W. ROBERT WONKKA ’52

ROBERT WONKKA, 85, professor emeritus at Vermont Technical College, died Dec. 10, 2014. He was a member of Chi Psi and received a master’s degree from Harvard University. A basketball and softball coach despite the long leg brace he wore after a bout with polio, he taught secondary school until he became the first full-time math teacher at Vermont Technical College. In his 30 years teaching there, he also served as department head and division director. He was the first recipient of the faculty advising award that now bears his name. He was also an active community volunteer. Among those who survive are his wife, Nadena Thompson Wonkka, three daughters, four grandchildren, and several siblings.