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86th birthday. An electrical engineering
graduate, Bill worked in instruments
and controls at power plants, paper
mills, and refineries. He retired from
Bechtel Corp. in 1994 after 22 years,
having previously worked for Harvey
Alumina on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin
Islands. He also worked for North
American on XB-70 Mach 2 bomber
project, plus temporary assignments in
Phoenix; Augusta, Ga.; and Taipei City,
Taiwan. His father, the Rev. William
H. Johnston ’15, spent almost 50
years in Presbyterian ministry.
A Spanish and economics graduate,
Richard Finer was a Theta Xi and swim
team member. Dr. Samuel Pascal ’27,
professor of languages, was a favorite
of his. Dick worked in banking for six
years then joined IBM for the next 33,
retiring in 1991. Dick and Eleanor “Ellie”
were married in June 1950 and have
four children, six grandchildren, and
two great-granddaughters. They have
lived in New Hampshire since 1971, in
Bow and now Concord. Ellie stays busy
with knitting, quilting, and other crafts.
She has served with Concord Female
Charitable Society. For 15 years, Dick has
been a volunteer instructor with AARP
Driver Safety Program. The Finers are
active in Concord Lutheran Church.
Marty Haubenstock and wife
Barbara concluded their winter stay in
Florida. Marty stays in touch with Dick
Horn and Carol and Larry Ramer
and Lee. Marty’s grandson, who plays
on the varsity lacrosse team, visited
Lafayette’s campus with him.
Formerly with Wells Fargo Advisors,
John Wynn now manages equity
portfolios for Cresap Inc. in Radnor,
Pa. He plays squash or tennis at least
twice weekly, and he and wife Peggy love
skiing. John attends Leopard Luncheons
in Philadelphia. He mentioned Bob
Woodcock, with whom he occasionally
rides Paoli Local. John and Bill Buck,
who donated Philadelphia Zoo’s leopard,
work on the same floor at Radnor
Corporate Center.
Bill Payne published an article, “The
Three-Legged Stool,” in Fox and Quill
e-magazine. The piece, which is available
online, covers exercise, stress reduction,
and diet. At age 80, Bill married again.
The couple—who lives in Sarasota,
Fla.—enjoys tennis and ballroom dancing.
Having earned a master’s in hospital
administration from Yale, Bill enjoyed a
career that spanned 40 years, retiring as
executive vice president at Presbyterian
Medical Center in Philadelphia. He
is a life fellow of American College of
Hospital Administrators.
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Reunion Chair: James R. Madara
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More than 200 celebrated
1951 the life of Hilton
“Dutch” Rahn Jr., a metallurgical
engineering graduate, at First
Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem, Pa.
The Rev. Daniel Ressetar assisted
with the service. “Rocky” Wrabel,
Dutch’s faithful companion, offered
remembrances, and our class was
represented by Frank Downing.
Afterward Frank wrote that Dutch was
the “tie that bound” our class together,
with 200-plus columns written over more
than 50 years. His written words created a
force that brought us back to Lafayette
again and again. The services ended with
John Cornish leading the Alma Mater.
Henley Smith couldn’t attend
Dutch’s service but extended his regards
to classmates and condolences to Ann.
Robert “Bob” Goodfellow and
wife Lee are doing well. He has lived in
Vermont for 41 years and spends most
winters in Florida. Bob enjoys decent
health, misses his hobby with antique
autos, and maintains his van camper for
trips. He maintains an extensive
collection of photos of Iwo Jima, having
been stationed there. Bob wrote an art
book regarding his father-in-law,
respected illustrator Mead Schaeffer.
Class President Joseph “Joe”
Diamond appreciated hearing news
of Bill McCarter’s passing. George
Hoolahan phones Joe almost monthly,
offering news of Bob Duffy, Ray Huber,
George Butz, and Fred Trumpbour ’49.
Kurt Wassen and wife moved to a
life-care community in Charleston after
18 years on Kiawah Island, S.C. They
are doing well. Kurt plays tennis at least
twice weekly. Last August, the Wassens
got a 6-year-old rescue Lab, Sunny.
Classmates in the area should call
(843) 795-2646 to schedule a visit.
Robert Becker lives in Medford
Leas, N.J. His unit is on the back 40
of 168 acres, most of which is an
arboretum. Daughter Timm Becker
Brandhorst ’85 has four girls who play
lacrosse like their mom, a Lafayette
athlete. Robert met Ed Conklin for
lunch last fall, and they had planned
to meet again this past spring.
John A. Farrar Jr.—an electrical
engineering graduate from Marco Island,
Fla.—passed away Feb. 19. A World
War II veteran, John was a senior-level
manager specializing in telecommunication
production with 3M. He and wife Juanita
retired to Marco Island more than 20
years ago and were active members of
Island Country Club. His wife, son
Jeffery, two stepchildren, three grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren
survive him. Contributions may be made
to Habitat for Humanity of Collier
County, Fla.
Kenneth Walter Sheeleigh—who
lived in Balmville, N.Y., and Jupiter, Fla.—
died March 4. He and brother Matt ’50
grew up in Montclair, N.J. After Montclair
High School, Ken joined the Merchant
Marines, serving in the South Pacific.
With a gift for basketball, he was recruited
for the Army Air Corps team at Mitchell
Field, Long Island, N.Y. Following a
winning season and a discharge, he played
for Colgate and Lafayette, his graduation
from which is part of a four-generation
family tradition. An economics and
business graduate, he was a brother of
Delta Kappa Epsilon. He continued
business studies at New York University.
After a career in the aluminum industry
with American Brake Shoe, American
Can, and Alcoa, Ken formed his own
company, West Shore Resource Corp.
in Goshen, N.Y. Until his passing, he
worked daily with son Peter. Success in
business allowed him to enjoy his passion
for golf. He was a member of Yale Club
of NYC and was on the board of St.
Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh.
An active and generous alumnus of
Lafayette, Ken will be remembered for
his willingness to mentor, love of family,
loyalty to friends, and never-ending thirst
for knowledge and joy of life. Wife Doris;
Matt (who contributed details to this
remembrance); five children—Ken Jr.,
Christopher, Peter, Sarah ’83, and
Joanne; and many grandchildren survive
him. Daughter Sarah wrote that Uncle
Matt, Bob Loughlin ’53, and Allan
Kirby ’53 sang a few DKE songs at the
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