Obituaries
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Robert Fredrick Rolsten, 97, Dean of Engineering
Fred Rolsten held one of the patents in personal body armor and designed body armor for President Ronald Reagan, which also protected the staff and flight crew during our initial foray into detente with the People’s Republic of China. In fact, he was the professor who “stood behind his work” taking a 357 bullet to…
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Gretchen Bollenbacher, 82, Dean's Office, WSU-Lake Campus
Gretchen enjoyed family, reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles, writing, organizing pictures in her albums, paper dolls, and collecting Santas. She Loved Christmas. She died on May 3, 2022.
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Joycelyn L. (Bean) Boitnott, 86, Program Assistant, Research & Sponsored Programs
She retired from Wright State University (RSP) in 1995 with 25 years of service. She was very talented and had many hobbies, including painting. She died on April 18, 2022.
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Margaret Anne Roach, 84, Reference Librarian, University Libraries
Margaret Roach retired from Wright State University where she was a Reference Librarian and later volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital. She passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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Mary Lou Graham, 84, Assistant to the Dean, School of Medicine
Mary Lou enjoyed sharing stories of her life and passing along her love of sewing, quilting, home renovating and gardening. She had a passion for travel, visiting various places in the United States and abroad, and especially enjoyed her visits to England and Egypt. She died on Feb. 25, 2022.
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Donald C. Thomas, 86, Dean of Graduate Studes & Professor of Pathology
Don was an active volunteer with Hospice of Dayton and St. Leonard’s Retirement Community. He served as a founding leader of the Manistee Lake Association and worked with the Au Sable Institute on the use of biologics to preserve the lake environment. He will be missed for his witty sense of humor in any situation…
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Gail Ruth Moddeman, 79, Professor of Nursing
Gail mentored many young nurses over the years and thoroughly enjoyed and contributed much to the nursing profession. She was a role model for many. Her ready smile and friendly attitude will be missed by all. She dies on Jan. 27, 2022.
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William "Bill" N. Woodall, 75, Mortician, Anatomical Gift Program
William “Bill” N. Woodall, 75, died Jan. 10, 2022.
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Mark Allen Bogard, 67, Administrative Support Coordinator, Chemistry
Mark Allen Bogard, 67, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Anna Shumski, 94, Mailroom Supervisor
Anna was active in her church, Mary Help of Christians, helping with church bazaars, serving school lunches, and providing food for families and friends after church funeral services. She was an avid reader and enjoyed some great travel experiences including a trip to Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. She died Dec. 5, 2021.
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Jacqueline H. McHale, 71, Sculpture Technician, Art and Art History
Jacqueline’s art was displayed in several exhibitions in and around the Dayton area. She also received an award from the city for a light sculpture that she created. She died in Carthage, N.Y., on Dec. 2, 2021.
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Crete M. Vandeval, 91, Assistant to the Director, Nutter Center
Because of her big personality, Crete Vandeval hosted many dignitaries including members of the Dayton Accords ending the Bosnia-Herzegovina wars held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and performers at the Nutter Center including Cher, Kiss, Bob Dylan and many others. She passed away on Nov. 22, 2021, with her family by her side.
Upcoming Events
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Wright State Retirees Picnic
Wright State University retirees and friends are invited to a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m., in Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432.
See what’s coming up in our Events Calendar