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In Memory of Myron Dudek ’50
In Memory of Myron Dudek ’50
Myron Dudek
MYRON DUDEK ’50 of Bensenville, Illinois, died April 7, 2016. He served in the U.S. Navy in the submarine service for three years during World War II. He then attended Ripon for one year. He was a postal clerk for seven years; a partner in the Dudek-Jensen Insurance Agency in Racine and Milwaukee for 15 years; and administrator of the Central Baptist Home in Norridge, Illinois, for 18 years. He also was active in the North American Baptist General Conference churches in the Christian Education Ministries and their state summer camp programs, as well as numerous community programs. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; one son and two daughters.
Full obituary: christianfuneralservices.com/obituary/3660774
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Henry Clay Potter ’80
In Memory of Henry Clay Potter ’80
Henry Potter
HENRY CLAY POTTER of Highlands, New Jersey, died July 27, 2022. He attended Ripon College. He worked at the Chicago exchanges but soon focused his professional pursuits on financial investing. He was an avid sailor from an early age and enjoyed sailing and racing small boats on the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers and sailing a sloop in and around Raritan Bay.
Full obituary: tworivertimes.com/henry-clay-potter/
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Doris Fry Clark ’40
In Memory of Doris Fry Clark ’40
Doris Clark
DORIS FRY CLARK ’40 of Santa Clara, California, died Jan. 3, 2022. At Ripon, she majored in English and speech communication and participated in music and Kappa Delta/Delta Phi Sigma. She taught high school until she could join the U.S. Army Air Corps where she served as a corporal until 1945. She and her family moved to Chico in 1979 where she opened Venus De Milo Health Spa. After retiring, she enjoyed walking every morning in Bidwell Park with her friends. She volunteered at Enloe Hospital for many years and served as auxiliary president from 2001-2003. Survivors include one son and one daughter.
Full obituary: legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicoer/name/doris-clark-obituary?id=32198036
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Gerald L. Wadleigh ’50
In Memory of Gerald L. Wadleigh ’50
Gerald Wadleigh
GERALD L. WADLEIGH ’50 of Geneva, Illinois, died Feb. 23, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in biology and participated in Theta Chi/Alpha Omega Alpha. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for Travelers Insurance Co. After retiring, he worked at Ace Hardware in Geneva. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, the Fox Valley Shrine Club and the Geneva Masonic Lodge, and he was a Master Mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, attending his grandsons’ baseball games and fishing with all of his grandsons. Survivors include one son and one daughter.
Full obituary: malonefh.com/obituary/GeraldL-Wadleigh
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Roger W. Newell ’56
In Memory of Roger W. Newell ’56
Roger Newell
ROGER W. NEWELL ’56 of Rockford, Illinois, died May 28, 2022. At Ripon, he participated in Sigma Chi/Omega Sigma Chi. He graduated from Northwestern Military Academy and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed for many years in management for Commonwealth Edison. He was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church and volunteered for several community organizations, including One Body. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons and one daughter.
Full obituary: legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/roger-newell-obituary?id=35015924
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Marsha Blanche Jones Burzynski ’84
In Memory of Marsha Blanche Jones Burzynski ’84
Marsha Burzynski
MARSHA BLANCHE JONES BURZYNSKI ’84 of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died Aug. 3, 2022. At Ripon, she majored in biology, was a member of Beta Beta Beta Honor Society, was a resident assistant in Tri-Dorms and Bartlett Hall, and participated in track and filed. She received a master’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She worked for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from 1991 until the time of her retirement in 2021. She played a crucial role in numerous contaminated sediment cleanups in southeastern Wisconsin. She enjoyed gardening, and camping. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Burzynski.
