Sigma Chi - University of Cincinnati

Sigma Chi 3 L incoln "Link" Wendell Pavey '48 was a 1943 graduate of Withrow High School and a 1948 graduate of the University of Cin- cinnati, where he remained an active alumnus. He was most active in the Zeta Psi chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served many years as treasurer, fundraising chairman, and past president of the Sigma Chi alumni chapter. A dormitory wing of the Zeta Psi Chapter house at the University of Cincinnati was named aer Link because of his amazing fundraising efforts and lifelong service. On a national level, Link was the past vice pres- ident of the Order of Constantine (1995-1997) as well as president (1997-1999), and a grand trustee (1995-1999). He was a White Cross trust member of the Sigma Chi Foundation and served on numerous committees. Link was awarded the William T. Bringham Outstanding House Corporation Officer Award in 2004, the Semi-Century Sig in 2004, and Grand Con- sul Citation in 2005. He founded the Lincoln W. Pavey Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) formed with the specific purpose for the devel- opment and preservation of the Zeta Psi Chap- ter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity as it relates to education. Serving in the United States Army from 1944- 1946, Link was a WWII veteran. He was a trained master gunner, serving in the 104th AAA (AW) Batallion. He served in the American eater and the Asiatic/Pacific eater, receiving the Bronze Star, a Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal during his service. He was hon- orably discharged on March 1, 1946, at the rank of sergeant. Link's dedication to veterans led him to organize the construction of the Veteran's Memorial in Indian Hill, Ohio, which honors all branches of the U.S. military. It was dedicated in 2011. For his service to our country and on behalf of the Unit- ed States Congress, Link was awarded the follow- ing by Congresswoman Jean Schmidt on August 21, 2010: the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, the Asi- atic Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star At- tachment, American Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp, WWII Vic- tory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Army Expert Badge with rifle bar. Link even founded the Manilla chapter of Sigma Chi during World War II, which enabled Sigs stationed to- gether in Manilla to practice the ritual. He truly embodied all that it means to be a Sigma Chi. A Lifetime of Sigma Chi Achievement The Story Behind the Foundation Name, Lincoln Wendell Pavey '48 (Continued on page 6) Merrick McCarthy Jr. '41 entered Chapter Eternal on Feb. 5, 2016. He was 95. Merrick was born on May 4, 1920, in Cincinnati. He attended the Univer- sity of Cincinnati for two years before his education was interrupted by World War II. At the war's con- clusion, he returned to Cincinnati and received his degree in metallurgical engineering. He worked at Peerless Foundry Company in Cincinnati and then at Black-Clawson in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1971, he moved to Springfield, Ohio, and worked as the plant manager of Otis Elevator until he retired. Significant Sig Milton Anderson '50 entered Chap- ter Eternal on July 4, 2017, at the age of 90. Milton was born on March 28, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois. While a student at the University of Cincinnati, he was known as his chapter's song leader. He was also one of the editors of the International Fraternity's first Sigma Chi Sings songbooks in 1949 and 1952. Aer graduating with his bachelor's in choral music and education, he earned his master's degree in mu- sic composition at the University of California-Los Angeles. He then began his career in show business as a musical director at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. In 1962, he founded the Young Americans Chapter Eternal nonprofit educational organization, which has since become an international performance group that provides ongoing youth workshops and summer camps. Milton's credits as a music director include such shows as Rawhide and e Twilight Zone. Significant Sig Lee Comisar '53 passed away sur- rounded by his family on December 19th. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and lov- ing wife of 66 years, Joan Hempel. Son of the late Nat and Vallie Comisar, Lee was quick-witted, in- telligent and well known among his friends as an excellent card player and golfer, especially on the putting green. When his father died a few months aer opening the Maisonette in 1949, Lee le the University of Cincinnati to help his mother run the family restaurant. e Maisonette, known for its fine French cuisine and service, thrived under Lee's leadership. In addition to becoming an iconic figure in the restaurant world, Lee was President of the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was inducted into the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Hall of Fame as well as the Sigma Chi Fraternity Hall of Fame. Raymond Ferguson Jr. '55 entered Chapter Eternal on May 21, 2017. He was 84. Raymond was born on Oct. 22, 1932, in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. Aer joining Sigma Chi, serving his chapter as Consul and grad- uating from the University of Cincinnati, he spent three in the U.S. Air Force before earning his mas- ter's degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Raymond spent his career as a com- mercial banker for the Central Trust Co., and later PNC Bank in Cincinnati. He served on the board of directors for the North Side Bank and Trust Co. in Cincinnati until his death. omas Boudinet '56 entered Chapter Eternal at the age of 84 on April 10, 2017. omas was born on March 9, 1933, in Middletown, Ohio, and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Aer graduating from the Uni- versity of Cincinnati, he worked with Procter and Gamble before settling into a long career with IBM in St. Louis. omas was an active member of Saint Michael and Saint George Episcopal Church for

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