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:

May-June 2025

John Carl Kees ’62

John Carl Kees ’62 passed away at home on January 27 surrounded by his family.

May-June 2025

Andrew M. Allen ’63

Andrew M. Allen ’63 passed away on February 4.

May-June 2025

Glen Gale ’63

Glen Gale ’63, Ph.D., died on January 30 at his home near Litchfield, Connecticut.

May-June 2025

Frank J. Hermes ’65

Frank J. Hermes ’65 died January 21 in Williamsburg, Virginia. “Sandy” came to Dartmouth, his father’s alma mater, from New Canaan, Connecticut.

May-June 2025

Heinz Kluetmeier ’65

Heinz Kluetmeier ’65 died on January 14 of complications from Parkinson’s and a stroke. Born in Berlin, Germany, he came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when he was 9.

May-June 2025

James A. Mechenbier ’65

James A. Mechenbier ’65, M.D., died on February 10 in Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness.

May-June 2025

Thomas N. Sampson ’65

Thomas N. Sampson ’65 passed away on December 25, 2024, in Brockton, Massachusetts. He came to Dartmouth from Brockton; at Dartmouth he was a member of Army ROTC and Tabard.

May-June 2025

Raymond A. Sonntag ’65

Raymond A. Sonntag ’65 passed away in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, on March 2.

May-June 2025

David P. Barton ’66

David P. Barton ’66, who dedicated his life to the pursuit of world peace and understanding, passed away in Arlington, Virginia, on December 11, 2024.

May-June 2025

Elliot Taubman ’66

Elliot Taubman ’66, who spent his legal career fighting for justice, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Connecticut.