Margaret Carey Brattin ’43, Nov. 25, 2022, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Margaret met Eugene Peisner ’41 during her first year at Grinnell. They married in 1943 and had three children. She went on to earn a master’s in special education from the University of Iowa, and to a career as a teacher and reading specialist. Margaret volunteered for the Peace Education Center and belonged to the League of Women Voters. After Gene died in 1985, Margaret married John Brattin. They enjoyed traveling and visiting their children across the country before he passed away. The College’s Peisner Family Scholarship Fund was among the beneficiaries of Margaret’s support.
Harriet Cook LeMaster ’46, Feb. 28, 2023, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. After graduating with a bachelor’s in music, Harriet received her master’s in music education from Columbia University Teachers College. She married Edward B. LeMaster III in 1955. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, where she served as a relief organist, and at Vicar’s Landing, where she was a regular organist into her 90s. She was involved with the Jacksonville Symphony and served on the board of the Jacksonville University Friends of the Library. Traveling, boating, and fishing were among her many interests. Survivors include her two children and three grandchildren.
Bettie Neville Noyce ’46, March 7, 2023, Ashland, Oregon. Bettie fondly remembered her friends and happy years at Grinnell. She majored in chemistry and, upon graduation, married her lab teaching assistant, Donald S. Noyce ’44. Bettie was a class agent for 18 years, recipient of a Grinnell Alumni Award in 1996, and founder of the Donald S. Noyce ’44 Masterclass Endowed Fund. She was the mother and grandmother to many Grinnell alumni. Survivors include sons Donald Noyce ’75 and Robert Noyce ’71; daughter in-law Lindalu Vognar ’72; grandsons Adam Noyce ’02 and Christian Noyce ’15; granddaughter Jennifer Noyce ’05; and niece Abigail Scheckter ’02.
George “Van” B. Vanstrum ’47, Dec. 28, 2022, Greensboro, Georgia. Van’s four years at Grinnell were interrupted by service as an ensign on a PT boat in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Nevertheless, he earned nine varsity letters during his sophomore, junior, and senior years — three each in football, basketball, and baseball. He worked for many decades at Aetna Life, retiring as vice president. He served as president of Grinnell’s alumni association during 1974 and was honored with a Grinnell Alumni Award in 2006. A single-digit handicap golfer, he was also a Life Master in bridge. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ann (Hauer) Vanstrum ’47; three daughters; two sons, including son Glenn Vanstrum ’74; and five grandchildren.
Nadine Osincup Collins ’48, Feb. 25, 2023, Scottsdale, Arizona. Nadine married Fred Collins in 1953. In 1966 they moved to Newton, Iowa, where they raised their three children. Nadine was a member of PEO for more than 70 years. She volunteered at church, sang in the choir, and enjoyed sewing, entertaining, and spending time with friends. After Fred retired from Maytag in 1987, they moved to Scottsdale. They enjoyed traveling and making new friends. Most of all, Nadine loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Sally Pierce Langan ’49, Dec. 31, 2022, Carol Stream, Illinois. Sally attended Grinnell before graduating from Washington University in 1949. She married Edward Langan in 1949, and the couple had four children. Following a divorce in 1970, Sally raised her four children as a single parent while teaching kindergarten and then first grade in the Wilmette (Illinois) Public Schools. Sally will be remembered for her grace and sense of humor, her Christian Science faith, and her devotion to her family and her students.
Thomas F. Liegler ’50, Feb. 20, 2023, Whitewater, California. Tom was a member of the Grinnell football and debate teams. He married Joyce Langmade in 1955 and shortly after began his career with the Chicago White Sox. In 1962, he was hired by the Houston Colt 45’s baseball team. Tom assisted in the club’s transformation into the Houston Astros and the building of the Astrodome. The peak of his career came in 1965, when he oversaw the design and construction of Anaheim Stadium for the then Los Angeles Angels. For more than 20 years, Tom directed operations not only at the Big A but also at the Anaheim Convention Center and the city’s two golf courses. Tom’s love of family and his faith were most important in his life, and he and Joyce raised three children.
