In Memoriam
2012
MABEL PELLS MARSHALL ’39, formerly of
Hancock, Wis., died March 18, 2012. At Ripon, she studied English and German. She taught at Hancock High School and later became the librarian at Tri-County Schools. She lived for more than 50 years on the family farm in rural Hancock. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Hancock and served as clerk for the North Deerfield Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter. MYRA SAGER ’40 of Wheaton,
Ill., died Jan. 28, 2012. At Ripon, she studied English and classics. She received her master’s degree from the University of Michigan. For more than 40 years, she taught in North Fond du Lac, Wilmot and Burlington, Wis., and for the last 32 years at Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. She was a member of the Church of the Presentation in North Fond du Lac.
and was a member of Partners in the Legacy. Survivors include one son and two daughters. Her husband, ERVIN “ZIP” ZIPPEL ’43, died in 2005. WILLIAM EVANS JR. ’43, a longtime resident
of Menomonee Falls, Wis., died at home in California, Dec. 29, 2011. He attended Ripon College and the University of WisconsinMadison. He served in the 516th Army Air Corps Band from 1942-45. He worked in the Menomonee Falls public school system from 1950-86 as a high school history teacher, principal of Lincoln School and assistant superintendent of schools. He sang in the choir of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ for many years. He was active in Kiwanis and performed in the Patio Players Community Theater Group. He enjoyed playing golf, sheepshead and bridge. Survivors include his wife, Marcella “Chell” Evans, 24903 Moulton Parkway, Apt. 462, Laguna Hills, CA 92653; one son; and a brother, JOSEPH EVANS SR. ’43.
MARY ANDERSON PANEBAKER ’41 of Oak
Creek, Colo., and Venice, Fla., died Aug. 29, 2011.She studied educational studies at Ripon. She was a retired second-grade teacher in the Benjamin School District. Survivors include one son. MATTHEW G. BUSHNER ’42
of Sheboygan, Wis., died Jan. 23, 2012. At Ripon, he studied physics and mathematics. He did advanced studies at the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan. He worked for many years at the GM plant in Oak Creek and retired as a professor of physics at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He enjoyed traveling, camping and the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his wife, Nora, 630 N. Sixth St., No. 201, Sheboygan, WI 53081. GEORGE LARSON ’42 of Salt Lake City, Utah, died May 29, 2012. At Ripon, he studied biology and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in the 5th Infantry Division during World War II, serving in Iceland, Ireland, England and France. He later rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in Reserves and retired in 1966. In 1951, he joined the FBI in the U.S. Department of Justice and was a special agent in offices in Louisville, South Bend, Detroit, Kalamazoo, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. He retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Jane, 4194 Diana Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84124; and two sons. His first wife, ANNELLE MOORE LARSON ’41, died in 2003. HELEN FOSSLAND ZIPPEL ’42 of Mequon,
Wis., formerly of Whitefish Bay, Wis., died May 22, 2012. She studied math and physics at Ripon
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ANNE OLSON GUENTER ’44 of Rhinelander, Wis., died March 14, 2012. At Ripon, she studied psychology and history. She was a talented pianist and organist. She was a teacher’s aide in the Title I program from 1971-81 with the Rhinelander School District. She also volunteered as a reading tutor. She was a lifelong member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and was active in numerous church activities, including the handbell choir. She served the church for many years as an organist and accompanied the church choirs. She was a former member of the American Association of University Women and enjoyed playing bridge and Yahtzee games. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. Her husband, KERMIT GUENTHER ’44, preceded her in death, Feb. 26, 2012. KERMIT GUENTHER ’44 of Rhinelander, Wis., died Feb. 26, 2012. At Ripon, he participated in ROTC and majored in economics. He served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He joined his father in managing the family’s wholesale lumber business, Oneida Cedar and Lumber Co., for many years. He later worked in the business office at Coca-Cola Bottling in Rhinelander and as business administrator at Headwaters Regional Achievement Center. He attended Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golf, downhill and cross country skiing, bridge, playing Yahtzee, and watching the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and University of Wisconsin athletic teams. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. His wife, ANNE OLSON GUENTHER ’44, followed him in death March 14, 2012. DONALD YOUNG ’44 of Downers Grove, Ill., died March 30, 2012. He was a communications officer in the infantry during World War II. At Ripon, he studied physics and mathematics, and
he received his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. His work involved understanding the physical world through research into high energy physics, including work at MURA Laboratory; as the first hire in Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; leading the fabrication of the 50 MeV linac; and serving as deputy director of the Accelerator Division. He also had been a university professor, president of PAC, consultant and national adviser to U.S. Congressional committees. Survivors include his wife, BILLIE HOOPER YOUNG ’46, 4513 Cornell Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515; one son and two daughters; and a sister-in-law, PAT HOOPER POATE ’43. FRED BEDFORD ’45 of Sequim, Wash., died
Feb. 29, 2012. He attended Ripon College for three years until called to duty by the Army Air Force (AAF) in the summer of 1944. He became a second lieutenant flight control officer specializing in meteorology. He earned bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota. He worked as a general practitioner before training in anesthesiology. He went on several mission trips including Mercy Ships, Honduras, and Oaxaca, Mexico, and he helped make parts for Personal Energy Transportation (PET) bicycles for amputees. He was on the board of the Sequim Habitat for Humanity. He also loved sailing. Survivors include two sons and one daughter; and grandchildren, including SARAH JANE LANDRETH ’11. EDWARD BIELEFELDT ’45 of Stuart, Fla., died Dec. 1, 2011. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Michigan State University and received his master’s of business administration degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He worked as a director of dietetics and a nutritional consultant. He enjoyed his lake house in Michigan and the simplicity of country life and rural America. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. LORETTA “BUBBLES” HINZ SCHROEDER ’46 of Plymouth,
Wis., died Feb. 1, 2012. At Ripon, she studied physics and biology. She interned in medical technology and worked at Milwaukee Hospital. She also lived in Sheboygan and Plymouth. She was the first woman on the consistory of Zion United Church of Christ; was Sheboygan County Girl Scout Association chair; a founding board member of Hearthside, a group home for girls; and a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. She helped open the gift and coffee shops of the hospital, volunteered at Bridgeway and church; served on the Habitat for Humanity Lakeside board and committees; and belonged to the