{"id":27476,"date":"2026-08-31T07:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/?p=27476"},"modified":"2026-08-30T19:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:20:30","slug":"in-memoriam-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/2026\/08\/31\/in-memoriam-26\/","title":{"rendered":"In Memoriam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>(2026 unless otherwise noted)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coleman Volgenau \u201949<\/strong>, June 5; Glastonbury, CT. Phi Delta Theta, Outing Club, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robert Hoffman \u201950<\/strong>, Jan 31; Charlottesville, VA. Pep band, marching band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charles E August \u201952<\/strong>, April 19; Loudonville, NY. WRCU, student government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C Curtis Hussey \u201952<\/strong>, May 1; Carmel, CA. International Relations Council, ROTC, <em>Maroon<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samuel A Strasser \u201952<\/strong>, Jan 29; Delmar, NY. Commons Club, ROTC, ski club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benjamin M Bishop \u201953<\/strong>, June 3; Saint Louis, MO. Phi Gamma Delta, Maroon Key, student government, basketball, tennis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jack J Schramm \u201953<\/strong>, March 13; Alexandria, VA. Alpha Tau Omega; Maroon Key; Konosioni; International Relations Council; Washington, DC, Study Group; Willow Society; student government; baseball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Donald J Beck \u201954<\/strong>, April 18; Horseheads, NY. Phi Kappa Psi, Willow Society, tennis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John A Celentano \u201955<\/strong>, March 4; Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Theta Chi, WRCU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthur L DuBois \u201955<\/strong>, Jan 6; Naples, FL. Delta Kappa Epsilon, Salmagundi, ROTC, student government, lacrosse, tennis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James P Healy \u201955<\/strong>, Feb 27; Naperville, IL. Beta Theta Pi, ROTC, Konosioni, International Relations Council, Masque and Triangle, concert orchestra, indoor track, cross country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lee M Horner \u201955<\/strong>, Feb 24; New Providence, NJ. Alpha Tau Omega, Konosioni, glee club, student government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John W Huther \u201955<\/strong>, May 7; Seattle, WA. Commons Club, Outing Club, student government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gordon W Knapp \u201955<\/strong>, March 11; Liverpool, NY. Tau Kappa Epsilon, Masque and Triangle, glee club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>George J Williamson \u201955<\/strong>, June 14; New York, NY. Phi Delta Theta, <em>Maroon<\/em>, Konosioni, student government, soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richard E Mears \u201956<\/strong>, June 15; Palm Springs, CA. Commons Club, London Economics Study Group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peter A Bowser \u201957<\/strong>, Feb 16; San Rafael, CA. Phi Kappa Tau, WRCU, Willow Society, glee club, baseball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peter D Dockter \u201957<\/strong>, Jan 27; Miami, FL. Theta Chi, Outing Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malcolm Mac Pherson \u201957<\/strong>, Dec 16, 2025; Duncannon, PA. Commons Club, basketball, indoor track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samuel M Strong \u201957<\/strong>, April 4, 2025; Easton, MD. Delta Kappa Epsilon, student government, sailing club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James G Clay \u201958<\/strong>, Oct 17, 2025; Ada, MI. Delta Upsilon, cheerleaders, baseball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthur M Hanhardt MA\u201958<\/strong>, Dec 3, 2024; Eugene, OR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elmer C Humes \u201958<\/strong>, Oct 4, 2025; Pittsford, NY. Delta Upsilon, glee club, student government, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calvin D Low \u201958<\/strong>, June 1; Charleston, SC. Alpha Tau Omega, Outing Club, indoor track, marching band, glee club, pep band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hyde C Perce \u201958<\/strong>, March 3; Kenilworth, IL. Phi Gamma Delta, International Relations Council, Willow Society, student government, baseball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leo A Rauch \u201958<\/strong>, June 1; Saint George, UT. Lambda Chi Alpha, Outing Club, Salmagundi, soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herbert B Tasker \u201958<\/strong>, Jan 30; Orinda, CA. Phi Delta Theta, Outing Club, WRCU, sailing club, lacrosse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David H Bowman \u201959<\/strong>, May 18; Keswick, VA. Theta Chi, Outing Club, sailing club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craig M Ferguson \u201959<\/strong>, March 28; Darien, CT. Kappa Delta Rho, Willow Society, Outing Club, Spanish club, sailing club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richard L Lowenberg \u201959<\/strong>, March 4; Fayetteville, NY. Delta Upsilon, baseball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael V Makaroff \u201959<\/strong>, March 31; Littleton, CO. Delta Upsilon, Maroon Key, ROTC, football, soccer, swimming, tennis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John C Seedorff \u201959<\/strong>, March 3; Allentown, PA. Theta Chi, WRCU, Willow Society, glee club, marching band, sailing club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lewis Thurston \u201959<\/strong>, May 5; Lawrence Township, NJ. International Relations Council.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthur D Wahl \u201959<\/strong>, May 15; Durango, CO. Phi Gamma Delta, lacrosse, tennis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Douglas G Parks \u201960<\/strong>, June 10; Laguna Woods, CA. Phi Gamma Delta, WRCU, glee club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawrence D Willison \u201960<\/strong>, June 21; Philadelphia, PA. Alpha Tau Omega, International Relations Council.