William R. Pudvan ’50, Feb. 23, 2023, Columbus, Ohio. After graduation, Bill went on to receive his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He practiced family medicine for 11 years before deciding to specialize, completing a four-year residency in radiology at the Cleveland Clinic and VA Hospital. In 1969, he established a partnership in radiology at Lakewood Hospital in Lakewood, Ohio, where he remained until retirement. Bill loved to travel, fish, and spend time with his family. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Eileen. Surviving him are seven children from two marriages; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth Weiss Snortum ’50, Jan. 12, 2021, Walnut Creek, California. Born in Germany, Beth grew up in the shadow of Hitler’s rise to power and persecution of the Jews. In 1939, Beth’s mother sent her to join siblings in the U.S. Beth met Niel Snortum ’50 at Grinnell, and they married in 1951. In 1987, at the age of 58, Beth went back to school and earned her master’s in education from St. Mary’s College. Niel passed away in 1991. Beth spent nearly 40 years as a health and sexuality educator for Planned Parenthood. She was a fierce advocate for women’s health and the rights of all people to live their lives freely. In 2014, she received the Mary Lee Tatum Award for exemplifying the qualities of an ideal sexuality educator. It was important to her to pass on her Jewish heritage. As a Holocaust survivor, she participated in several interviews and archival projects. Beth’s survivors include her son and daughter; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and her cousin, Joyce Stern ’91.
Patricia Patterson Dimock ’51, March 17, 2023, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Patty attended Grinnell and graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, where she studied fine arts and interior design. Patty’s first marriage was to James Harrison in 1950. Her second marriage was to George Dimock in 1960. Patty was a gifted artist with an adventurous spirit. She traveled, painted, skied the mountains of Idaho and Colorado, sailed and fished off the shores of Florida and the Bahamas, and was a licensed pilot. Her passions included dogs, horses, gardening, and family.
Malcolm “Shep” H. Shepherd ’51, Jan. 7, 2023, Sun City, Arizona. As a young man, Shep joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during WWII before attending Grinnell. He married his college sweetheart, Phyllis Fleming ’51, in 1953. Shep enjoyed many years as an accomplished entrepreneur and sales and marketing executive. He and Phyllis loved to travel. Shep was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed most sports, especially the NFL and the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his wife.
Virginia “Ginnie” Barbon Stamper ’51, Dec. 13, 2022, Scottsdale, Arizona. Ginnie married in 1952 and had five children. She had a long career in mortgage and banking only retiring at age 83. Ginnie contributed to many charities, was a prayer warrior, and cherished her family. Survivors include two sons; a daughter; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Anne “Nan” Hosmer Hurst ’52, Aug. 24, 2022, Modesto, California. Nan married James Hurst, and they had seven children. She was active in a church wherever she lived. For many years, she hosted American Field Service students. Upon retirement, Nan and Jim volunteered as interpretive rangers for the National Park Service. Nan accompanied Jim on more than 20 volunteer assignments for USAID in 15 developing countries. They traveled extensively, visiting every continent and all 50 states. After Jim’s passing, Nan continued to travel, visiting a total of 101 countries. She is survived by her seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren.
George H. Turner ’52, April 8, 2022, Homewood, Illinois. George attended Grinnell before leaving to serve in the U.S. Army stateside during the Korean War. George and his wife, Rosemary, were happily married for over 64 years. They traveled the world during George’s career working for Bryant & Borg Warner. He excelled as a sales engineer and was an accomplished draftsman in the HVAC industry. George loved investing and sharing his knowledge of the stock market, teaching drivers education, and cheering on Chicago sports teams.
Nancy Scruby Mol ’53, Feb. 24, 2023, Beaverton, Oregon. Nancy met her future husband, James Russell Mol ’52, at Grinnell. They both worked in the dining hall, where Jim reportedly dropped a stack of plates when he saw Nancy for the first time. After they married, Nancy and Jim moved to Portland, Oregon, to pursue Jim’s career in hospital administration and Nancy’s career as a high school physical education teacher. They had a daughter and a son before the family moved to Corvallis in 1967, where Jim became the administrator of Good Samaritan Hospital. Nancy earned a master’s in counseling and periodically worked in education. Nancy loved her family and friends, being involved in her church, playing and watching sports, reading, word games, and lemon Oreos. She is survived by her two children and three grandchildren.
