Passings a private, special-education residential facility founded in 1893 by his grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Milly; two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren.
Keith W. Alexander N’48 died Aug. 1, 2012, in Aurora, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Lotus, nine children, 26 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
his lieutenant’s commission in the Army in 1954. He is survived by his wife, Marion; a son, daughter, brother, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A former Legion Board vice president, Ralph G. Scheu ’46 (Troop) of Chicago died May 16, 2014. An attorney, Mr. Scheu was the longtime president of the 100 Club of Chicago and was passionate about the organization’s mission to provide for the families of fallen firefighters and police officers, according to the Chicago Tribune. During his 47-year tenure, the 100 Club served 251 families and provided $4.4 million in assistance. Mr. Scheu is survived by three sons, among them Stephen ’72; five grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Richard G. Staebler Jr. W’44, ’48 (Co. C) died March 1, 2014, in La Grange Highlands, Ill.
Herman E. Monroe Jr. ’49 (Co. D) died July 25, 2014, in Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Monroe received a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. He served two years in the U.S. Army and was discharged as a first lieutenant. He returned to Huntsville, joining the family-owned office products business, where he spent approximately 40 years. Mr. Monroe was a board member of Regions Bank for 20 years. He was a past president of the Huntsville Industrial Development Association and a former board member of several civic and charitable organizations, including the Huntsville Public Library and The Salvation Army. Mr. Monroe is survived by his wife, Jane; a son, and two grandsons.
Thomas B. Yewell ’46 (Artillery) died Aug. 8, 2014, in Bethesda, Md. He graduated from Georgetown University and the Georgetown University Law School. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; five sons, among them George ’73 of West River, Md., Thomas H’77, E. Smith W’79, ’84 of Frederick, Md., and John Leslie W’77, ’87 of Gaithersburg, Md.; and four daughters. Harry J. Bohmer ’47 (Co. D) died Sept. 14, 2013, in Melbourne, Fla. Mr. Bohmer was named CMA’s Best-All-Around Athlete in his first-class year. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; four daughters, three stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. James E. Rue NB’47 of Palm Harbor, Fla., died May 21, 2014. Dr. Rue received his dental degree from Indiana University, followed by his Masters in Orthodontics from I.U. After two years as a captain in the Army Dental Corps and a 15-year dental practice in Bloomington, Ind., he established an orthodontics practice in Dunedin, Fla. He also served on the Dunedin Planning and Zoning Board. Retiring in 1993, Dr. Rue obtained a degree in architectural design and spent 10 years drafting and designing homes for local contractors. He played in dance bands and with concert and community bands in Clearwater, Dunedin, and St. Petersburg, Fla. He also marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, including Brian N’72; a daughter, and four grandchildren.
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Martin D. Tahse ’48 (Co. B) of Northridge, Calif., died July 1, 2014. Mr. Tahse was a film producer and a 2008 inductee into the Culver Arts & Letters Hall of Fame. He went to New York City, where he specialized in acquiring and producing national tours of hit Broadway plays and musicals including “Funny Girl,” “The Miracle Worker,” “Two for the Seesaw,” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” He then turned to film, focusing on television movies. He produced 25 After School Specials for ABC, which earned him the title “King of the After School Special.” His shows touched millions of viewers as evidenced by the letters he received from around the world. Mr. Tahse’s productions earned 18 Emmy Awards, first prize in the San Francisco Film Festival, the Peabody Award, three first prizes at the American Film Awards, and first, second, and third prize in the Chicago Film Festival in the same year, which has never been matched. Martin Clark Tippens W’48 died Feb. 26, 2014, in Glendale, Calif. An actor, his stage, television, and film performances included “Not Necessarily the News,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Quantum Leap,” and “Gods and Generals.” Three sons and three siblings, including Albert '49 of Kenilworth, Ill., survive. Frank S. Jennings III N’49 of Independence, Mo., died May 26, 2014. An entrepreneur with many interests, Mr. Jennings also was a real estate developer. He was a licensed pilot, owned his own plane, and designed a gear system for helicopters, obtaining 13 patents. Mr. Jennings was a graduate of the University of Kansas and the Air Force ROTC program. He is survived by his longtime companion, Myrna Dean; her children and grandchildren, and a sister. Mr. Jennings was predeceased by his father, Frank Sr. N’18. Ben A. Johnston ’49 (Co. B) died May 11, 2014, in Covington, La. Mr. Johnston was associated with Mutual Benefit Life and Gulf States Plywood Co. He graduated from Louisiana State University, receiving
Robert B. Oliver II ’50 (Artillery) died Sept. 3, 2014, in Oxford, Mich. After receiving his commission, Mr. Oliver served as a navigation instructor in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He owned an auto parts retail store in Oxford for 22 years. In retirement, he volunteered at the Lighthouse of Oakland County, Village of Oakland Woods, Meadow Creek Village, and PCUSA Katrina Hurricane Relief Mission Trips. Mr. Oliver is survived by his wife, Velma; two daughters, a sister, and grandson. He was the nephew of the late Russ Oliver ’31, a former CMA football coach and alumni director. John W. Bradbury N’51 of Wilmette, Ill., died July 7, 2013. An Army veteran, much of Mr. Bradbury’s career was spent in the railroad supply industry. It concluded with him owning a company that leased railroad tank cars. He graduated from the business school at Michigan State University. Mr. Bradbury is survived by his wife, Mary; three daughters, and five grandchildren. R. Douglas McCullough ’51 (Artillery) died June 30, 2014, in Lexington, Ky. Mr. McCullough served in Germany with the Army as a photographer for Stars and Stripes. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Mr. McCullough owned Jack Parker Batteries prior to a 25-year career as an agent for Exxon. He built homes and horse barns, and sold hardware prior to retiring as a construction inspector for a surety insurance company. Surviving are two sons and four grandchildren.
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