Passings the ’76 U.S. Olympic Team. He is survived by his father, Lyle Adams, and stepmother, Irene Adams, both of Leesburg, Fla., two children, and five granddaughters. 2004 Culver Horsemanship Hall of Fame inductee R. Bruce Duchossois ’68 (Troop) died July 2, 2014, in Wellington, Fla. An accomplished and celebrated horseman, Mr. Duchossois gained national attention when he rode Kim’s Song to victory as the American Horse Shows Association Horse of the Year in 1973. Over the next 40 years he was one of the country’s leading exhibitors in the highly competitive Adult Amateur Hunter division and took home numerous championships and circuit awards. In May 2014, Mr. Duchossois was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. He also owned accomplished eventers, including Connaught, the 2008 Olympic Games Partner and Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event winner. Mr. Duchossois also was a philanthropic supporter and leader in the equine community. Surviving are his life partner, Jack Wetzel; his father, Richard of Barrington, Ill.; a brother, Craig ’62 of Chicago; and two sisters. Edwin J. Bach N’66, ’69 (Troop) of Whiting, Ind., died July 25, 2014. Mr. Bach worked for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for over 25 years. He was employed by several financial firms working in various roles, including as a commodities trader. He graduated from DePaul University, where he was a member of the golf team. As a CMA Trooper, he rode in the 1968 inaugural parade of President Nixon. Surviving are his wife, Beth Anne; two daughters, his parents, and a sister. Douglas K. Fellabaum N’71 of Findlay, Ohio, died June 18, 2014. Mr. Fellabaum was a singer and artist and enjoyed theater and acting. He was a member of the Fort Findlay Playhouse, where he was in numerous plays in support and lead roles. A brother survives. Phillip H. Tucker ’74 (Co. B) of Little Rock, Ark., died May 14, 2014. Mr. Tucker attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. An avid skydiver, his friends nicknamed him “Swoop.” His mother, Ann Tucker, and a brother survive.
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Benjamin B. Wilson Jr. A’77 of Kankakee, Ill., died June 24, 2014. Mr. Wilson graduated from Chicago Aerospace Institute with a degree in aeronautical engineering. His career included work for the Department of Justice as a subcontractor in the Civil Rights Division. He is survived by five children, his mother, a brother, and three sisters. Kevin A. Kibler ’78 (Troop) of Newport News, Va., died May 2, 2014. Survivors include a brother, Gregg ’75 of North Fort Myers, Fla. John D. McDonald ’82 (Co. C) of Salem, Va., died Aug. 25, 2014. An alumnus of Radford University, Mr. McDonald was known by many in the Roanoke Valley from his work at Starbucks, Food Lion, and the Fresh Market. His wife, Mary, and two daughters survive. Ruth A. Frazer ’83 (Linden) of Lexington, Ky., died July 23, 2014. Ms. Frazer was a chemical engineer for Nikon Precision Equipment Worldwide Network. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and her MBA from the University of Texas. Surviving are her parents, Capt. Richard and Dr. Linda Frazer; and a brother. Suzanne C. Michener Bronson W’85, ’89 (Benson) died May 27, 2014, in Hopkinsville, Ky. Mrs. Bronson was an educator with the Fort Campbell School System. She was a graduate of Olivet College and received her master’s degree from Austin Peay University in Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, John; a son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, brother Scott W’78 of Adrian, Mich.; sisters Pamela Day ’84 of Indianapolis and Michelle Herlihy ’93 of Fayetteville, N.C.; a stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister. She was predeceased by her father, Earl Michener W’48, ’51. Nicholas C. O’Daniel W’03 of Evansville, Ind., died Aug. 19, 2014. Mr. O’Daniel attended the University of Southern Indiana. He worked for D. Patrick and was employed at Kenny Kent Toyota as a sales consultant. He is survived by his father, Sean W’75, A’77; his mother, Maureen O’Daniel; two sisters, a brother, and grandparents, including D. Patrick O’Daniel W’50, N’54.
Deaths in the Family Culver parent, Dr. John Farrall John R. “Doc” Farrall, a Culver parent who patrolled the football field sidelines for more than 30 years backing up the athletic trainers, died Sept. 29, 2014, in Williamsburg, Va. Dr. Farrall was a well-known Springfield, Ohio, orthopedic surgeon, retiring from his own practice after 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Delores; sons John ’85 of Shaker Heights, Ohio; Gregory ’88 of Valparaiso, Ind.; David ’92 of Batesville, Ind; and seven grandchildren. “He told us all that the decision to send us (to the Academies) was one of the proudest moments he had as a father,” Greg Farrall said. Dr. Farrall was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a three-time varsity letter winner at The Ohio State University under Woody Hayes and a graduate of the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University. He did his orthopedic residency at St. Lukes Medical Center.
Hugh M. Ayer, Ph.D., who taught American history at Culver Military Academy from 1952-58, died July 14, 2014, in Denton, Texas. Mr. Ayer taught at the University of North Texas from 1958-90. He was a professor of History, Chairman of the Division of Social Science, and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He served in the Naval Reserve from 1943-45 and in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator, intercepting Japanese naval communications. He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and earned a master’s degree and his Ph.D. in American History from Indiana University. Mr. Ayer was a member of the Denton Planning and Zoning Commission from 1962-66 and served two terms on the Denton City Council. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two children, and two grandchildren.
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