John Carl Kees ’62
John Carl Kees ’62 passed away at home on January 27 surrounded by his family. Born in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1940, John lived a life marked by service, faith, and commitment to those he loved.
Obituaries Class of 1962
Search Obituaries Prior to 2010James R. Wojcik ’62
James R. Wojcik ’62 passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020, one day shy of his 80th birthday, at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois. He was born December 24, 1940, the son of Bert Wojcik and Helen Lach.
Frederic E. Rusch ’62
Frederic E. Rusch ’62 of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on March 26. Born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on April 29, 1940, Fred came to Dartmouth from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
John Francis Gabriel Sr. ’62
John Francis Gabriel Sr. ’62 of Crofton, Maryland, died March 3 at The Willow in Macungie, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Maryann (Gargano) Gabriel.
Walter Bruce McRae ’62
Walter Bruce McRae ’62 passed away at home in Athens, Georgia, surrounded by his family on December 14, 2020, following a battle with cancer.
Roy J. Halstead ’62
Roy J. Halstead ’62 passed away on November 28, 2020, with his wife, Gabriele, at his side at a hospital in Brussels, Belgium, after suffering a heart attack. Roy arrived on the Hanover Plain from Mamaroneck, New York, in 1958.
Derek Hedley Longworth Buntain ’62
Derek Hedley Longworth Buntain ’62 of Brackley Beach on Prince Edward Island, Canada, passed peacefully on November 29, 2020, at the Prince Edward Home. At Dartmouth Derek was a member of Phi Delta Alpha and majored in geography.
James Alden Eldridge ’62
James Alden Eldridge ’62 of Denver died peacefully in his home on August 3, 2020, after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Jim was an outgoing and charismatic soul who led a full and adventurous entrepreneurial life.
Theodore F. Rochow ’62
Theodore F. Rochow ’62 of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away June 26 in Brooksville, Florida. Theodore was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, to Theodore and Constance Rochow on July 25, 1940. He received his A.B.
Gordon R. Williamson ’62
Gordon R. Williamson ’62 of Hanover died on February 15. Gordy was predeceased in 2015 by his wife of 37 years, Virginia (an adopted member of our class).
Michael Beachley ’62
Michael Beachley ’62, M.D., died of cardiac disease on January 13 at home in Bakerstown, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Barbara, and children Kenneth, Barbara and William at his side. Mike received his A.B.
James C. Owings Jr. ’62
James C. Owings Jr. ’62, Ph.D., a lifelong resident of Riderwood, Maryland, died on January 12 of lung cancer.
Richard Norman ’62
Richard Norman ’62 died of myeloid leukemia November 29, 2017, at his home in Fairlee, Vermont. He is survived by Muriel, his wife of 57 years, two daughters and a son and their families.
William Baschnagel ’62
William Baschnagel ’62 died December 14, 2017, at home in Etna, New Hampshire, after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Fran, children Josh and Siri and their families.
George Brannen ’62
George Brannen ’62 died December 1, 2017. He was a Phi Delt who came to Dartmouth from Geneva, Illinois, and majored in economics. He went on to graduate with a J.D.
Bernard T. “Ted” Lane ’62
Bernard T. “Ted” Lane ’62 died in Salinas, California, on December 14, 2016. He was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a rare disease without cure, in 2005.
Paul B. “Peter” Hartley II ’62
Paul B. “Peter” Hartley II ’62 passed away on February 18 following lumbar surgery for severe spinal stenosis. He made his home in Houston. Peter was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Dr. Paul and Marta Hartley.
Jack M. Seymour Jr. ’62
Jack M. Seymour Jr. ’62 died on September 26, 2016, at his home in Saratoga, California. As a Navy “brat” Jack grew up around the world, launching first on an academic interest and then a career in world affairs.
William H. Edgar ’62
William H. Edgar ’62 of Palm Desert, California, died on June 17 in Santa Barbara, California, of pancreatic cancer. Bill came to Dartmouth from Winchester (Massachusetts) High School and Hebron Academy.
Michael E. Burke ’62
Michael E. Burke ’62 died January 5, 2015, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston, Vermont, after a nine-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Rosbon Daniel Bridger Whedbee ’62
Rosbon Daniel Bridger Whedbee ’62 passed away on September 28, 2012, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Ros” was born and raised in the hills of North Carolina.
Joseph Jerome Phifer ’62
Joseph Jerome Phifer ’62 of Hollywood, Florida, died on June 14, 2012. Jerry was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and raised in North Miami, Florida. He graduated from North Miami High School, where he was an active athlete.
Peter Allen Sherwood ’62
Peter Allen Sherwood ’62 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on May 20, 2013. He prepared for Dartmouth at the Pingry School in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Samuel Burtner Ulrich ’62
Samuel Burtner Ulrich ’62 died at home in Randolph, Vermont, on October 5, 2012. He came to Dartmouth from Hamden (Connecticut), where he was active in student government and managed the basketball team.
Earl Gordon Bill II ’62
Earl Gordon Bill II ’62 passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on June 10, 2011. “Gordie” came to Dartmouth from Deerfield (Massachusetts) Academy.
Roland “Rick” Michael Damiano ’62
Roland “Rick” Michael Damiano ’62 passed away on April 22, 2011. His last known place of residence was Carmel, California. Rick came to Dartmouth from St.
Peter Mengel Ambrose ’62
Peter Mengel Ambrose ’62, M.D., of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on June 21, 2010. Pete came to Dartmouth from Lakeside High School in Seattle, Washington, where he participated in football and track, and was president of his senior class.
Philemon Cheverton Roy Jr. ’62
Philemon Cheverton Roy Jr. ’62, M.D., of St. Mary’s Point in Lakeland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 30 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ellison L. Torbert ’62
Ellison L. Torbert ’62 of Black Mountain, North Carolina, near Asheville, died on December 15, 2009, following brief hospitalization due to a stroke.
Herbert Harry Morton III ’62
Herbert Harry Morton III ’62 of Great Falls, Montana, died of natural causes on June 30, 2010, at his sister’s home in Cascade, Montana. Herb was born and grew up in Newry, Maine, and was graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, in 1958.
David Keith Park ’62
David Keith Park ’62 of Dallas passed away on August 27, 2010. David came to Dartmouth from Manitou Springs (Colorado) High School, where he had been active in student government, serving two years as class president.
Alfred L. McCray ’62
Alfred L. McCray ’62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 15. A graduate of Oakwood High School in Dayton, Al majored in mathematics at Dartmouth, was an enthusiastic member of the Chess Club and DOC and particularly enjoyed golf and skiing.
Jack D. Schaeffer ’62
Jack D. Schaeffer ’62 of Castalia, Ohio, died on April 9 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, after a brief illness.
Richard S. Wright ’62
Richard S. Wright ’62 died on February 5 at home in Crosswicks, New Jersey, where he had lived for many years.
Jeffrey Chapman Thomas ’62
Jeffrey Chapman Thomas ’62, M.D., a lifelong resident of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on September 16, 2009, surrounded by family and friends.
Lawrence Ellison Hazard ’62
Lawrence Ellison Hazard ’62 of Lafayette, California, collapsed and died May 23, 2009, at the peak of Mt. Lassen after hiking with family members to a spot from which he had planned to ski down the mountain.
