Alpha Gamma Rho - Penn State University

7 alpha gamma rho actiVes reach oUt to alUmni For PhilanthroPic sUPPort M y name is McKenzie Gary '13 (Γ1626), and I've been working very closely with my THON co-chairman, Ben Apuzzo '14 (Γ1674), along with the sisters of Omega Phi Alpha, to raise money for children with pediatric cancer. Last year, the brotherhood of the Gamma Chapter managed to raise $28,128. This year, we've been working on ideas to raise even more money. THON has raised more than $127 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital since 1977, and we ask for your generous support to help us fight for a cure. If you have any questions, know of any corporations that would be interested in donating, or would generally like to talk about THON, please contact me at mackdgary@ gmail.com or Ben at benapuzzo@gmail.com. For the Kids, McKenzie Gary '13 (Γ1626) THON Co-Chairman phatcatkid@yahoo.com Tom Nicchi '99 (Γ1430) with Aziz Ansari at his comedy club, The Comedy Works, in Albany, N.Y. Ansari was so impressed with their local club that he scheduled additonal performances. There's nothing more exciting than a 10 a.m. alumni board meeting...in new furniture! Alumni Update Chapter Eternal Howard Busch '37 entered Chapter Eternal on September 15, 2014. He served in WWII and retired as a colonel. After his service to the military, Howard worked with the U.S. Soil Conservation Society. He was a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association, the Nittany Lion Club, the Penn State Pioneers, the Retired Officer's Association, and was the director of the Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation. He is survived by his wife, Sara; his daughter, Barbara; and his grandchildren. Wallace Dunlap '38 entered Chapter Eternal on May 7. Wally was preceded in death by his wife, Sarabell, who passed away on April 3. He was a faithful member of the Zion Lutheran Church and a lifetime member and supporter of the Penn State Alumni Association. He is survived by his four children and eight grandchildren. Torrence "Bill" Dohl '48 entered Chapter Eternal on April 11 in Venice, Fla. After serving in the Army and seeing action in the battles of Leyte and Okinawa, he came back to Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University. He moved to Lancaster to work for New Holland Machine Company in the service department after graduating in 1950, where he met Doris Nestel. They were married in 1951. In 1959, he was sent to open a baler factory in Lyon, France, taking his family along. Bill was responsible for the development of the New Holland Sperry expansion throughout Europe, including the purchase of Clays Combine Co., Belgium, and was the director of European operations for New Holland before coming back to Lancaster in 1969. In 1971, Bill and his wife and daughter moved to Lebanon, Ohio, to run the short-lived New Holland Special Products Division. After management changes at the top of New Holland, he left and moved to Chicago. Bill finished his career as head of the Arnolt Corporation in Warsaw, Indiana. After retiring, Bill and Doris moved to Venice, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Torrence W. "Terry" Dohl Jr. and Cynthia L. "Cindy" Dohl; a grandson, Thomas O. "Tod" Dohl and his wife, Tashauna; his great-grandsons, T.O. Dohl Jr. and W. Sullivan Dohl; as well as two sisters, Barbara Beach and Louise Palmetier. Frank Hogeland '50 entered Chapter Eternal on May 26. He was very involved in pastoring, farming, gardening, training horses, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy; his children, Kathy, Wayne, Carol, Barbara, and Ruth; his 15 grandchildren; and his 12 great grandchildren. George W. Ridge '54 entered Chapter Eternal on January 12. He was a test developer for farm equipment and received three patents for his work. George was also a co-owner of Black Bear Truss Company. He served as a deacon at Friends Lutheran Church, Liberty, and Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his sister, Alice; and 13 nieces and nephews. Russell Till '63 entered Chapter Eternal in February while vacationing in Puerto Rico. He is remembered for being patient, funny, adventurous, and kind. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Ellen; his daughter, Jennifer; and granddaughter, Martha Catherine. Penny Hallowell '48 (Γ571), Bill Nichol '50 (Γ603), and Bill Yerkes '49 (Γ592) remember Bill Dohl '48 (Γ561) with great fondness. (Continued on page 8)

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