Rolland “Woody” W. Hurst ’54, Jan. 16, 2023, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Woody, who came to Grinnell to study pre-engineering physics, was persuaded to join the band by the woman who would become his first wife and the mother of their four children. He ultimately graduated with honors in music education and performance. He went on to get his master’s in voice and opera at Eastman School of Music. Most notable were the 10 years he spent in New York City, pursuing his passion for music and theater as an acclaimed professional singer/actor. Besides landing roles on Broadway, he was a soloist with the Robert Shaw Chorale and New York Philharmonic. His credits included television, opera, and movie roles. He went on to earn a doctorate at Columbia University and teach music at California State University.
Ralph H. Noyce ’55, March 26, 2023, Ashland, Oregon. After Grinnell, Ralph received a master’s in electrical engineering from Georgetown University, then spent a year teaching high school physics and math in Turkey. He served in the U.S. Navy and later settled in Washington, D.C., to work for the Philco company. In 1965, Ralph moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and spent the remainder of his career in product development and testing at IBM in San Jose. Some of his projects contributed to the development of geosynchronous earth orbit satellites. Shortly after his arrival in California, Ralph met Beverly Bollman. They spent many happy years together, marrying in 2007. They enjoyed travel and patronizing the local arts scene. Ralph and Beverly retired in Oakland, California, where they lived until Beverly’s passing. Ralph then moved to Ashland to be close to family. Survivors include nephews Donald Noyce ’75 and Robert Noyce ’71, and niece Elizabeth Noyce ’73.
Dorsey W. Holt ’56, Oct. 25, 2022, Gig Harbor, Washington. Dorsey’s survivors include his wife, Betty Oelke Holt ’56; brother-in-law, William Oelke ’65; and sister-in-law, Nancy Oelke Hillmann ’60.
Robert B. Phelps ’56, Dec. 25, 2022, Kingsley, Iowa. Robert was a standout football player and nationally ranked javelin thrower at Grinnell. After graduation, he studied at the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking, then took a job with Banker’s Trust in Des Moines. In 1961, Robert married his college sweetheart, Carol Jensen Phelps ’57. They returned to Robert’s hometown of Kingsley in 1963, where, with the help of his brother, George, they reorganized the Private Oltmann and Phelps Bank into what became Kingsley State Bank in 1965. He retired in 2019 as chairman of the board. Robert served on the Plymouth County Work Activity Center board of directors and was a representative on the Plymouth County Board of Education. Other community service included both Lion’s Club president/treasurer and Kingsley’s United Methodist Church treasurer for 17 years. Most important to Robert were his faith and his family. Survivors include his wife, a daughter and two sons, and three grandchildren.
Foster C. Rinefort ’56, Dec. 15, 2022, Charleston, Illinois. Foster was proud that his father, Foster Rinefort ’27, and mother, Helen Mahin ’29, were Grinnell alumni. After Grinnell, Foster earned an MBA from San Francisco State and his doctorate from Texas A&M. His career began with Procter & Gamble, then IMC, where he managed the international safety and health division. He later shifted to teaching' first at Indiana State University then at Eastern Illinois University. He also ran his own consulting firm. Foster was inducted into the Grinnell College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. He was an active, engaged alum, serving on the Alumni Council, as a GRASP volunteer from 2006 to 2017, and as an inaugural representative in 1977 and 2007. He also created the Rinefort Scholarship. Among Foster’s other accomplishments, he was an Eagle Scout, Certified Professional Engineer, founder of OSHA’s voluntary protection programs, and recipient of the National Safety Council Cameron Award. Foster was a U.S. Army veteran. He was married to Penny Price for 26 years prior to her death in 1986. In 1994, he married Jean Knakmuhs. Survivors include his wife, Jean; four children; five grandchildren; his brother, Dart Rinefort ’58; and his cousin, Sue Miller ’56.
