R Connections

Wow, it has been five years since we all graduated on that stormy day in May 2019.

As we have experienced a period of growth and change over the past five years, so has our Alma Mater. This year, we celebrated the inauguration of a new president, Dr. Victoria Folse, and welcomed her new leadership to campus. We have also built a brand new football stadium for our Red Hawks football and soccer teams, and are undergoing a major renovation of the new Franzen Science Center, which is replacing the beloved Farr Hall. These follow the large-scale updates to the Franzen Center in Lane Library in the fall of 2019 just after we graduated, and the excitement of the Willmore Center opening during our time as students.

Ripon College is not the only place where we see change. Many of our classmates are now experiencing growth and new life. We’re moving to different areas of the world, finishing advanced education, starting new jobs, building families, and bringing new life into this world. It’s remarkable to see the growth and diversity our class network has across the world.

Looking ahead, our 5th Reunion during Alumni Weekend is planned for June 20-23, 2024. We are looking for a few extra hands in planning this event. If you are interested in helping plan events during Alumni Weekend this year, please contact Eric, Rachel, Olivia or Tyler, or email us at [email protected]. There are multiple ways to contribute to reunion coordination, such as aiding in increasing gift contributions, and finalizing the schedule of events for the weekend, or even helping with outreach!

Looking for a place to stay during our class reunion? Hotels in Ripon are limited, but there is a room block set at Heidel House and Cobblestone Suites (call 920-748-5500 to reserve blocked rooms). House rentals are also available in the area, but we encourage fall reservations for the best options and pricing given summers in Green Lake are busy! On-campus housing will be available with online Alumni Weekend registration starting April 1, 2024 and you can request to stay with friends in the dorms.

We want our 5th Reunion to be catered to you all. Please reach out to the Class Agents if you have ideas on how you want to spend the weekend together. We have a few tentative ideas, such as a bar crawl, wine walk, and hosting the reunion party at Knuth Brewing Company, though these are always subject to change based on your input!

We will continue to update you all on the Reunion and Alumni Weekend, so continue to monitor our Class of 2019 Facebook Page and check your emails for related information.

Finally, we wanted to sincerely thank everyone in our class that has contributed to the Ripon Fund or those who have given back to the institution with time or service. Your contributions mean everything to our College.

And now our class notes!

KIM FRISQUE FOOTE ’19 of Marinette, WI, writes: “My husband and I are expecting our first child! She is due in early September and we have decided on the name Juniper Marie. I am also going back to school in the fall to get my Master’s degree in Special Education thanks to a grant the school district I work for applied for in the spring. We are excited for all the life changes that are coming our way!”

RACHEL HAWLEY ’19 of Plymouth, MA, writes: “I graduated with my PharmD from UW-Madison this past spring and recently started a Post-Doctoral Medical Affairs Fellowship at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA! I’ve been loving living out east and exploring all New England has to offer.”

OLIVIA HECK ’19 of Evansville, IN, writes: “I am in my last year of my PhD program at Indiana University – Bloomington. I am completing my predoctoral psychology internship at Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN. I am looking forward to finally finishing up my PhD in May 2024!”

Looking forward to seeing the Class of 2019 in 2024!

Eric ’19

Rachel ’19

Olivia ’19

Tyler ’19

Submitted by: Eric, Rachel, Olivia, and Tyler

Hey Class of 2013!

It’s been a decade since we left the cocoon of Ripon’s rolling hills, fields and lack of air conditioning.

In things that matter to you: it’s been just over two months since many of us gathered at Ripon to celebrate the occasion. Below is a photo of those who gathered.

Lauren ’13 Charlotte ’13

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

Greetings, Class of 2008!

We hope this letter finds you well! As this correspondence is being written, the newest Red Hawks are starting their first semester of college. The Class of 2027 (How strange is it to think this class will be graduating in 2027 when 2008 doesn’t seem that long ago!) is made up of 195 first year students and 15 transfer students. Two thirds of the students are from Wisconsin, but 19 other states are also represented including Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Taxas, Nevada, Utah, and others around the country. The Class of 2027 also includes a new Red Hawk from Pakistan and 17 legacy students. We wish these students luck as they begin their journey at Ripon College!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 15th Reunion held this summer. We hope you were able to connect with old friends, reminisce about our time spent at Ripon, and see the changes that have taken place on campus since we graduated. If you were unable to make it this summer, there are many alumni events happening at Ripon and in locations around the country that we hope you are able to attend. Additionally, it is never too early to begin preparing for our next reunion. If you have any ideas for our 20th Reunion taking place in the summer of 2028, let a Class Agent know!

We would also like to thank everyone who has donated to Ripon College over the past year. Your donations are crucial to providing a quality education for future Red Hawks for years to come. If you have not donated recently or if you are planning to donate in the future, we would like to inform you about an upcoming fundraising campaign. The college shares “Ripon College formally launches the Forever Ripon campaign, a $75 million effort to expand access through student affordability and innovative programs, enhance our facilities and strengthen our institution through the Ripon Fund. This campaign will prepare Ripon for the celebration of our 175th anniversary in 2026, adapt to an evolving higher education landscape and ensure a Ripon College degree is relevant for generations to come.”

Please see the Case Statement here for more information. Contact a Class Agent if you would like more details about this fundraising campaign.

As you finish reading, make sure to check out the class updates shared below. As always, if you have any updates you would like to share with the class, please contact your Class Agents listed above anytime throughout the year. You can also post your update on the Class of 2008 Facebook group. Updates can include births, adoptions, new jobs, new pets, continuing education, promotions, moves, run-ins with other Ripon Alums…. Your classmates want to hear what you are up to! Please let us know if you have any information to share. Starting with this letter, class letters will only be coming out in the fall (once a year instead of twice) so we want to be able to share as many updates as possible each time the letter is published!

Go Red Hawks!

CLASS UPDATES

ERIN OAKLEY KOLTES ’08 shared: “My husband, Mike, and I welcomed our second baby girl, Josephine Michael Koltes, on March 2, 2023. I also just celebrated my five-year work anniversary of being a worship director at Door Creek Church.”

JENNI MARCELL D’ACQUISTO ’08 shared: “I’ve moved back to Wisconsin and am working for the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin. Got married March 17, 2022 to Daniel D’Acquisto. I gained an amazing step son, Eli, and welcomed our daughter, Sophie, on May 14, 2022.”

ERIN MAGUIRE ’08 was recently promoted to Director of Social Services at Leo N. Levi Hospital, an inpatient adult psychiatric hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She also has obtained her Licensed Clinical Social Work certification to be able to counsel independently.

KEN LEIVISKA ’08 and ELIZABETH KUNDE LEIVISKA ’09 welcomed their second child, Vincent, into the world in February 2023. Big brother Mason is a happy helper. The family of four lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

DANA MOORE KIBBEL ’08 said: “My husband, Gerrad, and I live in Waupun with our three boys – Cooper (11), Easton (9), and Krew (3.5). We are involved in all things hockey and baseball. We have also become heavily involved in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and supporting their mission, as our two youngest boys live with cystic fibrosis. (If anyone has any further interest about the CFF or has any connections to the CF community, I’d love for you to reach out.)”

Leah ’08

Zac ’08

Submitted by: Leah Hover-Preiss and Zachary Schwandt

Greetings Class of ’04,

I found myself tackling the first draft of this letter on the anniversary of a day that we will never forget, 9/11. The professional procrastinator that I am, two days before my deadline was actually pretty darn good! But there I was, staring at a blank Google doc, a blinking cursor flashing at me with my mind impossibly glued to the memory of watching the second plane fly into the towers. At that moment, on the third floor of Brockway and just minutes after morning swim practice, I could never have guessed just how impactful the moment we were all witnessing would be in our lives.

The memories we have of our time at Ripon College, 9/11 and its aftermath included, will never leave us. Those years helped define who we are as adults, but they also defined our society in ways that our children will forever struggle to understand. (Try explaining to your kids the audacity of walking up to a gate at the airport without suffering through the TSA process!)

Now here we are, less than a year away from celebrating the 20^th anniversary of our graduation. At that fateful moment in 2001, graduation seemed like an impossibly insignificant idea. But it happened. And the rest of our lives have continued to unfold in front of us, the possibilities of that unfolding being broader than any of us could ever imagine. You might have a pretty good idea of how that has played out for some of your classmates. Or you might not have the slightest clue, as your life took you in a different direction from any of your Ripon ties. Regardless of where you find yourself on that spectrum of understanding, I challenge you to come back next June 20-23, 2024, to share your version of life. Believe it or not, like it or not, Ripon matters because of you and Ripon played a part in your mattering. Let’s celebrate that together next June.

