Obituaries | 1960-1969

WILLIAM N. SCHULTZ SR., an art and antiques appraiser, died Aug. 6, 2016. He was 76. A member of Beta Theta Pi, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and was a teaching fellow in art history there, before becoming an appraiser of art and antiques in Philadelphia. He enjoyed reading, book collecting, art, the Philadelphia Eagles, jazz, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Serri Schultz; two sons, including Jared S. Schultz ’99; one grandson; three siblings; and many nieces and nephews, including Katherine N. Sadlon ’99.

Bruce W. Miller ’63, M.D. an ophthalmologist and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Medical School, died Dec. 6, 2014 at age 74.

Davidson Moss ’68 

I am sorry to inform the Wesleyan community of the passing of Dave Moss ’68, Gamma Psi, from a heart attack on December 28, 2015.

Dave completed his first two years at Wesleyan, after which he was drafted into the Army.  He served as a medic with the First Cavalry Division in combat actions in Vietnam including the Tet Offensive.  Known as “Doc” Moss, he provided initial treatment of wounded soldiers and started a medical program for Vietnamese villagers as part of his service.

Dave returned to Wesleyan in 1968, but moved to Oregon without completing his degree — a move he later attributed to a reaction to his recent combat experience.  He subsequently received a BA and MA in history from the University of Oregon.  His career included staff work in the Oregon State Legislature, chief of staff for the Oregon Speaker of the House, work for the Associated Industries of Oregon, and the renovation of dilapidated properties into rental houses for modest-income persons.

Dave was a leader in his community as a city councilor in Salem, Oregon and was appointed by the Governor to serve as chairman of the State Ethics Commission.  He was known for speaking his opinions on important public issues regardless of their popularity, including support of gay rights as a councilman in the early 1990’s during a period of opposition for such measures.  He was an active volunteer and served on several charitable boards, including the Willamette Valley Hospice where he initiated an endowment fund, now named in his honor.  Upon his passing, the Governor of Oregon issued a condolence letter citing, among other things, his significant community service.

Dave was an active skier, whitewater rafter, sailor, carpenter, and historian.  As part of his personal research, he developed a paper titled “The Myth of the Vietnam Veteran,” which used social statistics to contradict the Hollywood image of the veteran as a drug-using, homeless, poorly-educated, suicidal loser.  He presented this paper to numerous civic organizations, along with a paper on post-traumatic stress syndrome which he believed was an actual condition, but with more subtle effects than were popularly attributed to it.

Dave leaves his wife, Patricia Graves Moss MAT ’70, daughter, Kathryn Reynolds and her husband Cody, sisters, Helen Ogden and Vikki Guy, along with numerous family, friends, and a community which he served.  He stood up for things that he believed in regardless of public opinion and was respected by all, including political and business persons of different philosophies, for his critical thinking and honest opinions.

Sincerely, Robert Pease ’69

James C. “Jim” Workman, 73, Allouez, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. The son of the late Donald and Florence (Emhardt) Workman was born on November 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Jim graduated from Wesleyan University, B.A. in 1964 and Harvard Law School, J.D. in 1969. He later married Sue Palmer on September 6, 1983 in La Crosse. Jim and Sue were members of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.

Jim was an Attorney and also held a myriad of executive roles including general counsel and Chief Executive Officer at TRANE and American Standard Co. Following his retirement, Jim volunteered for many years as treasurer at the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac.

He cherished his time with friends, colleagues and family. He also loved to travel with his family. As a dedicated philanthropist, Jim devoted much of his time and energy to the United Way.

Survivors include his wife, Sue; children: Gillian (Jon) Stein, West Hartford, CT; James H. (Julie) Workman, La Grange, IL; and godson Patrick McDonough; grandchildren: Daniel Stein, Caroline Workman, Owen McDonough, Steven Stein, Avery Workman, Keegen McDonough, Maggie McDonough, Casey Workman; cousins, Bill McCook and Ned McCook.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his cousin, Alan McCook, and Sue’s parents, Francis and Mildred Palmer.

Family and friends may visit at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 347 Libal St, De Pere, on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am. A memorial service for Jim will be celebrated at 11:00am with Fr. Eric Mills officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Jim to your local Autism Speaks Chapter.