Barbara Kneer Cantrell ’57, Jan. 1, 2023, Galesburg, Illinois. Barbara attended Grinnell and graduated from Bradley University. She taught school in suburban Chicago and Galesburg. She also worked at Knox College Library and did substitute teaching. She married Donald Cantrell in 1960. Barbara was a member of Galesburg First United Methodist Church. Her other activities included volunteering at the Community Health Foundation Community Treasures shop, Galesburg Woman’s Club, Galesburg Historical Association, and Knox County Retired Teachers Association. Barbara was also a member of several bridge clubs. Survivors include two sons, and four grandchildren.
Gloria Wilson Ahrens ’58, Davenport, Iowa, Dec. 15, 2022. Gloria attended Grinnell prior to receiving her bachelor’s from the University of Iowa. She worked as a teacher and legal secretary for many years. Gloria and her husband, Gene Ahrens, enjoyed 31 years together before his passing in 2016. Gloria was an accomplished piano player, huge music fan, and drummer. She was an enthusiastic photographer, home decorator, and collector of dolls. Survivors include three children and seven stepchildren; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Noel C. Bacchus ’58, Feb. 4, 2022, New York, New York. Noel is remembered as an author, traveler, athlete, mentor, friend, parent, and spouse.
Mary Emily Hannah ’58, Dec. 31, 2022, Granville, Ohio. After completing her undergraduate studies, Mary Emily earned a master’s at the University of Iowa and a doctorate at the University of Illinois. She went on to postgraduate studies at the University of Colorado, University of Florida, and Harvard University. Mary Emily had a distinguished career as an educator, administrator, and consultant in higher education. Among other appointments, she served as vice chancellor for academic affairs for the Minnesota State University System; chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; and vice chancellor for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. She helped lead People-to-People delegations to the Soviet Union in 1991 and South Africa in 1995. The College awarded her an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1982. She was a generous benefactor and engaged volunteer for Grinnell, serving as the chair of the College’s Asa Turner Society from 1994 to 2003. She received a Grinnell College Alumni Award in 2006.
Norman R. Leer ’58, March 3, 2022, Madison, Wisconsin. Norman, a Phi Beta Kappa member, went on to earn his master’s and a doctorate in English from Indiana University. He was a faculty member at State University of New York-Stony Brook and Beloit College before joining Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he taught from 1967 until 2006. He was a Fulbright lecturer for one year at Odense University in Denmark. Norman was honored with a Roosevelt University Burlington Northern award in 1985 and an Illinois Significant Poet award, presented by Gwendolyn Brooks, in 1990. Norman married Grethe Brix-Jørgensen in 1975.
JoAnn Leonhardt Orsborn ’58, Aug. 29, 2022, Colorado Springs, Colorado. JoAnn met her future husband, John Orsborn ’58, at Grinnell. They married in 1960. While raising their children, she participated in a variety of civic organizations and causes. As a proud Democrat and a fierce feminist, she volunteered with the League of Women Voters and Citizen’s Lobby and participated in several political campaigns for Democratic candidates. In 1975, she went back to work at the Colorado College bookstore; just two years later she was tapped to become the manager. She loved working with the faculty, staff, and students, before retiring in 1997. JoAnn was a GRASP volunteer from 1998 to 1999 and enjoyed attending alumni events. After retirement, JoAnn and John traveled around the world. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, a daughter, and a son.
Leo M. Altemeier ’59, Dec. 18, 2022, Grinnell, Iowa. During his college years, Leo ran cross-country and played basketball. He married Arvilla Wyland in 1966. Over the course of his life, he worked in road construction, monument sales, product sales, and roofing, but his real love was farming. In 1981, he and his wife purchased a farm near Malcom, Iowa, where he farmed until he retired in 2019. Leo loved hunting, fishing, and playing cards with family and friends. Survivors include his wife; three daughters and a son; four grandsons and seven granddaughters; 22 great- grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.
David C. DeLong ’59, Feb. 28, 2023, Gainesville, Florida. David grew up in Grinnell, Iowa. After he earned his bachelor’s in psychology, he served as an engineering officer in the U.S. Navy. He went on to start his own company, Stadiums Unlimited, before moving to Gainesville and finishing his career as a successful salesman for Musco Sports Lighting. He was a hardworking and dedicated businessman, and his professional accomplishments were a source of pride for him and his family. He had a passion for golf and tennis and was a huge supporter of the University of Florida women’s tennis program and an enthusiast of women’s sports in general. He was a self- proclaimed rancher and loved having horses and extra-large Great Danes. David had a priceless sense of humor, which made him friends all over the world. David’s survivors include his five children.
Louise Hand Im ’59, Dec. 28, 2022, Charlotte, North Carolina. Louise is survived by her four children, three granddaughters, and six great- grandchildren.
Nancy Garret Logan ’59, Jan. 9, 2023, Bloomfield, Iowa. Nancy, who adopted one son in 1968 and another in 1971, worked at Davis County Savings Bank, now Success Bank, while she raised her two boys. She retired in 2003 but remained active on the bank’s board of directors until she was 80. Nancy enjoyed traveling in her retirement. She also enjoyed playing golf, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, and professional baseball. Nancy was a proud Grinnell alumna, and she served as a member of the Grinnell Alumni Council in 1997. She was active in alumni events and in her support for the College. Nancy’s survivors include one son and four grandchildren.
Darrell D. Kruse ’60, Jan. 9, 2023, Hendersonville, North Carolina. Darrell was a Banker Trust Scholar, active in the College orchestra, men’s Glee Club, and the board of religion. He also served as vice president and social chair of Langan Hall. After graduating, he completed General Electric’s financial management program (considered equivalent to a master’s in finance). He was promoted through several roles at GE, ultimately retiring from GE Lighting Systems in Hendersonville. Darrell completed his military service with the regular U.S. Army Reserve. He was a lifelong Lutheran and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, where he and his wife, Marcia, married in 1984. Darrell was active in community service as well as local and national politics. He was involved with several business ventures, including real estate sales and leasing and executive candidate recruitment. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Marcia Amschler Kruse.
Edwin L. VandeNoord ’60, Feb. 7, 2023, Boulder, Colorado. After graduation, Ed earned a doctorate in physics and optical engineering from the University of New Mexico. During his career at Ball Aerospace & Technologies, Ed rose to senior vice president and became a leader in aerospace. Ed was proudest of his work on the cosmic background explorer (COBE) satellite program for NASA. Ed and his wife, Rhonda Lee Debondt, enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Ed’s passion for the Rocky Mountains and anything outdoors included fly fishing, skiing, hiking, and biking. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his friends and family at their home on Flathead Lake in Montana. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, and five grandchildren.
Joseph J. Walka ’60, Nov. 22, 2022, Flagstaff, Arizona. At Grinnell, Joe majored in English and edited The Scarlet & Black. After graduation and his marriage to Ann Weller Walka ’60, Joe received his MBA from the University of Indiana and a Master of Public Administration and doctorate in political economy and government from Harvard’s Kennedy School. He taught at the University of Arizona and Idaho State University, then joined Northern Arizona University, where he was the founding director of the Center for American Indian Economic Development. Joe served as dean of NAU’s College of Business from 1987 to 1996. He also served on local and state commissions and boards. He loved camping and river trips with his family and attending NAU sporting events. Joe was an active alumnus who served as a GRASP volunteer from 2000 to 2017, a Class Committee member from 2004 to 2018, and a member of his 45th, 50th, and 55th Reunion committees. Survivors include his wife, and a niece, Clara Rice Hlavac ’99.
Floyd M. Price ’61, Feb. 26, 2023, Germantown, Maryland. Floyd was a proud Grinnell graduate who went on to earn a master’s from the University of Nebraska. He made major contributions to molecular cell biology during his 31-year career at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, where his work included studying mechanisms of carcinogenesis using tissue culture models. His research proved that genetic predisposition to cancer is associated with deficient DNA repair, and he contributed to the development of a potential assay for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. He co-authored 60 scientific papers/ articles during his career. The son of a Congregational minister, Floyd felt especially connected to the United Church of Christ. When a new UCC church started in Germantown, he became a charter member, serving on the first missions board and nominating committee, and he started the children’s choirs. An avid college sports fan, Floyd particularly cheered for the University of Maryland football and women’s basketball teams.
Gregory D. Erwin ’62, March 8, 2023, Sarasota, Florida. After Grinnell, Greg graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School. He began his legal career at Dewey Ballantine in New York and subsequently moved to Omaha in 1974 to become the ninth partner, and first securities lawyer, at Kutak Rock. In 1984, Greg co-founded America First Companies, a first-of-its-kind, publicly traded fund of government-backed mortgages. In 1991, Greg won the bid for Omaha’s municipal lottery, forming Big Red Keno, which became the largest operator of Las Vegas-style keno in the United States. For more than 30 years, Greg and his business partners expanded Big Red Keno to include multiple Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bars locations in Nebraska. Greg was known for his humor, generosity, and unfaltering optimism, even when diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 55. Despite epic health battles over the next 25 years, he refused to let bitterness enter his heart. Greg is survived by his wife, Billie Erwin; his three children and four grandchildren; and his stepdaughter and her two children.
L. Kay Rook Norman ’62, March 9, 2023, Altoona, Wisconsin. Kay met her future husband, Stanley Gerald Norman ’61, at Grinnell. After graduation, she earned a master’s in zoology from the University of Iowa. She and Stan married in 1963. His medical career took them to Hawaii; Chicago, while Stan took a general surgery residency; Wayland, Massachusetts, for his residency in otolaryngology; and then Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They had three children during these years. Kay was active in PEO, PTO, Medical Wives Auxiliary, League of Women Voters, and was a committed swim team mom through the many years their children swam for the YMCA team. She later returned to work as a biology teacher and lab instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She enjoyed camping, canoeing, white water rafting, scuba diving, biking, alpine skiing, wind surfing, and playing tennis and golf. Kay was also a gifted writer, composing a vast collection of poems about life’s journey. Family was everything to Kay. She is survived by her husband, their three children, and nine grandchildren.
Helen Bishop ’63, Jan. 2, 2023, Falls Church, Virginia. After graduating from Grinnell, Helen earned a doctorate in microbiology and moved to the Washington, D.C., area, where she worked in her chosen field until retirement. Helen read constantly, followed politics and current events avidly, loved the theatre, played bridge regularly, and kept her rather sardonic sense of humor all her life. She was a member of her 50th Reunion committee.
David W. Kennedy ’63, Feb. 12, 2023, New York, New York. After receiving his bachelor’s, David earned a J.D. and MBA and went on to a career as an author, real estate executive, and teacher. In 1983, he wrote The Condominium and Cooperative Apartment Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide, selected by Library Journal as a Best Business Book of the Year. He authored five other business and financial books and hundreds of magazine articles and newsletters. David was a past president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, a professional organization of independent nonfiction writers. He taught at several educational institutions and developed curriculum for New York state’s continuing education courses for real estate professionals. David was a trivia king, passionate New York Yankee and New York Giants fan, and crossword aficionado. He was a very proud Grinnell alum and served as a class agent from 1995 to 2003, GRASP volunteer from 1998 to 2017, was an inaugural representative in 2002, a Class Committee member from 2011 to 2017, and member of his 50th Reunion committee. David is survived by his wife, Barbara, and a daughter.