Full obituary: molthenbell.com/memorials/marsha-burzynski/4996495/obituary.php
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Daniel J. Minnema ’74
In Memory of Daniel J. Minnema ’74
Daniel Minnema
DANIEL J. MINNEMA ’74 of Summerfield, North Carolina, died July 27, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in chemistry and biology and was a member of Beta Beta Beta Honor Society. After working for the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, he earned a Ph.D. in toxicology from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and did postdoctoral work as an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati. He later worked at a Covance research facility in Great Falls, Virginia, and Syngenta in Greensboro. He enjoyed fishing, boating, science, science fiction, reading, watching old movies, building shelves and teaching. Survivors include his wife, Kristi; and three daughters.
Full obituary: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greensboro-nc/daniel-minnema-10864801
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Richard R. McKeon ’50
In Memory of Richard R. McKeon ’50
Richard McKeon
RICHARD R. MCKEON ’50 of Stuart, Florida, died Feb. 6, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in history and participated in Ver Adest and Sigma Chi/Omega Sigma Chi. He began studies at Ripon but enlisted in the Air National Guard and was called to active duty on April 7, 1952. He served as an air defense specialist and an assistant to the base chaplain. He joined his brother, Robert Jr., in Ossining (New York) Sash and Door, a successful building supply and home improvement business. In the late 1970s, he worked independently to build homes and retired in 1980. He was a master bridge player. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons; and a nephew, TODD NOGGLE ’94.
Full obituary: dorseyfuneral.com/obituaries/Richard-McKeon?obId=24623927#/obituaryInfo
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Nancy Thulin Kandutsch ’50
In Memory of Nancy Thulin Kandutsch ’50
Nancy Kandutsch
NANCY THULIN KANDUTSCH ’50 of Surry, Maine, died Aug. 29, 2022. At Ripon, she majored in biology and participated in Ver Adest and Alpha Xi Delta/Kappa Theta. She especially enjoyed sailing and was a gourmet cook. She also was an artist and for many years led the Blue Hill Drawing Group. She also supported oppressed peoples’ struggles from Cuba to Palestine, and of the antiwar and civil rights causes domestically. Survivors include her husband, ANDREW KANDUTSCH ’50; and two sons.
Full obituary: mdislander.com/obituary/nancy-kandutsch
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Scott C. Mathot ’68
In Memory of Scott C. Mathot ’68
Scott Mathot
SCOTT C. MATHOT ’68 of Loudon, Tennessee, died Sept. 9, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and physics and participated in athletics and Phi Delta Theta/Alpha Phi Omega. He completed his MBA in 1970 from Indiana University and completed Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program in 1988. He worked in various management roles for Timken Co. until his retirement in 2000, including locations in Colmar, France, Columbus, Ohio, Keene, New Hampshire, and Canton, Ohio. After his retirement, he was an active leader in the Tellico Village community. He also served with the Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed volunteering, boating, watching the Green Bay Packers, traveling the world and golfing. Survivors include his wife, Karen; and three sons.
Full obituary: legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/scott-mathot-obituary?id=36551189
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Lois Hoeft Perrine ’51
In Memory of Lois Hoeft Perrine ’51
Lois Perrine
LOIS HOEFT PERRINE ’51 of Normal, Illinois, died Aug. 17, 2021. At Ripon, she studied English, psychology and Spanish. She participated in Ver Adest, drama, music and Alpha Xi Delta/Kappa. Her first husband, NORMAN E. LADD ’51, died in 1988.
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Linda Foster Adams ’62
In Memory of Linda Foster Adams ’62
Linda Adams
LINDA FOSTER ADAMS ’62 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sept. 9, 2022. At Ripon, she studied history and drama and participated in music, theatre and Alpha Phi/Kappa Sigma Chi. She was a member of the Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots, after earning her license with the help of her great friend and instructor, Richard Bach. She participated in many local telethons and political events by flying VIPs in from Des Moines in her own Cessna 172 (N3807L). Her greatest joy was singing and playing guitar or piano. She also was a writer and wrote “Luke Letters,” a subscription series for children, which was inspired by her own favorite dog. Survivors include one son and two daughters.