If you are someone that likes to plan early, remember that Ripon has limited hotels. That said, there are room blocks set at Heidel House (under new management!) and Cobblestone Suites (call 920-748-5500 to reserve blocked rooms). Additionally, on-campus housing will be available with online Alumni Weekend registration starting April 1 and you can request to stay together with other members of the Class of 2004.

A special note of thanks for the few of you that have passed along updates. I’ll buy the first round next June as a thank you.

MICHAEL COLES ’04 works as the Director of Talent Acquisition at CFI and is in his tenth year of coaching travel softball (which keeps him from having a beer with NICK SPAETH ’04 even though they live 10 minutes from each other). His youngest daughter, Riann, is an 8^th grader and oldest daughter, Amiah, is a freshman at Iowa State University.

AMY GABRIEL GERRETSEN ’04 continues her role as Director of Constituent Engagement at Ripon College. She writes, “Annually, I get to work with reunion classes to plan successful celebrations. But it is always way more fun to work with Nick and other classmates to make our 20th Reunion a blast. If anyone is interested in helping make decisions about how Alumni Weekend 2024 will look, especially related to the Class of 2004, please contact me at [email protected].”

AMANDA PHILLIPS GROSS ’04 shares: “I am starting my sixth year as a special education teacher at Clintonville Elementary School and 11th year overall in education. I am working in kindergarten and 5th grade this year. I have not been in 5th grade since student teaching so this will be a learning experience! I have been lucky to have been working with alumni ANDREA KNORR JUSTMAN ’09 the past six years in kindergarten. My husband, Bob, and I have three great kids. Matthew and Peyton are starting 7th grade and Brenna is in 5th. It’s crazy how fast the time has gone!”

TAMMY JOHNSON ’04 shares: “I was recognized as an Outstanding Special Education Teacher from the National Association of Special Education Teachers and received a Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. I’ve taken a new position this school year at Antioch Community High School as a Special Education teacher and JV girls’ volleyball and basketball coach. I am four classes and one dissertation away from my EdD. Our older boys earned their purple taekwondo belts and little Finnegan is starting 2yr old preschool this fall with my wife, Becky, as one of the lead teachers. The Johnson family is busy!”

SEBASTIAN MEADE ’04 shares: “So at this time I am running my own business, buttonspinzandthingz.com, making button pins and magnets, both designed by me along with custom work. Also making t-shirts, hats and other items being sold wholesale to local Maine businesses and out of a small market in Freeport ME. At the same time, I’ve been hard at work being a member of my local Grange helping it come back to life and getting ready to celebrate 150 years (2024), being one of the oldest non-profit community groups still active.”

KATIE PLIER BOISVERT ’04 is starting her 15th year teaching fourth grade at Jackson Elementary School in the West Bend School District.

ETTA HILLIGOSS SCHWIRTZ ’04 and TYLEY SCHWIRTZ ’04 share: “We are still living in Fort Collins with our three kids, a 12-year-old, 9-year-old and 7-year-old. We are very busy with our kids playing soccer, basketball and skiing. Tyler and I are both special education teachers. Tyler recently took a new position of special education coordinator for the Laramie County school district in Cheyenne Wyoming. I am still working for the early intervention program in Fort Collins. In our unheard-of free time, we enjoy camping, hiking and traveling as much as possible.”

MICHAEL TIMM ’04 shares: Through his role as Milwaukee Water Storyteller for the nonprofit Reflo, in partnership with the online publication Urban Milwaukee, and thanks to the generous support of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Michael is excited to develop a suite of water-related environmental journalism in the style of National Geographic in 2023-2024. The contextual storytelling will be accompanied by compelling illustrations that promise to endure as engaging resources that support Great Lakes education for the next generation of Lake Michigan’s stewards. The hope is that attention to local water stories helps to elevate the profile of impactful water projects in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. For more info: [email protected].

Book a room in Ripon for next June. Do it.

Go Brewers.

Nick ’04

Submitted by: Nick Spaeth

Dear Class of 2010,

Once again fall is here, and I am missing campus quite fiercely. I’d like to start this note with a special thanks to NICK BAKER ’10, who has decided to step down as Class Agent following four years of service. NICK – thank you for all you have done as Class Agent.

I’m headed back to campus twice this autumn, once for the Alumni Board meetings and once to see the brand new Hopp Stadium for a men’s soccer game. I’m looking forward to seeing the renovation progress that has been made on the Franzen Science Center, which is slated for completion around December 2024.

While there are many changes taking place on campus, Ripon College is still committed to academic excellence; next summer the first exercise science master’s degree cohort will begin their studies. Additionally, the college’s new engineering program will begin alongside the opening of the Franzen Science Center.

There is so much happening at our alma mater that we can all be proud of. Hope you have a chance to make it back to campus soon to see these changes for yourself!

RIPON UPDATES

Ripon College to Offer Master’s Degree in Exercise Science
Ripon College will launch its first master’s degree program in exercise science in the summer of 2024. The Masters curriculum will be a 15-month program. The new program will offer three areas of specialization: Physiology, Sports Management, Sports Psychology. A 4+1 program will allow Ripon College undergraduate students to begin taking the graduate-level courses in their senior year and complete the master’s degree in just one additional year after receiving their bachelor’s degree.
To learn more about the Master’s Degree, click here.

Ripon College to Offer Engineering Program
Ripon College is launching its first engineering program to coincide with the opening of the new Franzen Science Center in 2024. John Sisko, Ripon College Vice President and Dean of Faculty, stated “We are making curricular expansions to meet the educational needs of current and future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students. The physical needs of the engineering program as well as state-of-the-art facilities for all of our science programs were integral considerations throughout the entire design process for the new science center.”

As part of the engineering program, the College also is establishing an Engineering Advisory Board, comprising regional industry partners. This advisory board will help optimize Ripon’s engineering program to best suit the technical needs of the region, offer internships and co-op programs to students and ultimately help create a path to employment for graduates.
You can learn more about the Engineering program here.

 CLASS UPDATES

TOMISSSA PORATH FREISLEBEN ’10 and DAVE FREISLEBEN ’07 welcomed their son, Charlie, this spring. They are trying to get some sleep in between chasing Henry and Charlie around their house.

LINDSAY KUEHL LAMB ’10 and her kids are welcoming her boyfriend, Christian, and his son to McFarland, WI. Christian will be working as master IT for UW Hospitals and Clinics and his son, Noah, is starting high school.

ANDY WELLS-BEAN ’10 is serving as the Executive Director of Audubon of the Western Everglades.

Tomissa ‘10

Submitted by: Tomissa Porath Friesleben

Hey Class of 2018,

Another year, another class letter. It was great to see many of you at the five year class reunion this past June. A small group of the Class of 2018 caught up at Roadhouse and celebrated this important milestone. We hope to see more of you at the next reunion.

This past summer kicked off many exciting projects and changes for the college. A new football stadium, a refreshed Farr Hall, and the introduction of the college’s first female president are just a few of the exciting things happening at Ripon. The college isn’t the only one with exciting news. Below are some updates from your fellow classmates:

CLASS NEWS

COLLEEN ELZINGA ’18 of Gainesville, Florida, finished her rotating internship in veterinary medicine and surgery this summer at Louisiana State University. She recently moved to Florida to start her residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia at the University of Florida.

DAVID FIRARI ’18 of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, completed their northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. They started on February 21 in Georgia and after hiking over 2,200 miles, arrived at the northern terminus in Maine on August 29.

ABBEY FLOWER ’18 of Waukesha, Wisconsin, recently married the love of her life, Wayne Guenther, surrounded by family and friends including fellow alumni SAMANTHA BETHEL ’18 and HANNAH BRODNER ’18.

BEN FOLGER ’18 of Norman, Oklahoma, is finishing his PhD program at the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife, LAURISSA JOHNSON FOLGER ’19 welcomed their daughter, Kennedy, into the world in August. Laurissa is also wrapping up her masters program in psychology.

EVE GREEN ’18 of Sydney, Australia, started a new job as a rights manager for a children’s publishing imprint. In addition to the new job, Eve and her partner purchased their first house together.

DREW HETZ ’18 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is working as a physician associate at an ears, nose, and throat clinic. He is also continuing renovations on his house which is a never ending, but still rewarding project.

HAILEY MATTHEISEN ’18 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduated from her two masters programs: clinical and health informatics from the University of Wisconsin and biomedical sciences from Nova Southeastern University. She just started her first year of medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She’s also taken on a leadership role with the Association of Women Surgeons and the admissions committee.

MERRANDA SCHMID ’18 of Ripon, Wisconsin, started a new job as a chemistry laboratory instructor and interim director of math and science services at Marian University.

See you soon!