Jim’s family would like to thank everyone that has called and expressed condolences through this tough time.

Thomas R. Patton III, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2015 while traveling with his wife Pam in Australia. He was a long-time resident of Chatham, and formerly lived in Sudbury, MA. He was 75 years old. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. He served as an officer in the United States Navy and started his career as a registered representative at F.S. Moseley & Co. in Boston. After leaving F.S. Moseley, Tom joined a real estate development company and eventually formed his own real estate management company, The Alden Group, in Burlington, MA. Tom was a resident and engaged community member in Sudbury from 1969 to 1993. He was active in the Sudbury United Methodist Church, the Lincoln-Sudbury Boosters Club, the Greenwood Club, and in his spare time enjoyed running road races, coaching his childrens sports teams, and camping with family and friends. Seeking adventure and a change of pace, Tom and his family moved to Chatham in 1993 and opened the Carriage House Inn, which he and Pam sold in 1997. He was a Realtor with Kinlin Grover Real Estate until his retirement in 2014. He was active in community affairs, including the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, serving as President for several years, First Night Chatham, and Nauset Neighbors. He was a member of Chatham Platform Tennis Association, Monomoy Yacht Club, and Cranberry Valley Golf Club. Whether he was dressed up as a shark at the First Night road race or corralling volunteers at the Chatham town picture with his bullhorn, he brought energy and enthusiasm to life. Tom enjoyed his retirement with daily walks with his golden retriever Annie, reading, and visiting his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and had adventures with Pam in Alaska, Costa Rica, China and Africa. Tom continued to stay active by riding his bike and playing paddle tennis and golf. He was particularly proud of raising money for charity through the annual Sandwich to Provincetown Last Gasp Bike Ride. His 2015 ride would have been his 15th year. He leaves his wife, Pamela, his son Christopher and his wife Hylah, of Charlotte, VT and his daughter Kate Eliot and her husband Peter, of Ipswich, MA. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Beam of Sherrills Ford, NC, and her two children, Thomas Beam and Elizabeth Pirone. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Binney and William Patton and Sarah and Emma Eliot, and his beloved dog, Annie. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Chatham onMonday, April 13, 2015, at 1:00 pm. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers – capecodcharitablefunraisers.com/funraiser/lastgasp or mail to CCCF, Po.Box 362 Centerville, MA 02632.

Published in The Cape Codder from Apr. 7 to Apr. 14, 2015

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Herman K. Golnik, Jr., 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday,October 12, 2015 after a short illness. Herman was born in Bristol, CT, on August 6, 1938, the first son of the late Jenny (Brouillard) Golnik and Herman K. Golnik, Sr. After moving to Middletown, CT, he attended the public schools and upon graduation from high school attended Wesleyan University where he graduated in 1960 with a degree in government. While teaching and coaching at Monson Academy in Monson, MA and later Middletown High School, he received his Master’s in Education from the University of Hartford. He attended Vanderbilt Law School and received his JD in 1967. Throughout his career he worked for a series of financial institutions in New York City, Detroit and Orlando that included American Express, National Bank of Detroit and Sun Banks, NA of Florida. He also spent time working for Chrysler at their 8 Mile Assembly facility as a tool and die maker and teaching in the Detroit Public School System. After retiring, he moved back to Middletown where he occasionally was a substitute teacher. He enjoyed politics and baseball and loved the New York Yankees. Herman was predeceased by his son Alexander A. of Craig Key, Florida. He is survived by his children: Dr. Karl C. and his wife Kathleen of Cincinnati, David C. and his wife Yvonne of Richardson, Texas, Jonathan A. and his wife Phyllis of Carlisle, MA, Benjamin A. and his wife Allison of St. Paul, MN and Katie M. (Holt) and her husband Jason of Longwood, Florida. He leaves 9 grandchildren; Charlotte, Reid, Ian, Seth, Zeke, Tillie, Alex, Elizabeth and Charlie. He is also survived by his brother, David A. and his wife Patrice of Wooster, OH. Honoring Herman’s wishes a cremation has taken place. There will be calling hours on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown followed by a graveside service to lay to rest Herman, at 10:30 a.m. at Indian Hill Cemetery, 383 Washington St., Middletown. To share memories or send condolences to the Golnik family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

Winslow H. