David A. McDonough ’51, a rare Renaissance man who pursued his many interests and passions to the fullest extent, died March 16 at his home in Randolph Center, Vermont.
Richard G. Woolworth ’51 died on March 6 in his longtime hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Surviving him are his wife of 70 years, Helen; four children, including son Richard Jr.
Frank O. Bruch ’51, M.D., died in Middlebury, Vermont, on December 17, 2020. He spent most of his career as a college and team physician, including 17 years at Middlebury College.
Bruce H. Bryant ’51—a distinguished geologist with a lifelong love of the outdoors and especially the mountains of the American West—died on January 12 in Boulder, Colorado.
Frank J. Johnson ’51—a scholar, author, and speaker in the field of United States-Soviet and Russian affairs who described himself as “a cold warrior”—died in Phoenix on January 24.
Marr P. Mullen ’51, M.D., a prominent orthopedic surgeon in Seattle, died at his home in nearby Mercer Island on November 27, 2020. Marr was an adventurous soul with an outgoing personality and many lifelong friendships.
Harold M. Stahmer Jr. ’51—a distinguished scholar in religion and philosophy, academic administrator, and civil rights activist—died at his Gainesville, Florida, home on October 23, 2020.
Benjamin H. Schore ’51, an adopted member of the class and frequent host of ’51 reunion gatherings at his Etna, New Hampshire home, died on August 12, 2020.
George B. Biggs Jr. ’51 died on October 18, 2020, in Georgetown, Texas. His life was punctuated by his love of family, musical pursuits, and faith practice. George’s talent for the piano was evident at an early age.
James H. Eldredge ’51, M.D., a retired orthopedic surgeon living in Centerville, Massachusetts, died on July 27, 2020. Jim came to Dartmouth after 18 months of service as a corpsman in the U.S.
Parke H. Sickler ’51, whose 37-year career as a corporate manufacturing and personnel executive led to management roles at production facilities in eight states, died in Fayetteville, Georgia, on September 6, 2020.
Chester F. Cotter ’51, whose 34-year military career included active duty in Korea and long service as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, died at his home in Beaufort, South Carolina, on June 23.