Obituaries

These are the most recent alumni obituaries. To report a death, please contact alumni records at (603) 646-2253. To view obituaries by class year, select from the drop-down menu:

July-August 2025

Robert Lee Comer ’55

Robert Lee Comer ’55 passed away April 25. Bob was born February 26, 1933, and his family moved from New York to Philadelphia during World War II.

July-August 2025

Bradley L. Curtis ’57

Bradley L. Curtis ’57 of Oro Valley, Arizona, passed away in his sleep on October 21, 2024. Brad graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Connecticut.

July-August 2025

Richard D. Morrison ’57

Richard D. Morrison ’57 passed away at his home on October 23, 2023. Richard graduated from Cardigan Mountain School and New Hampton Prep School in New Hampshire.

July-August 2025

David S. O’Brien ’57

David S. O’Brien ’57 died on August 29, 2024. David grew up on a sheep farm in rural Virginia, was homeschooled, then attended small private schools.

July-August 2025

Kenneth D. Rakouska ’57

Kenneth D. Rakouska ’57 passed away on January 17 in St. Augustine, Florida. Ken graduated from Oak Park (Illinois) High School.

July-August 2025

Donald R. Spalding ’57

Donald R. Spalding ’57 passed away from natural causes on December 12, 2024, at his home in Whitfield, New Hampshire. Donald came to Dartmouth from Phillips Exeter Academy.

July-August 2025

Lyle Bjork ’63

Lyle Bjork ’63 died March 6 in Kauai, Hawaii, from complications of dementia.

July-August 2025

Wallace K. Chappell ’63

Wallace K. Chappell ’63 died on April 14 in Iowa City, Iowa.

July-August 2025

Stephen J. Garland ’63

Stephen J. Garland ’63, Ph.D., died on March 26. Steve was from Pittsburghand attended Mt.

July-August 2025

A. Thomas Perry ’63

A. Thomas Perry ’63 passed away on April 25 in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.