Alpha Tau Omega - Iowa State University

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY PAGE 3 Chapter Eternal______________ Dan Wedemeyer '65 entered Chapter Eternal on March 16. He spent his career at the School of Communications at the University Hawaii and retired in 2011 after a career spanning more than 30 years. Dan traveled to dozens of countries and was the co-author or co-editor of several books and dozens of articles and policy reports. For all his accomplishments in research, Dan was equally known for his teaching and mentoring. He received the Presidential Citation for Excellence in Teaching from the University of Hawaii. His influence as a teacher led to former students and colleagues establishing the Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award at UH that encourages graduate students to excel at teaching. Dan is survived by his wife, Setsuko, and numerous friends and family. Alumni News________________ Alfred H. Hausrath '42 had a great 30-year career as an aerospace engineer and now has put in 28 years as a happy retiree. He and his wife, Mary, celebrated 67 years of marriage earlier this year. "I would love to hear from any of the class of '42 and those living in the house during the early post-war years." E-mail: haus.iii@cox.net Stanley E. Blinks '46 reports that life is good at 88 years old. "I don't drive, although I could, but my son, Scott, controls my keys. My knees bother me from years of tramping through the woods as a forester for Weyerhauser for 31 years. I miss the brothers a lot." Stanley lives in Chehalis, Wash. ALUMNI UPDATE Newton F. Hanson '48 reports that he is past 90 now, and holding up pretty well. He and his wife, Lon Ada, live in Gulfport, Miss. E-mail: nfhanson@bellsouth.net Dr. George T. Fisher '49 and his wife, Kathryn, live in Franklin, N.C., and have been married for 64 years. He is still in the pulpit and in the "calling ministry" for aged parishioners. John W. Olds '53 and his wife, Rosemary, returned to Iowa in 1972 and have lived in Des Moines ever since. Rosemary is a retired college professor and John is a semi-retired infectious disease physician working part time as a medical advisor to the Iowa Board of Medicine. Richard T. Michell '57 is president of Michell Marketing Inc., which has allowed him to visit 28 countries around the world and experience many great things. He and his wife, Marti, live in Chamblee, Ga., and have two children, Jeffry and Stacy. E-mail: rmichell@frommarti.com Maj. Garth E. Phillips '58 lives with his wife, Molly, in senior independent housing in Leesburg, Fla. E-mail: garthp@emparqmail.com Michael R. Sorden '65 is retired and enjoys playing a lot of golf, traveling, and spending time with his granddaughters. He and his wife, Judy, live in Geneva, Ill. E-mail: sordenm@yahoo.com Stephen D. Stroup '69 lives outside of Nashville and has been married to his wife, Kathy, for 45 years. They have two daughters who live in Chattanooga, and one son who lives in Vermont. Rex L. Troute '75 lives in Burlington, Iowa. His second novel, Created, was published in August (createdthenovel.com). Also in August, Rex had a successful kidney transplant. E-mail: rtroute@thehawkeye.com Robert F. Glahe '77 is a self-taught artist, selling his small sculptures at art shows around the Chicago area, assisted by his wife, Linda. "It's our bonding time while our kids are in college." Robert and Linda live in Wheaton, Ill. Scott D. Krambeck '80 retired from the Navy as a captain after 30 years of service in December 2012. He started his second career in February 2013 with General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems Inc. He and his wife, Laura, have twin daughters, Sophia and Lydia, who started transitional kindergarten in August. They live in San Diego, Calif. E-mail: scott.krambeck@ gmail.com John Herrig II '01 and his wife, Bethany, live in Fincastle, Va., and have two daughters, Jaden and Piper, with a third child on the way in January. He has been with Altec Industries since graduating in 2004. E-mail: dutchfootballguru@yahoo.com Stephen Italiano Algonquin, Ill. Ethan LaBeck Round Lake, Ill. Brett Landwehr Quincy, Ill. Arturo Marquez Des Moines, Iowa Logan McBee Davenport, Iowa Bryce Pahl Algonquin, Ill. Jackson Pearce Kildeer, Ill. Frederick Pierce Aurora, Ill. Kevin Ripp Cross Plains, Wis. Josef Rogers Omaha, Neb. Riley Schneekloth Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ian Seal Franklin, Tenn. Devlin Van Gaal Alexandria, Minn. Marc Weckerlin Coralville, Iowa Kyle Whitaker Cary, Ill. WE NEED YOUR RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATIONS G amma Upsilon needs your recommendations for recruitment. If you know any young men who possess the values and expectations it takes to be a successful member of Alpha Tau Omega, please contact Recruitment Chairmen Mackenzie Copeland '16 (mfc@iastate.edu) and Thomas Nellen '16 (tenellen@iastate.edu). House tours and recruitment events will take place in the coming months. Thank you for your help!

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