Full obituary: obituaries.ottumwacourier.com/obituary/linda-adams-1086211464
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of John N. “Jack” Zneimer ’48
In Memory of John N. “Jack” Zneimer ’48
John Zneimer
JOHN N. “JACK” ZNEIMER ’48 of Sarasota, Florida, died June 28, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in English and participated in Phi Kappa Pi (Merriman). He earned a master’s degree from Columbia University and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. His former wife, EILEEN HESS ZNEIMER ’49, died in 2020. A daughter, CARY ZNEIMER FAIRCHILD ’72, died in 2014.
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Eileen Hess Zneimer ’49
In Memory of Eileen Hess Zneimer ’49
Eileen Zneimer
EILEEN HESS ZNEIMER ’49 of Portland, Oregon, died Oct. 3, 2020. At Ripon, she majored in English and participated in Ver Adest, theatre and Alpha Phi/Kappa Sigma Chi (Duffie Girls). She also wrote for the literary magazine. She completed a teaching certificate in English from Indiana University and later taught. She earned a master’s degree in English from Purdue University. She and her husband lived in New York City, Iowa, Madison, Wisconsin, and Hessville, Indiana. She was active in the community and enjoyed books, road trips around the United States and Europe. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. Her former husband, JOHN N. “JACK” ZNEIMER ’48, died June 28, 2022. A daughter, CARY ZNEIMER FAIRCHILD ’72, died in 2014.
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Arthur L. Scharff ’63
In Memory of Arthur L. Scharff ’63
Arthur Scharff
ARTHUR L. SCHARFF ’63 of St. Louis, Missouri, died July 26, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in history. He ran Smith Scharff Paper Co., a wholesale distribution business that his father had started in the 1930s. He then founded Presidents Council, which enriches executives’ leadership skills and wisdom in monthly peer discussions. He was an active volunteer, including as an advisor of his temple youth group, a foster parent, advocate for the Forest Park playground, and executive board member for Logos School. He helped raise millions of dollars for these and other nonprofits. Survivors include his wife, Susie; one son and one daughter.
Full obituary: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/st-louis-mo/arthur-scharff-10866536
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of David H. Redemann Sr. ’60
In Memory of David H. Redemann Sr. ’60
David Redemann
DAVID H. REDEMANN SR. ’60 of Lakewood, Washington, died Sept. 14, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in physical education, participated in Phi Delta Theta/Alpha Phi Omega and was commissioned through ROTC. He received a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in several parts of the world, his favorite being Kailua, Hawaii. After two tours in Vietnam and 30 years of military service, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. He enjoyed camping, traveling, grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and holiday dinners. Survivors include his wife, Donna; one son and three daughters; and grandchildren, including DAVID H. REDEMANN III ’14.
Full obituary: riponpress.com/obituaries/david-h-redemann-sr/article_0656ef0a-3d37-11ed-8bce-93c0063444f4.html
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Diane Rochelle Uhl ’59
In Memory of Diane Rochelle Uhl ’59
Diane Uhl
DIANE ROCHELLE UHL ’59 of Tucson, Arizona, died April 6, 2022. At Ripon, she majored in speech communication and participated in Alpha Delta Pi/Pi Tau Pi. She received her master’s degree in speech correction/special education from Northwestern University. She taught in public schools for 33 years. After retiring in 1993, she and her husband traveled full time in an RV to all the continental states. She was a longtime member and benefactor of the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
Full obituary: freethoughttoday.com/sections/500-features/in-memoriam-sun-has-set-on-ffrfs-friend-diane-uhl/
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Donald Morris Higbie Jr. ’77
In Memory of Donald Morris Higbie Jr. ’77
Donald Higbie
DONALD MORRIS HIGBIE JR. ’77 of Basalt, Colorado, died April 27, 2022. At Ripon, he majored in biology. He then held a summer internship at Harvard Medical. His love for diving took him to Maui, then work as a divemaster in Cayos Cochinos, an island in Honduras, and Maya Ha, a resort in Mexico. He and his wife survived two small plane crashes into the ocean and, with their daughter, Hurricane Mitch while living in the Caribbean. After returning to Colorado, he volunteered with the Independence Pass Foundation bike race, was involved in local environmental conservation, and, with his daughter, located Boreal toads, thought to be extinct in the area, and guided Colorado Parks and Wildlife to their habitat. Survivors include his wife, Dana; and one daughter.