Lauren ’18

Submitted by: Lauren Hince

JAMES M. HINTZ ’72 of Salem, South Carolina, died Sept. 28, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in psychology and participated in athletics and Sigma Nu/Theta Sigma Tau. He had been a mechanical engineer at the Science and Arts Academy. He was an avid golfer and an accomplished guitarist.

Full obituary: https://wgog.com/james-murray-jim-hintz/

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

JACK C. BLOEDORN ’55 of Terry, Mississippi, died April 10, 2020. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and economics and participated in athletics, Phi Kappa Pi (Merriman) and Phi Beta Kappa. He received an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in management from Northwestern University. He served as regional finance officer for the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Totten, Long Island, New York; systems analyst for Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, New York; and administrative manager for Booz Allen & Hamilton in Chicago, Illinois. He also founded and was president/CEO of Management Systems Corp., a consulting company. He taught management at the University of Wisconsin, DePaul University, Northwestern University, Mississippi State University and Jackson State University; and wrote the book Designing Social Service Systems. Survivors include his wife, Judy Maxey Bloedorn; and two sons.

Full obituary: https://www.stringerfuneral.com/obituaries/Jack-Bloedorn/#!/Obituary

FREDRIC E. ROEMING ’55 of Green Valley, Arizona, died in August 2023. At Ripon, he majored in economics and participated in music, athletics, Lambda Delta Alpha/Delta Upsilon and Red Hawks Club, and was commissioned through ROTC. He received his master of business administration degree from Indiana University Bloomington. He served in the U.S. Army for 29 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. After retiring, he lived in Monument, Colorado, for 20 years, then moved to Green Valley. He sang in choral groups his entire life and enjoyed the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include two children and eight grandchildren, including AUSTIN OLIVER ’14.

Full obituary: https://www.gvnews.com/obituaries/fredric-elmer-roeming-lt-col/article_a97c476e-57dc-11ee-a1ac-9fdb178b39a5.html

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

ROBERT C. PIETSCH ’58 of Monument, Colorado, died Oct. 24, 2021. At Ripon, he studied biology, participated in Lambda Delta Alpha/Delta Upsilon, and was commissioned through ROTC. He received a master’s degree in international affairs from George Washington University. He served in the U.S. Army.

Full obituary: https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/arvada-co/robert-pietsch-10417157

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

Dear Ripon College Class of 2011:

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It truly is the best time of year in Wisconsin – so much so that I feel like the whole state tries to pack in as much as they can while we have those short months of blissful warmth. I had a busy summer knocking a few things off my bucket list, traveling (both for work and for pleasure) and generally trying to stay afloat. As much as I dread winter, I’m looking forward to a slower pace of life for a bit.

There have been both exciting and sorrowful things going on at Ripon, recently. Hopp Stadium had its soft opening on September 30 when the Ripon football team hosted Cornell College. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for October 21, 2023. In other construction related news, the renovation of the Franzen Science Center began in early August and is scheduled to be complete in December of 2024.

As I’m sure you remember hearing, Professor Vance Cope-Kasten passed away in March of this year. He had a major impact on me, personally, and from reading the memories and tributes shared on social media I can tell that he impacted the Ripon Community at large in a way that is hard to put into words. However, his family did their absolute best to capture something incredibly complex; you can read his obituary here.

On a happier note, I’d like to remind everyone that Alumni Weekend 2024 is scheduled for June 20th to the 23rd. It would be great to see as many people as possible. Along those same lines, if you have any suggestions on the best way to capture class updates, I’m all ears – the more updates I’m provided the less of my writing you have to read through. Please reach out on social media or via email. Thanks to those that provided updates!

Shane ’11

Submitted by: Shane Roeber

ELAINE LOUISE PETERSON CODDINGTON LAMPORTE ’58 of Long Lake, New York, died Sept. 13, 2023. At Ripon, she studied English and art and participated in Alpha Xi Delta/Kappa Theta. For 22 years, she moved often with her first husband, FLOYD L. CODDINGTON ’56, who was in the military. They lived in Manassas, Virginia, for several years, then Long Lake, New York, since 1985. There, she assisted in running Coddington’s Boathouse marina and worked as a librarian at Long Lake Central School. Her first husband died in 1990 and she then remarried.

