In Memoriam Friends
Warren J. Amstutz, Bluffton, Ohio, May 23, 2009. Kathryn M. Bauknecht, Cleveland, Ohio, March 15, 2009. She served as an officer during World War II and worked for the United States government as a chemist. After serving her country, Kathryn was a technical editor for NASA in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Bauknecht, LLB ’22, LLD ’79. James R. Condon, Lakeview, Ohio, April 24, 2009. James worked as a custodian at Ohio Northern before his retirement in 2003. James was active in the Lakeview Eagles Aerie 3615 and Moose Lodge 1533 and was an avid Ohio State University fan. He was survived by family and friends. Leah L. Cooper, Akron, Ohio, March 9, 2008. Throughout her career, Leah served as a nurse at City Hospital. She was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church and the Alumni Association of Isabel Firestone School of Nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cooper, BSPh ’54. Ruth N. Holtzapple, Elida, Ohio, July 18, 2006. She was an active member of her church and was an elementary school teacher for Elida Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Holtzapple. Dorothea M. (Nihiser) Peltier, Delphos, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Peltier. Marcia B. Potter, Wallingford, Conn., Jan. 22, 2006. Marcia received her master’s degree in education and, upon graduation from Eastern Connecticut University, she taught in several school systems throughout the country. She is survived by her husband Edward Potter, BSME ’47, three children, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Max F. Porter, Mount Sterling, Ohio, Nov. 22, 2005. Max was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for more than 50 years. He established the Porter Funeral Home in 1968. He is survived by his wife, Mary Porter. Audrey J. Sammetinger, Centerburg, Ohio, June 7, 2009. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Audrey served her country from 1944-46. She dedicated her life to volunteer work in the community. She was a board member for the Knox County Public Library and active in the March of Dimes, Knox County Humane Society
and The American Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll E. Sammetinger, JD ’49. Georgia P. (Lianos) Schoenberger, Sandusky, Ohio, May 24, 2009. Georgia attended Ohio Northern and Bowling Green Normal School. She was an active member of her community. She is survived by her husband, Loren Schoenberger, BA ’47, JD ’49. Ruth (Barlow) Shult, Seattle, Wash., April 19, 2009. Ruth worked as an assistant professor and lecturer in English at Heidelberg College, Ohio Northern University and Ohio State University. She was a passionate and popular teacher loved by her students. She is survived by her husband, Donald. Virginia E. (Fisher) White, Lima, Ohio, Sept. 8, 2009. Virginia taught school for 34 years. She taught at Lima Senior High School, Central Junior High School, Elida Schools, Bluffton College, and Ohio Northern University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter White, BA ’41, JD ’48, A CIT ’94, LLD ’00.
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Ethel M. (Kauble) Johnson, AA, Wharton, Ohio, July 29, 2009. She was an active member of her church and was a member of the Wyandot County Retired Teachers Association and the Mt. Blanchard Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ordell.
1928
Alyce W. Jenkins, AA, Lima, Ohio, April 25, 2009. After graduating from ONU, Alyce enjoyed a long teaching career, the majority of which was spent at Roosevelt School. She is survived by family and friends.
1930
Norma C. (Strahm) Mawhorter, BA, Toledo, Ohio, June 8, 2009. During her career she taught at a local Toledo high school and coached their basketball team. She was a caseworker for the Lucas County Welfare Department and eventually became the director of Social Service Department at William Roche Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William.
1931
Edna P. (Smith) Branstetter, AA, Spencerville, Ohio, July 22, 2009. Edna was a teacher in both the Spencerville and Lima school systems. She was a member of the
Spencerville United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, BA ’27. Frances D. (Bauer) Melvin, AA, Hamersville, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1995.
1933
Thelma J. (Watkins) Harris, AA, Dade City, Fla., Sept. 18, 2009. She retired as an elementary school teacher from the Wellington and Bay Village, Ohio, areas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. Gladys I. (Huey) Moze, AA, Port Charlotte, Fla., May 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William.
1934
Eloise (Lugibill) Balmer, AA, Onekama, Mich., Nov. 30, 2007.
1936
Ralph O. Borland, BSEd, Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2009. Ralph was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from the WrightPatterson Air Force Base Strategic Command. He was preceded in death by both his first and second wives, Maxine and Edie. Jack S. Reddick, BSCHE, Blacklick, Ohio, Oct. 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen.
1937
Eleanor R. Baum, BA, Lima, Ohio, July 5, 2008.
1938
Eleanor R. Baum, BSEd, Lima, Ohio, July 5, 2008. Claire E. Wible, BA, Dunedin, Fla., Jan. 7, 2009.
1939
Leroy “Bud” A. Keel, BA, BSBA, Findlay, Ohio, June 7, 2009. Bud retired from the Marathon Oil Company in the auditing and accounting department. While at ONU he was a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from ONU in 1986. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna.
1941
Emerson L. Finke, BSPh, Oak Harbor, Ohio, May 22, 2009. Emerson was a World War II veteran. He owned and operated the Finke Pharmacy in Oak Harbor from 1951-83. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor. Earl M. Robinson, BA, Enid, Okla., March 4, 2009. Earl was a physician and surgeon; he
was the chief of staff at several hospitals. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda “Cassie” Robinson.
1942
Jane W. (Weaver) Pease, BSEd, Tiffin, Ohio, Dec. 30, 2008. She taught at East Junior High from 1960 until 1992 when she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Pease. George D. Sauer, JD, Marietta, Ohio, July 10, 2009. George served as a counter intelligence agent for the U.S. Army during World War II. After defending his country, George opened a law practice in Columbus. In 1949, he moved back to Marietta, where he established a private law practice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth. He is survived by his children and grandchildren. Vernon L. Young, JD, Seaman, Ohio, Dec. 29, 2008. Vernon was a lawyer for Young and Caldwell and a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. He was also a lifetime member of the Republican Presidential Task Force. He is survived by his wife, Eileen.
1943
Glen Hover, BSPh, Findlay, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2009. Glen was a World War II veteran. He was the former owner of the Night and Day Laundry and was a projectionist for several local theaters. He is survived by his wife, Lavera. Ruth P. (Byerly) Huber, BA, Bluffton, Ohio, June 18, 2009. Ruth had a very fulfilling career. She used her nursing degree from ONU to help many during the war. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald. Albert J. Nave, BA, Phoenix, Ariz., April 11, 2009. Albert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After serving his country, Albert went on to become a CPA and partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, and is survived by his three children, six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Robert L. Purdy, BA, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2008. A World War II veteran, Robert was the director of athletics for the Berea City Schools and held positions with the Athletic Director Association. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. Fred A. Wilcox, BSME, Fairview Park, Ohio, June 29, 2009. After 47