURI GAMMA CHAPTER
www.mogammasigep.com
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SIGMA PHI EPSILON HEADQUARTERS
www.sigep.org
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MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
www.mst.edu
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FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/groups/185200714902472
www.facebook.com/sigepmogamma
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TWITTER
www.twitter.com/officialsigep
www.twitter.com/SigEpMOGamma
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LINKEDIN
www.linkedin.com/groups/Sigma-Phi-Epsilon-Missouri-Gamma-49092/about
www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=8354200
www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=36627
Alumnus Found a Home Away
from Home at MO Gamma
Ray Zesch '70 Serves the Alumni Board
and the Balanced Man Program
IN MEMORIAM
