Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Michigan

page 2 G rowing up an athlete, it's no surprise that Woodie Fox '68 can still remember how it felt to be named intramural champions in 1968. As a track letterman, Woodie spent his collegiate years running hurdles for the university and representing SigEp on the intramural fields. "We did a lot of good things. SigEp was a great place to be together and help each other," he said. Outside of intramurals, SigEp brothers also helped each other succeed in the classroom and in life. Woodie encourages current undergraduates to take advantage of the contacts they will make in school and to be involved as much as possible. "You never know what contacts you make can help you along the way or if you can help them," he said. "Be involved so you get to know people." A few summers ago, Woodie visited the chapter house and was able to tour the facility despite being in a wheelchair after suffering from a stroke. "It's exciting that SigEp bought this property and made it into a home," he said. "It looks pretty neat to me and is wheelchair accessible, which is nice for older alumni. I was impressed with how the architects were able to make a church into a house." Throughout the years, Woodie has stayed involved with the chapter by meeting up with alumni from his era, donating money, and through the friendship of John Kapusky '69. "Take the time to come back and visit," he advises alumni who have lost touch with the chapter. "Many alumni were mad when the house burnt down and the chapter was experiencing problems, but so many come back and see what is happening and that we have a good chapter with nice house." Starting his sophomore year, Woodie worked at a camp through the university and developed an interest in working with children. Upon graduation, he taught elementary physical education in Indianapolis. Nearly 10 years ago, Woodie was inducted into his high school's hall of fame for hurdles. Woodie lives in New Palestine, Ind., and can be reached at woody.fox@comcast.net. The Winning Team Woodie Fox '68 Values His SigEp Experience CHAPTER NECROLOGY James Sears '43 (October 3, 2010) Robert Earl '44 (July 4, 2015) Louis Fischl '45 (May 6, 2015) Donald Curto '46 (June 21, 2014) Edwin J. Berninger '47 (August 1, 2013) Donald Lindquist '47 (December 2014) Thomas R. Boyd '49 (September 22, 2014) Roger Bellows '50 (May 16, 2011) Charles Goff '50 (August 6, 2012) Daniel Treacy '50 (January 2014) Harold Niemeyer '51 (May 19, 2012) David L. Space '52 (December 13, 2013) James A. Schaefer '54 (November 9, 2014) Richard A. McGowan '57 (October 20, 2015) Rondald den Broeder '59 (2013) Jack Heck '61 (August 31, 2014) Philip G. Swan '65 (May 28, 2015) Dwayne X. Riley '69 (December 4, 2013) CHAPTER ETERNAL Donald A. Edward '47 entered Chapter Eternal on January 15, 2016. Don held master's degrees in education and literature and a law degree. He served in the Army during WWII and wrote a book, A Private's Diary, about his wartime experiences. Donald taught high school in Detroit for 30 years, sold real estate and insurance, and was a professor at Ferris State University for 16 years. Thomas D. Cramer '49 entered Chapter Eternal on January 26 at 88 years old. Tom loved SigEp with all his heart and was active in the local Pittsburgh chapters. William L. Hulbert '51 entered Chapter Eternal on February 17 at the age of 87 to prostate cancer. During the Korean War, Bill became a naval officer. After three years in the Navy, he joined a stock brokerage firm. In retirement, he traveled throughout Europe and wrote two books, one a journal of his travels and the other a novel about politics. Bill and his wife, Patricia, had four sons and seven grandchildren. He lived in Annapolis, Md., and Pompano Beach, Fla. Vanu Bachi '65 entered Chapter Eternal on April 5 at the age of 74. Vanu lived with his wife, Lynne, in Hannibal, Mo., and had one daughter and four step-children. He was a retired vice president of development and community relations for Hannibal Regional Hospital and away from work, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and cooking. For Vanu, Saturdays in the fall meant Michigan football and he attended home games for more than 38 years. ALUMNI NEWS John Thomas '57 was elected as a trustee of New Trier Township in May. He is both a Winnetka park commissioner and Winnetka plan commissioner. John shares that a women's residence hall on North Campus is named after his grandfather, Hugo Paul Thieme. John lives in Winnetka, Ill. E-mail: enjthomas@aol.com Thomas P. Rockwell '58 lives in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., with his wife, Susan. The couple has four children, two of whom are doctors and the other two are engineers. Tom retired from Vandeveer Garzia in 2000 and enjoys studying Great Lake history and building model trains. A. Mike McGrath '59 has visited all the major continents and planned a trip to the Baltic countries this summer. Mike enjoys fishing in the Gulf and working out at his local gym. He lives in Pensacola, Fla. E-mail: ammcgr@cox.net David Pampu '62 is thoroughly enjoying retirement and doing a lot of traveling. He retired in 2002 as the deputy executive director for the Denver Regional Council of Governments. David and his wife, Joyce, have three adult children, Elizabeth, Barbara, and Audrey, and live in Denver, Colo. E-mail: jdpampu@compcast.net Stephen A. Trodden '62 lives several blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, travels frequently, and reads to children at the local elementary school. He also plays a lot of golf and recently shot his age. Steve lives in Bethany Beach, Del., with his wife, Regina. E-mail: baseball1957@verizon.net Gary L. Sawdy, D.D.S. '68 has been enjoying Alaska since 1976. Gary retired in 2016 but still practices dentistry through volunteer work abroad and in Alaska. Gary spends his time hunting, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding. E-mail: gsawdzth@gmail.com R. Larry Greene '70 retired in 2014 as a records management analyst for Hunterdon County. Larry and his wife, Susan, live in Frenchtown, N.J. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and golf, reading, and traveling. E-mail: thegreenehouse@earthlink.net Robert E. Oldani '80 and his wife, Stephanie, recently became grandparents to Emma Grace. They maintain an active lifestyle in Virginia Beach, Va. After retiring from a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy, Bob now supports the Navy as a government civilian. E-mail: oldanifive@aol.com Alumni Update

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