creating a legacy Bishop John L. Rabb ’66 and Sharon Freeman Rabb, parent, provide for The DePauw Trust through their estate plan JOHN AND SHARON RABB have spent their lifetimes working for the betterment of society, through both their careers and their volunteerism. Therefore, going above and beyond to assist DePauw has come naturally to them. “We believe passionately that higher education should be of the highest caliber,” notes John, a Chicago native who majored in history at DePauw. This passion has led the couple to many years of volunteer work on behalf of DePauw, not to mention leadership-level giving and, now, a planned gift in their estate as well. Rabb, who retired as bishop suffragan in the Maryland Diocese of the Episcopal Church, has worn many hats as a DePauw alumnus. After helping establish an alumni group in his former home city of Atlanta, Rabb was invited to serve on the Alumni Board. He went on to cochair The Washington C. DePauw Society Executive Committee. Most recently, he served on the Class of 1966’s 50th reunion steering committee, and he helped raise funds for his class reunion gift of more than $405,000 for The Fund for DePauw, as well as more than $6.3 million in other giving over five years. Rabb credits this as his most fulfilling alumni role, “We exceeded our goal and had fun doing it.” The Rabbs’ eldest daughter, Alison Rabb Lazar, also decided to attend DePauw, graduating in 2000. During her time on campus, Sharon Rabb participated in the Parents Council, a role that complemented her life’s work as a consultant for nonprofits and institutions of higher learning. In providing an estate gift designated toward scholarship assistance through The Fund for DePauw, the Rabbs will maintain their life legacy of giving of themselves for the benefit of others.
We would be happy to assist you in building a legacy at DePauw. For more information, contact: DEPAUW UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF LEGACY AND ESTATE PLANNING
Eric Motycka Director of Legacy and Estate Planning 300 E. Seminary St., P.O. Box 37 Greencastle, IN 46135-0037 Phone: 765-658-4216 Toll-free: 800-446-5298 ericmotycka@depauw.edu depauw.plannedgifts.org