Full obituary: https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/obituaries/2023/10/elaine-l-lamporte/

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

CHARLES H. BRINTLINGER ’53 of Lake Barrington, Illinois, died Sept. 27, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in economics and participated in athletics and Phi Delta Theta/Alpha Phi Omega. He earned a degree in civil engineering from Northwestern University. He spent three years in the Marine Corps, stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked as an engineer for Cook County, managing road construction; with IBM for 25 years as a systems engineer; and taught at IBM schools in New York, Florida, Texas, and California. He enjoyed running 10K and marathon races, biking, swimming, lifting weights, and spending winters in Marco Island and Naples, Florida. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; one son and two daughters; and several stepchildren.

Full obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/charles-brintlinger-obituary?id=53296329

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

ALAN D. LONG ’69 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died Aug. 7, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in biology and participated in athletics and Phi Delta Theta/Alpha Phi Omega. He taught at Annunciation Catholic School and then worked in commercial interior sales and management. He was active in athletics his whole life. At Ripon, he played a key role on two Midwest Conference Championship football teams as a running back. He set several school records, and his mark of the most rushing touchdowns in school history stood for 25 years. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. As an adult, he played AAA Fastpitch and golf. He loved the outdoors, trout fishing, and bird and deer hunting. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Long; and two children.

Full obituary: https://www.blaneyfuneralhome.com/obituary/alan-long

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

JOHN O. FRISVOLD ’53 of Naples, Florida, died Sept. 11, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in economics and philosophy, lettered in track and cross country, was editor-in-chief of College Days, was a member of Phi Kappa Pi (Merriman), and was commissioned through ROTC. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, Georgia, and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a vice president at 3M, traveling the world and providing leadership. After retiring, he moved to Naples, Florida, and was involved with many social and philanthropic organizations. Survivors include his wife, Marti Frisvold; three sons and two daughters, including LYNN FRISVOLD WILLIAMS ’80; and a son-in-law, SETH WILLIAMS ’81. His first wife, ROSEMARY GOULET FRISVOLD ’53, died in 1978.

Full obituary: https://www.naplesnews.com/obituaries/ndn031935

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

LORETTA HOUSE WEBSTER ’59 of Oneida, Wisconsin, died Aug. 1, 2023. At Ripon, she studied biology and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta/Kappa Theta. She received a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988. She grew up on the Oneida Indian Reservation. She served as vice chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and went on to work for the Oneida Nation as the attorney for the land office. She enjoyed creating and teaching raised beadwork, and reading. She was a founding member of the Woodland Indian Art Show and Market and advocated for Indian rights. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Webster; two sons and one daughter.

Full obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/loretta-webster-obituary?id=52609984

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

Frank C. Becker, 87 of Libertyville, IL died Sun. Oct. 8, 2023. Son of the late Carl and Josephine (nèe Neuwirth) Becker. Husband of the late Martha James Becker. Father of daughter Leslie Becker-Levinson (Bill) and his son Todd Becker. Papa of Luke, Sam, and Ben Becker (former wife Tulsi.). Brother of Shirley Haley (Dan) and brother William Becker (the late Nancy). Founder of Greenfield Chemical and Southport Marina Development Company, Kenosha. Vis. 10-11:30 a.m. with Service at 11:30 a.m. Tues., Oct. 17, 2023 at the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch, IL. Burial to follow in Millburn Cemetery. Donations can be made to Heifer International www.heifer.org in Frank’s honor. INFO 847-395-4000 or www.strangfh.com.

Full obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/frank-becker-obituary?id=53343613

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

LINDSEY RAY INMAN ’74 of Duncanville, Texas, died Sept. 14, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in biology and psychology and participated in Lambda Delta Alpha/Delta Upsilon and the Beta, Beta, Beta honor society. He served in the U.S. Army as a biological sciences assistant in the Department of Experimental Pathology at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He also qualified as an Expert in both M-16 Rifle and Hand Grenade and received the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. After earning a Ph.D. in experimental pathobiology from the Medical University of South Carolina, was a researcher and clinical scientist at the Dallas Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Mary; and one daughter.

Full obituary: https://www.jaynesmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Lindsey-Ray-Inman?obId=29080269#/celebrationWall

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

RITA RAFAJKO LAZARUS ’56 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died Sept. 16, 2023. At Ripon, she majored in English and participated in Alpha Phi/Kappa Sigma Chi.

Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement

CALLEN MARX ’11 continues to train for an Iron Man. He also binge watched all the Fast and Furious movies and wants everyone to remember the importance of family.

Submitted by: Shane Roeber