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John R Chapin \u201961<\/strong>, Aug 27, 2025; Mount Pleasant, SC. Delta Upsilon, student government, baseball, indoor track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anthony J Lacava MA\u201961<\/strong>, Feb 18; Hamden, CT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lloyd F Novick \u201961<\/strong>, Aug 26, 2025; Cary, NC. Pep band, marching band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stephen M Slavin \u201961<\/strong>, May 21; Lake Forest, IL. Phi Kappa Tau; <em>Maroon<\/em>; International Relations Council; Washington, DC, Study Group; student government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>William Welch \u201961<\/strong>, June 17, 2024; Williamsburg, VA. Phi Kappa Tau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>States W Coyle \u201962<\/strong>, Nov 18, 2025; Seattle, WA. Lambda Chi Alpha, Outing Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinton L Rappole \u201962<\/strong>, Jan 25; Houston, TX. Phi Delta Theta, Maroon Key, glee club, baseball, hockey, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ivan E Smith \u201962<\/strong>, April 26; New Hartford, NY. Phi Delta Theta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael V Faiola \u201963<\/strong>, March 14; Lexington, MA. Delta Upsilon, lacrosse, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joseph Hodgson \u201963<\/strong>, Jan 28; Feasterville-Trevose, PA. Tau Kappa Epsilon, Outing Club, baseball, soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John E Migliaccio \u201963<\/strong>, March 15; Cranston, RI. Lambda Chi Alpha, indoor track, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richard M Webster \u201963<\/strong>, Feb 6; Loveland, CO. Lambda Chi Alpha, glee club, indoor track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patrick H Collins \u201964<\/strong>, Feb 14; Waxhaw, NC. Delta Upsilon, baseball, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James C Harberson \u201964<\/strong>, March 18; Watertown, NY. Delta Kappa Epsilon, golf, ice hockey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>George E Bailey \u201965<\/strong>, May 15; Lakewood, CO. Lambda Chi Alpha, glee club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robert E Baldanzi \u201965<\/strong>, March 21; Arlington, VA. Delta Kappa Epsilon, International Relations Council, swimming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bruce M Denike \u201965<\/strong>, March 3; Asbury Park, NJ. Sigma Nu, Willow Society, baseball, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brian C Edgerly \u201965<\/strong>, April 22; Wexford, PA. Delta Kappa Epsilon, Konosioni, <em>Maroon<\/em>, baseball, soccer, ice hockey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richard R Gray \u201965<\/strong>, June 6; New York, NY. Phi Kappa Psi, Outing Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>William H Covert \u201966<\/strong>, Jan 8; Westfield, NJ. Phi Gamma Delta, International Relations Council, basketball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James E Mosakowski \u201966<\/strong>, Aug 27, 2023; Shakopee, MN. Theta Chi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gerald W Commerford \u201968<\/strong>, March 14; Lewisburg, PA. Phi Kappa Psi, football, lacrosse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warren E Jones MA\u201968<\/strong>, March 2; Rome, NY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anne Moore Keller MA\u201968<\/strong>, Oct 13, 2025; Longmont, CO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitchell G Owens \u201968<\/strong>, May 9, 2025; Annapolis, MD. Phi Kappa Psi, London History Study Group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richard P Regardie \u201968<\/strong>, Nov 20, 2025; Gaithersburg, MD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barry C Balonek \u201969<\/strong>, March 29; Rochester, NY. Glee club, WRCU, <em>Maroon-News<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sandra Zitko De Visser MA\u201969<\/strong>, April 27; Utica, NY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robert G Barton \u201970<\/strong>, May 31; Charlottesville, VA. Sigma Chi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dwight Moore \u201970<\/strong>, March 1; Bellingham, WA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>William F Swisher MA\u201970<\/strong>, May 31; Cortland, NY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John W Tripp \u201970<\/strong>, March 21; Bernardsville, NJ. Phi Delta Theta, Maroon-News, WRCU, lacrosse, football, indoor track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kent S Bernard \u201972<\/strong>, March 20; Westport, CT. Delta Upsilon, Colgate Thirteen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David H Pearlman \u201972<\/strong>, Feb 12; Cooperstown, NY. Kappa Delta Rho.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James A Watson \u201972<\/strong>, May 31; Ashburn, VA. Phi Kappa Tau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robert W Risley \u201973<\/strong>, April 25; New Hartford, NY. Delta Kappa Epsilon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Todd J Palmatier \u201974<\/strong>, June 21; Sandwich, MA. Alpha Tau Omega, baseball, football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan H Kaplan \u201976<\/strong>, Feb 8; Delray Beach, FL. Beta Theta Pi, WRCU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kenneth C Conway \u201977<\/strong>, Dec 5, 2025; La Follette, TN. Sigma Chi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timothy W Woolston \u201977<\/strong>, Dec 14, 2025; Greenville, SC. Phi Gamma Delta, student government, basketball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elizabeth S Arnold \u201982<\/strong>, June 18; Anchorage, AK. Field hockey, indoor track, lacrosse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andrew C Brummer \u201985<\/strong>, Feb 10; Chatham, NJ. Theta Chi, indoor track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stephanie A Kelly \u201985<\/strong>, Feb 26; Westerly, RI. Gamma Phi Beta, Konosioni, student government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael J Witbeck \u201985<\/strong>, Dec 20, 2024; Lansdowne, VA. Baseball, soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eleanor E Marien Weyter MA\u201988<\/strong>, Nov 8, 2025; Hamilton, NY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James M Egan \u201995<\/strong>, Jan 24; Cotuit, MA. Delta Upsilon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heather M Regan \u201995<\/strong>, April 19. Everett, MA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tyler G Trotman \u201996<\/strong>, May 23; Philadelphia, PA. Theta Chi, theater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patricia Ann Trumbull<\/strong>, April 24; Newton, NJ. Former chemistry lab instructor. Willow Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obituaries for Colgate community members<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1263,"featured_media":23212,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,21],"tags":[],"coauthors":[135],"class_list":["post-27476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-in-memoriam","category-scene"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/palXSH-79a","amp_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/fallback-colgate-c-white-on-plum.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1263"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27476"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27856,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27476\/revisions\/27856"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27476"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.colgate.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=27476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}