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Theta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi
University of Michigan
P.O. Box 3244
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3244
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Homecoming
and Campaign
Ceremony
Save the Date!
M
ichigan's Homecoming game this year
will be against the Rutgers on October
28. Kickoff has been set for 12 p.m. and we
hope you can join us at the Chapter House.
We are planning a barbecue dinner gathering
at the house on Friday evening.
On Saturday morning, we will be unveiling the
permanent restoration campaign recognition
plaque and tailgating with the undergraduate
Chapter. Please mark your calendar and we
will share more details as they come.
Alumni updAte
ALUMNI NEWS
Robert D. Miller '49 is enjoying the active
life with his wife, Barbara, and their three sons,
Jeff, Mark, and Dan, who are all in California.
Bob enjoys golf, playing the trumpet in a local
concert band, and painting. He would love to
hear from his Theta Theta brothers. E-mail:
bobmiller1927@sbcglobal.net
Richard E. Weinberg '50 is enjoying the beach
life off the Pacific. He loves that his family
lives within minutes and he is able to see them
daily. He also enjoys playing golf, swimming,
cycling, and volunteer work. His wife, Libby, is
in Eldercare, but is he able to see her daily.
Lance C. Minor Jr. '55 keeps up with Paul
Thomas '55 and Drew Radel '55. He left
Sports Illustrated in August of 1992 to become
an alcohol and drug counselor due to the loss
of his first wife, Barbara. He married Margie
Gilbert in September of '99. He loves to travel
and spend time with his family in New Canaan,
Conn. E-mail: lcmj27@optonline.net
Robert M. Appleman '56 used his retirement to
become an artist. You can view some of his work
at www.applemanart.com or you can reach him
at bob@applemanart.com.
James N. Bowman '56 was a coach and admin
at the Air Force Academy from 1958 to 2007.
After getting his wings, he was assigned to the
AFA from 1958 to 2007. He resides in Corvallis,
Ore., with his wife, Mae.
Bart C. Hazleton '61 retired in 2004 but still
works part time with previous employer, BYK-
Gardner. His wife, Ann, of 49 years, recently
passed away in August of 2016. He is glad to
have his family close by to help out. Bart keeps
busy by volunteering and fly-fishing. E-mail:
hazleton@q.com
Paul D. Cooper '63 retired last year from
law practice. He loves traveling and enjoyed
spending time in Bonita Springs, Fla. E-mail:
pauldoug@centurylink.net
Terry L. Slonaker '63 operated an architectural
firm called Slonaker McCall Architects in South
Central Pennsylvania for 34 years. Terry has
traveled with the alumni association five times
since 2006 and spent some time in Acapulco,
Mexico. In his spare time, he likes to play golf
and has gone boating on the Chesapeake Bay for
the past 25 years. E-mail: tslona2667@aol.com
Richard N. Gentry Jr. '66 recently retired from
47-plus years of practicing law in Peoria, Ill. He
plans on traveling with his wife, Judith, in their
travel trailer. Other plans include volunteer work
and becoming involved in senior continuing
education with the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at Bradley University. He resides in
Peoria, Ill. E-mail: peoriagentry@home.com
Jon G. March '66 recently celebrated his 50th
wedding anniversary with his wife, Mary Ann.
E-mail: @millerjohnson.com
Ronald B. Strauss '74 retired from Steelcase
Inc. He now works with a nonprofit organization
called Beckmaze Historical Society of Wyoming
and The Dewey-Wedgwood Home. He spends
his time off with his wife, Vivian, in Wyoming,
Mich. E-mail: ronaldstrauss154@yahoo.com
Kurt Wilder '81 was appointed by Governor
Rick Snyder to the Michigan Supreme Court
on May 9. Prior to the appointment, Kurt
had served on the Michigan Court of Appeals
since 1998. Congratulations, Kurt! E-mail:
kwilder@courts.mi.gov
Todd H. Hoffman '82 is on to his fourth
career in retail. He has started three successful
businesses (two tech start-ups) and has "never
worked for the man," he says. He enjoys the
fact that his son, Trevor, became a Sigma Chi at
Carnegie Mellon University in 2013. He says it
was great to see the Theta Theta men this past
fall. E-mail: todd@tappihgonglass.com
David J. Riberi '88 rebranded his company after
20 years from CCS Presentation Systems Inc. to
Lightwerks communication Systems Inc. You can
check out his website at www.lightwerks.com or
you can reach him at daveriberi@gmail.com.
John W. Hoekman '90 is opening his first of
several cryotherapy centers in New York City
in 2017. "Come see me in Tribeca to get your
freeze on!" he says. E-mail: jhoekman@me.com
Ross L. Bernhaut '16 is completing his master's
in history of art, focusing on South Asia and the
Himalayas, at the University of Pennsylvania.
He plans on receiving his degree in May 2018.
E-mail: at rossbernhaut@gmail.com
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Governor Rick Snyder appoints Kurt Wilder '81
to the Michigan Supreme Court.
