TAPS Medicine for over 25 years, serving as professor of surgery and chief of the otolaryngology service at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. Johnson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-63 in law enforcement and was stationed at Glasgow Air Force Base, Montana, working as squadron commander of a Strategic Air Command military police unit. He attained the rank of captain. He is survived by four sons, Paul E. Johnson of Taos, New Mexico, Victor S. Johnson of Seattle, Washington, James M. Johnson of Houston, Texas, and George D. Johnson of Taos, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Savannah, Scott and Erin Johnson; cousin, Bill Hiddle of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and dear friends, Cynthia Cox, Jonathan Simmons and Richard Brent Simmons of Houston, Texas.
the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the fencing team. He went on to earn a master of business administration degree from Florida State University and a doctorate degree from Texas A&M University. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, O’Hern attended the IndusDaniel H. Marston ’60 trial College of the Armed Forces Daniel Hoover Marston ’60 of and was awarded the Meritorious Bristol, Virginia, died on May 14, Service Medal, Air Force Com2011. He was 73. mendation Medal and Legion of Marston matriculated from AlMerit. exandria, Virginia, and earned a Gough ’60 O’Hern was partner and chief bachelor of science degree in civil financial officer of Technology engineering from VMI. He served in the U.S. Army in the infantry Strategies & Alliances in Fairfax, Virginia. He is survived by a daughter, Shannon Kathdivision from 1962-64, attaining the rank of leen, and a son, Sean Patrick O’Hern. captain. He was employed by and had retired from Willis J. Wichlei ’59 the Virginia Department of Transportation, Raymond C. Cullen ’66 Willis Jones (Bill) Wichlei ’59 of Saluda, North where his last position was Bristol District Raymond Charles Cullen ’66 of Richmond, Carolina, died on May 18, 2011. He was 73. administrator. Virginia, died on Feb. 7, 2011. He was 67. Wichlei graduated from VMI with a bachelor He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Although born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of science degree in electrical engiand Jessee Marston of Edinburg. he matriculated from Topeka, Kansas, and neering and also earned a master’s He is survived by his wife, Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree in history from VMI. degree in business education from King Marston; several cousins; and As a cadet, he was described by his classmates The Citadel. many friends. as “the perfect private’s’ lieutenant.” He roomed In 1962, he was hired by Vitro with Peter Charrington, Peter V. Farley and Laboratories as manager of opPaul B. Maini throughout his cadetship. They Nelson B. Prince ’62 erations at the Charleston Naval Nelson Brian Prince ’62 of Wil- remained Brothers until his passing. Base. He later held positions with Following graduation, Cullen settled in liamston, North Carolina, died on Tracore and Northstar. Richmond. He worked for Shell Oil, Wheat July 12, 2011. He was 70. He is survived by his wife, Linda Prince matriculated from Miam- First Securities and was a co-owner of Dynasty Wichlei; daughter, Christy Monisburg, Ohio, and earned a bachelor World Travel. Wichlei ’59 teith and husband Edmund of Most recently, he served as president of of science degree in chemistry from Blythewood, South Carolina; son, VMI. He was a member of the VMI United Leasing Corporation in Richmond. Bill Wichlei of Lexington, South Carolina; Commanders for three years and on the swim He also served as past president of the VMI son, Brian Wichlei of Ormond Beach, Florida; team for four years. Club of Richmond, Pediatric Liver Associasix grandchildren, Brandon Bogle, Krystyna In addition to his VMI degree, he held a mas- tion, Ronald McDonald House and Richmond Bogle, Zachary Wichlei, Allyson Wichlei, Grant ter’s degree from the University of Maine. Bonsai Society. Wichlei and Ian Wichlei; his stepbrother, RichCullen was a member of the VMI Institute He was employed by Weyerhaeuser Company ard Wichlei of Madison, Wisconsin; his father- and had retired after 39 years of service. Society, the Virginia Historical Society, Lewis in-law, Woodrow Wilson Warner of Johnson He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daugh- Ginter Botanical Garden, the Virginia Museum City, Tennessee; his sisters and brothers-in-law, ters, Amanda Prince Peele and husband John, of Fine Arts, the Richmond Bonsai Society and Carol and Tom Foster, Sandy and Larry Hudson, and Elizabeth Prince Bartolomeo, both of Ra- St. Bridget Catholic Church. and their children, Gregg, Michelle, Lea and leigh; sister, Gayle Prince Shorter of Camden, Loving husband, wonderful father, adoring John Paul; and many friends. Alabama; brother, Dr. John Prince of South Am- grandfather, loyal friend, avid gardener and hurst, Ohio; and grandchildren, Brian Carter Renaissance man, he will be missed by those whose lives he touched. George R. Gough ’60 Peele and Elizabeth Lynn Bartolomeo. He was predeceased by his father, Lt. Col. George Rawlings (Buck) Gough ’60 of Mason, Dorsey Hurd Cullen ’933, and mother, Isabel Michigan, died on July 16, 2011. He was 73. Wayne L. O’Hern ’63 Gough matriculated from Port Huron, MichiWayne Laverne O’Hern Jr. ’63, Ph.D., of Kearney Cullen; a sister, Isabel Horner; brother, gan, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Arlington, Virginia, died on July 14, 2011. He Peter Cullen; and great-uncle, Simon Cullen ’867, who died on Dec. 12, 1891. history from VMI. He was a member of the VMI was 70. Cullen is survived by his wife, Annie Flye Commanders for four years and participated in O’Hern matriculated from Arlington and golf for one year. He went on to earn his master earned a bachelor of science degree in elec- Cullen; sons, Matthew Hurd Cullen and his of business administration degree from the trical engineering from VMI. As a cadet, he wife, Randall, and Thomas Kearney Cullen University of Michigan. was a member of the Baptist Student Union, of Richmond, Virginia; granddaughters,
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Gough was a partner and vice president of sales and marketing with Computer Health Products of Michigan. He is survived by his son, Douglas, and was predeceased by his son, Michael.
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