Full obituary: aspendailynews.com/obituaries/obituary-donald-morris-higbie-jr/article_58a453c8-4008-11ed-a4f3-a7dbec51198f.html
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Patricia Cozart Kossoris ’53
In Memory of Patricia Cozart Kossoris ’53
Patricia Kossoris
PATRICIA COZART KOSSORIS ’53 of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, died May 29, 2022. At Ripon, she majored in biology and participated in Ver Adest and Alpha Phi/Kappa Sigma Chi. She was a lab technician and a secretary for her husband’s business until her retirement. She was an excellent bridge player and loved to ski, play tennis and travel. Survivors include her husband, GERALD “JERRY” KOSSORIS ’53; and three sons.
Full obituary: jsonline.com/obituaries/mjs063486
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
In Memory of Anne Barber Hallock ’53
In Memory of Anne Barber Hallock ’53
Anne Hallock
ANNE BARBER HALLOCK ’53 of Longmont, Colorado, died Sept. 30, 2022. At Ripon, she studied biology and participated in Ver Adest and Alpha Phi/Kappa Sigma Chi. Her father was WILLIAM HARLEY BARBER, a longtime professor of physics at Ripon. She was an Army wife for 30 years, moving 50 times and hosting countless diplomatic and professional engagements. She also worked in an academic lab, an art gallery and a school for deaf children. She lived in Pueblo West, Colorado, for 45 years while her husband was a professor at the University of Southern Colorado. She was a founding member and elder in Pueblo West Ecumenical Church. Survivors include her husband, RICHARD G. HALLOCK ’53; one son and one daughter; and a sister, JANE BARBER EMERSON ’46
Full obituary: chieftain.com/obituaries/pcol0322216
Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement
Alicia Rytlewski ’10 to perform piano, voice recital April 26
Classical pianist and vocalist Alicia (Rhyner) Rytlewski ’10 will perform an alumna piano and voice recital in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. Rytlewski will be performing pieces mostly from her debut album of songs, “When We Were Bears,” released in late January. […]
Ripon College Rally Days 2025 exceeds goal
Ripon College surpassed its goal of achieving 1,000 gifts during the eighth annual spring giving event, Rally Days 2025, from April 2-4, with more than eight hours left of the event. At the end of Rally Days, the College received 1,091 gifts and raised $506,534.20. The theme this year was “Impact History.” Every contribution moved […]
Celebrating ‘National Puppy Day’ with Danielle Gunter ’06
Danielle Paiz Gunter ’06 is helping feed dogs and cats in no-kill shelters. As executive director of Puppy Food Bank, she spearheads efforts to collect donations that fuel the work of rescue organizations across the country. Since its founding in October 2022, Gunter has helped Puppy Food Bank distribute more than 500,000 pounds of dog […]
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Upcoming events
Physics and Engineering Seminar – Jared Zeman ’19
Jared Zeman ’19 will be presenting his Ph.D. research to our undergraduate students.
Alumna Recital: Alicia Rytlewski, piano
Pianist and vocalist Alicia (Rhyner) Rytlewski ’10 released her debut album of original works, “When We Were Bears,” in January of this year and is celebrating the release with a recital of works in Demmer Recital Hall. The Milwaukee-based composer, performer, and educator graduated summa cum laude from Ripon with a music major and minors […]
Milwaukee Brewers v. Chicago Cubs
Includes an all-inclusive ticket in the Associated Bank Power Alley. Featuring a private game experience with dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and 2 Molson Coors products per person. Register: