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Passings and electrician. He became a master electrician and ran his own business, RG Electric, for 30 years. He is survived by three sons, a daughter, his mother, a brother, Mike ’70 of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and sister. Patrick A. Stevens N’66, ’70 (Co. B) died Nov. 11, 2013, in Avondale, Ariz. Arthur F. Plant III N’69, ’71 (Artillery) died Oct. 7, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. An alumnus of Rollins College, he lived in Tampa for nearly 30 years before relocating to Tempe to continue his career in finance. He is survived by his two daughters, a brother, and a sister. Judson W. Wroe ’75 (Troop) died Oct. 22, 2013, in San Antonio. Mr. Wroe spent most of his life ranching and on horseback. He captained the polo team at Culver and played, taught, and managed the sport. He was also the first Homecoming King selected by Culver Girls Academy, according to a published obituary. He received his education at the Texas Christian University Ranch Management School. Mr. Wroe is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, his mother, sister, brother, Billy ’72 of Austin, Texas; and two granddaughters. He was predeceased by his father, William ’45. Shane T. Crawford W’97 of Indianapolis died Sept. 22, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Janice Hardy; father, Bill Crawford; stepmother, Kathy Gibson; a brother, sister, his grandparents, and companion Jessie Monroe.
boards and was recognized in 2003 with the Lillian B. Redcay Award for outstanding contributions by a volunteer to community mental health services. He is survived by three children, his mother, a brother, and sister. William E. Byerts III ’63 (Co. A) died Sept. 20, 2013, in Roswell, Ga. Mr. Byerts was an economist and spent most of his career with Eastman Kodak. He was a Vietnam veteran and received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His wife, Nancy, and a son survive.
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Laurence C. Perry ’63 (Co. A) of Escanaba, Mich., died Oct. 6, 2013. Timothy D. Pfening Jr. W’68 of Columbus, Ohio, died Oct. 23, 2013. Mr. Pfening made his career with the family business, the Fred D. Pfening Co. Surviving are his wife, Suzi; a daughter, a brother, Fred N’66 of Columbus; and a granddaughter. He was predeceased by his father, Fred W’37. Richard W. Gzybowski ’69 (Artillery) died Oct. 25 2013, in Divide, Colo. An Army veteran (Ranger) of the Vietnam War, Mr. Gzybowski worked as a bricklayer
Jacob R. Rhodus W’97 of Indianapolis died Oct. 9, 2012. Mr. Rhodus was a Realtor and property manager for Silver Realty in Indianapolis and a graduate of Indiana University. He is survived by his mother, Robin Cremeens of Fort Myers, Fla.; his grandparents, a stepbrother, and two stepsisters. Alberto J. Flores N’01 of Guayaquil, Guayas, died Feb. 14, 2013.