Robert J. McIntyre ’63, Jan. 4, 2023, Harpswell, Maine. After Grinnell, Robert earned a master’s from Cornell University and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina. He specialized in labor economics, with an area focus on Central and Eastern Europe. He taught economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Bowdoin, Dartmouth, Bates, Portland State, and Smith, then returned to Bowdoin. Robert’s work on the economics of system transition in the former Soviet Union led to a year as a Fulbright senior exchange scholar at the Moscow Higher School of Economics. He continued his work on post-Soviet transition economies as a senior researcher at the United Nations in Helsinki, Finland, and as a senior policy advisor for the UN in Bratislava, Slovakia. After returning to Harpswell in 2004, he became active in local affairs and was best known for propagating old varieties of Maine apple trees. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rosenberg; his daughters, Gretchen McIntyre and Bates McIntyre Larson ’95; and his former wife, Marilyn McIntyre.
Kent E. Rogerson ’63, Dec. 1, 2022, Stockton, California. After attending Grinnell, Kent completed his medical degree and psychiatric residency at the University of Iowa Medical School. He had a private psychiatric practice in Stockton. Kent was an avid sports fan and an accomplished artist. He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Lana; their six children; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.
William J. Alexander ’64, Feb. 14, 2023, National City, California. Bill attended Grinnell then finished his history degree at Northern Illinois University. In 1966, Bill married his first wife, Catherine “Kitty” Pape ’66. They had two children. Later, he attended the University of Iowa, where he earned a master’s in instructional design and technology. In 1987, he became associate dean of instructional resources at Southwestern College in the San Diego area. There he met Maryellene Deason, whom he married in 1993. They spent 30 years enjoying a rich life of art and world travels. He is survived by Maryellene and two children.
Nan Rudolph Bucknam ’65, Dec. 4, 2022, Webster City, Iowa. Nan attended William and Mary College for two years before graduating from Grinnell, then earned her master’s from Antioch College. She married Larry Bucknam in 1968. Nan taught high school social studies in Webster City from 1967 until she retired in 2004. She was a finalist for the Iowa Teacher of the Year in 1988. Nan was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where she taught Sunday school. She was also part of PEO, YSS, League of Women Voters, Kendall Young Library Board, and St. Margaret's Guild, and she played flute in the community band. Nan enjoyed reading, playing tennis, swimming, cross-stitch, playing card games, walking, and spending time at her cabin. Nan’s survivors include her husband; a son and daughter; and three grandchildren.
Marcia Hall Muzytschenko ’68, July 19, 2022, Simsbury, Connecticut. After attending Grinnell, Marcia went on to receive a bachelor’s in psychology from Syracuse University. Most of her working career was with Security CT Life Insurance Company. Marcia had a love for all of nature, including many dogs over her lifetime, the beach, the Boston Red Sox, and especially music; above all, she loved her family. She was an accomplished piano player and a clarinetist with the Simsbury Community Band for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, George Muzytschenko; two daughters; and two grandchildren.
Arthur H. Knowles ’70, Feb. 11, 2023, Minneapolis. Arthur lived in the Minneapolis area for many years. He was a Morris dancer, stained glass artisan, and house painter, among many other jobs and interests.
Jack R. Rued ’70, Nov. 23, 2021, Dublin, Ohio.
Phillip J. Morales ’72, Nov. 20, 2022, Brookfield, Wisconsin. Phil, who was the first in his family to attend college, earned a track team MVP award at Grinnell. After graduation, he went on to several communications roles, including as a San Antonio Light newspaper reporter, public relations reporter for a prominent Hispanic organization, and technical writer. He also founded his own elevation photography company. In addition, he authored a book explaining in detail how to solve the Rubik’s cube. Phil loved to travel and fly drones.
Veronica Ohioma Bodunrin ’74, July 8, 2022, Lagos, Nigeria. Veronica, who was born in Nigeria, went to England to further her studies, where she obtained a professional degree from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. She married Peter Oluwambe Bodunrin in 1963, and they had four children. She later moved to the United States and obtained her degree in economics from Grinnell. In 1975, the family moved back to Nigeria, where she got a job as an administrator at the University of Ibadan. She later rose to the position of principal assistant registrar. She obtained an MBA from the Obafemi Awolowo University in 1987. Her husband was vice chancellor of the Ondo State University, now called Ekiti State University. He died in 1997.
