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in the 1970 film “Patton” playing Capt. Richard N. Jenson. He is also known for playing the scheming Philip Wendell in the 1978 American television miniseries “Centennial” and a greedy businessman in the 1984 comedy “Surf II.” Mr. Paull also appeared in the 1989 film “Out Cold.” In the 1980s he became a talent agent, representing the likes of Jack Elam and Rory Calhoun. Surviving are his wife, Jenny, and two daughters, two sisters, his stepmother, and two grandchildren. David R. Oser W’63 of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., died Aug. 12, 2012. Surviving are his wife, Hillary; two daughters, a brother, and cousins Jonathan Raclin W’58, ’62 of Sea Island, Ga., and Grier Raclin W’66. David D. Gruen ’66 (Artillery) died June 22, 2012, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Surviving are his wife, Pamela, and two stepchildren. John C. Hawker III W’66 of Rockford, Ill., died Aug. 26, 2012. He attended Rock Valley College and owned several businesses. Mr. Hawker is survived by a daughter, son, his parents, Gene and Lorna Hawker of Florida; a sister, three brothers, and two grandchildren. James W. Ward III W’68 of South Bend, Ind., died June 14, 2012. A sister survives. Carl Bergmann ’70 (Co. A) died Nov. 2, 2012, in San Mateo, Calif. Dutch born, he immigrated with his father, mother, and sister to the United States when he was 5 and he eventually became a U.S. citizen. Mr. Bergmann is survived by his wife, Lynne; his mother, Truus Bergman; and a sister. Darrell G. Breckman ’73 (Co. C) died Oct. 26, 2012, in Humble, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and six grandchildren. Douglas L. Peabody W’73, ’77 (Artillery) died Aug. 12, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Peabody studied landscape architecture at The Ohio State University and started Peabody Landscape Construction with his brother in 1980. He was president of Central Ohio Top Soil and Mulch from 1995-2005. Mr. Peabody was also
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involved in entrepreneurial business opportunities in glass manufacturing since 2005. Two brothers survive. Steven L. Tyler W’77 died Dec. 13, 2012, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Mr. Tyler attended Colorado State University, where he was a member of the golf team, and graduated with a degree in Sociology in 1989. Following graduation he traveled in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. He returned to Kalamazoo where he began a career in golf, which he pursued for 21 years. He earned his PGA Class A professional classification in 1993. Mr. Tyler served as the vice president of the Michigan PGA Assistant’s Association in 1990 and 1991. He obtained his first Head PGA position at The Moors Golf Club in Portage, Mich. (1993-2003). In 2004, he was named head men’s golf coach at Kalamazoo College and remained with the Hornets through the 2011 season. Surviving are his mother, Mary Tyler; a brother, Tim H’70 of Kalamazoo; and two sisters, Jennifer Lapeyre SS’79 of Dallas and Sarah Chase ’79 of Kalamazoo. John C. Davidson NB’78 of Houston died July 14, 2012. Mr. Davidson graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science and a master’s degree in education. He worked with several funeral homes and taught in Genesee County for 20 years. Mr. Davidson worked at Seven Lakes Alternative School for seven years and for the past 13 years had taught in the Flint Public Schools. He is survived by his mother, Constance Davidson; two brothers, and two sisters. Renee K. (Blair) Jan ’79 (Argonne) of Lambertville, Mich., died June 6, 2012. She had been an insurance broker for Mutual of Omaha, Physicians Mutual, and Aflac. Surviving are five children and her companion, Matt Deffenbaugh. Michael D. Price SC’83 died Nov. 28, 2012, in Culver. He had worked as a professional chef for 25 years and was studying welding. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Stephani, and his parents, David and Judith Price.
Leesa D. (Taylor) Sexton ’84 (Tower) of Argos, Ind., died Dec. 14, 2012, in an auto accident that also claimed the life of her 10-year-old daughter. Mrs. Sexton was the valedictorian of her Culver class. She is survived by her husband, Edward, and two daughters, including Emma Sexton ’16. Peter M. Thayer ’85 (Artillery) of Austin, Texas, died April 25, 2012. Mr. Thayer had attended Tulane University, Evergreen College in Washington, and Austin Community College. He worked for a time at Yellowstone National Park and had lived in Austin for many years, where he was active in community groups. Survivors include his mother, Judith Ratcliff of Granger, Ind.; his father and stepmother, Stephen Jr. and Jane Thayer of Dallas; a brother and two stepbrothers. Pamela J. Osgood ’91 (Benson) died Oct. 17, 2012, in Chicago. Ms. Osgood graduated from Hillsdale College with a degree in International Business and a minor in Spanish. She moved to Chicago in 1997 and joined It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals. She became the company’s first vice president and later in 2001, she became one of the first IJL Franchisees. PJ has been featured on “The Today Show,” a regular commentator on Fox New Chicago, winning matchmaker of NBC’s reality show “The Match Off” and published The Guide to Dating in Chicago. She is survived by her father, Bradley Osgood III of Austin, Texas, and two sisters, among them Stephanie Williams SS’89. Nasser M. Kashani W’95 died Aug. 3, 2010, in Valparaiso, Ind. A graduate of Purdue University, he is survived by his parents, Ahmad and Joanne Kashani; a brother, and maternal grandmother. Vincent C. Poczik W’07 of Plymouth, Ind., died June 28, 2012, in an auto crash. He is survived by his parents, Vincent W. and Lisa J. Poczik of Plymouth; two sisters, a brother, and his grandparents.