Chapter Grand

This page contains several featured members of our Chapter Grand whose friends and families have sent us stories and photos about their lives.

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Frank Schwab '55

In Memory of Frank Schwab '55

Chapter Grand 6/26/06

His myriad hobbies and interests included restoring old cars, computers, bee keeping, skiing, scuba diving, spelunking, and his favorite, the four grandchildren. He was lovingly known for his sense of humor, ability and willingness to fix anything. With an endless supply of jokes, he happily corrected anyone's mechanical mishaps. Laughter and fixed "whatchamacallits" followed him everywhere... Full Story


Albert Hennen '38

In Memory of Albert Hennen '38

Chapter Grand 2/14/05

"Doc" was a retired Advertising Executive with the Ogden Newspaper; and a World War II veteran from May 1942 until September 1945 where he served in New Guinea receiving a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Full Story


Ray Caton '50

In Memory of Ray Caton '50

Chapter Grand 3/11/05

Ray graduated from Pennsylvania State University, where he met Peg Riley. He was a past president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was a member of Blue Key Honor Society. He was also veteran on World War II. Full Story


Thomas Smith '46

In Memory of Thomas Smith '46

Chapter Grand 2/17/05

I have fond memories of Tom, and in particular, he introduced me to Lacrosse during the summer semester of 1945 when I started at Penn State.  - Bud Thomas '49 Full Story


Harrison "Hatch" Rosdahl ‘64

In Memory of Harrison "Hatch" Rosdahl ‘64

Chapter Grand 6/15/04

"He could do it all, he played two of the best games I have ever seen." - Joe Paterno

After playing at Penn State University, where he helped the team win two Gator Bowls, he was drafted in the first round in 1963 by the San Diego Chargers in the old American Football League. Full Story


Dick O'Connor '62

In Memory of Dick O'Connor '62

Chapter Grand 1/9/05

Richard W. O'Connor ’62 passed away Sunday morning, January 9, 2005 at UNC Hospital holding the hands of his loved ones after many years of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Families and friends will always cherish Dick's gentle, peaceful nature. He had so much love and kindness in his heart. Full Story


Ken Todd ‘59

In Memory of Ken Todd '59

Chapter Grand 12/20/04

Ken's wife Pat writes, "He was so impressed with the work that was done to keep the PA Theta house going last year. He was sorry he was ill during that time, as he would have loved to have been a part of it". Full Story


Lynn (Kip) Kippax '43

In Memory of Lynn (Kip) Kippax '43

Chapter Grand 9/26/04

Kip's wife Peggy writes, "As I write, I am looking at a picture always prominently displayed in our home. It has always proudly moved with us. It is that wonderful old house with the imposing white pillars as impressive as its history, and in front, a line of forty of the finest young men I have ever known - now some gone and waiting, others still here and being supportive to me as we try to imagine life without Kip". Full Story


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