Sheryl Bautch ’79, Jan. 14, 2023, Champaign, Illinois. Sheryl double- majored at Grinnell, studying anthropology and psychology. Her interest in public service led her to complete a master’s in social work at the University of Michigan. After serving as a social worker for several years, she earned her law degree from the University of Illinois. She specialized in family law at the firm of Webber and Thies in Champaign. Eventually, Sheryl became executive director of Family Service of Champaign County. The Family Service building was named in Sheryl’s honor when she retired.
John A. Butler ’80, Sept. 23, 2022, Mashpee, Massachusetts. John owned and operated B&B Floor Covering for decades and formed many lifelong friendships through his career. He served his local communities for many years as an emergency medical technician and firefighter. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid football fan. He also loved taking photographs, watching films, and anything to do with music. Survivors include his four children and four grandchildren.
Vickie Hashman Stewart ’83, July 21, 2022, Gilman, Iowa.
Kelly Frailing ’99, Dec. 11, 2022, Metairie, Louisiana. Kelly, who was class valedictorian at Grinnell, graduated with honors from Loyola in 2007 with the Ignatian Award for Outstanding Graduate Student and the LaNasa-Greco Endowed Scholarship. She was admitted to King’s College at Cambridge University as the recipient of an Overseas Research Studentship Award in 2008. She was an associate professor of criminology and justice and the coordinator of the master’s in criminology and justice program at Loyola University, New Orleans. Kelly was known as a premier researcher and scholar on crime and criminal justice in disaster and was a committed scholar in the field of mental health and drug courts. She impacted many lives through her work, her books, and her teachings. Survivors include her husband, Jack Edward James Reese Jr., and their daughter.
Adam J. Wesely ’18, Nov. 23, 2022, Bellaire, Texas. As a youngster, Adam was very active in debate while also participating in various sports and activities, with particular interest in philosophy and photography. Adam graduated from Grinnell with a bachelor’s in computer science, then worked as a developer for Texas Mutual Insurance in Austin, Texas. Adam left his job to consider a different path forward, traveling extensively while also receiving a
certificate to teach English as a second language. Adam is survived by his parents; his siblings; and numerous other family members.
Faculty and Staff
Gary Caldwell, March 25, 2023, Grinnell, Iowa. Gary began working at the College as a campus safety officer in 2016 and was promoted to shift supervisor in 2019. He was known as a consummate professional and for making many positive contributions to campus safety during his years at the College.
Darrel Keenan, Jan. 25, 2023, Grinnell, Iowa. Darrel worked for the College as a Facilities Management staff member in the Electrical Shop from 1952 until 1994. He was the lead worker in the shop at the time of his retirement. He cared deeply about his work and colleagues, the students, and the College’s mission.
Joan Mohan, Feb. 6, 2023, Grinnell, Iowa. Joan joined the College in 1983 and served as director of the Reading Lab and a lecturer for many years before retiring in 2019. As reading lab director, she provided individual and small-group instruction to help students strengthen verbal skills, improve reading efficiency, and develop more effective study strategies. She also worked with students to improve ESL (English as a second language) proficiency and pronunciation.
Doug Caulkins, Feb. 21, 2023, Grinnell, Iowa Doug joined the anthropology faculty in 1970 and his wisdom, generosity, and kindness made him a deeply beloved professor for more than four decades. He maintained close connections with alumni from a variety of academic and career interest areas, even if he never had them in a class. Many recall amazing experiences traveling with Doug and his wife, Lorna, and several students and alumni became like family to them. He was awarded the Earl D. Strong Chair in Social Studies in 2000, became the Donald L. Wilson Professor in 2005, and was chair of the Wilson Program in Enterprise and Leadership from 2002 to 2010. He had a passion for bringing alumni back to campus, especially through Wilson programming, to expose students to a range of career options. Doug published more than 70 journal articles and book chapters on diverse topics. His faculty service culminated with his professor emeritus appointment in 2010. In 2018, the Caulkins were honored with the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Connie Marshall Spirit of Giving Award for a lifetime of service to others.