Alpha Gamma Rho
Alumni Association
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Mexico, PA 17056-0102
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alumni update
Chapter Eternal
William "Bill" Altmeyer '55 entered Chapter
Eternal on February 4. While attending Penn
State, he sang in the Glee Club. After graduation,
Bill worked for Babcock and Wilcox at NUMEC
in Apollo as a supervisor of the chemical lab for
26 years, retiring in 1985, and was a partner of
Leechburg Stainless Steel Inc. Bill was an avid
Pittsburgh sports fan and sang in a barbershop
quartet in the Kiski Valley. He liked collecting
Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. But most of
all, Bill loved spending time with his family,
especially his grandchildren. Bill is survived
by his wife of 57 years, Alberta M. Summerhill
Altmeyer, three children, five grandchildren, a
sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and several
nieces and nephews.
Edward "Ted" V. MacArthur '63 entered
Chapter Eternal on February 27. He was a
UniServ for the Pennsylvania State Education
Association, retiring 32 years later as the
assistant executive director of field services. In
retirement, Ted was a well-known and respected
antiques dealer. He is survived by his wife, three
children, a brother-in-law, three nieces, three
grandchildren, 11 great-nieces and nephews, and
his beloved Scottish Terrier.
Joseph Bowker '67 entered Chapter Eternal on
February 3. He was a U.S. Army veteran and
served as a first lieutenant during the Vietnam
War and in the Tennessee Army National Guard
as a captain. Joseph was a member of the Penn
State Alumni Association and the Varsity's Club
at Penn State. He enjoyed golf, woodworking,
sailing, and camping. Joseph is survived by his
wife of 48 years, Candy Bowker, two nephews,
and nieces.
Alumni News
Wyatt Gosnell '61 is an EMT and a lifetime
member of The Lake of the Woods Rescue
Squad. He lives in Locust Grove, Va. E-mail:
wgosnell@aol.com
John W. Sutton '63 meets for golf, dinner, and
Canada fishing with two other ΑΓΡ brothers after
more than 50 years. John is still trading grain
every week. He lives in Lansdale, Pa. E-mail:
grainman.jws@verizon.net
Timothy Strickler '66 is still teaching human
and comparative anatomy at Grand Valley State
University, running the plastanation lab, and
growing a variety of apples as well as providing
scionwood for folks who would like to grow their
own. He lives in Grand Rapids, Mich. E-mail
stricklt@gvsu.edu
Rick G. Steinmeyer '69 reports that after
many trips to Bonita Springs, Fla., he knew it
was where he wanted to be after graduation.
Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni, undergraduates, and parents. If your son is still attending
Penn State, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address
to update our records. Thank you.
Rick spent 10 years in the food industry and
learned about GNC when in school, which is the
company that built Bonita Bay.
Bob Lauffer '73 (Γ1031) proudly displays his
game from his most eventful turkey hunt ever
on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7.
Jim Hallowell '73 (Γ1025) and his wife,
Nancy, celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary in August. They were joined by
Lynn Dietrich '70 (Γ978) and his wife, Joyce,
as well as Ed Hartman '75 (Γ1062) and
his wife, Diane, all whom were part of the
wedding back in 1976!
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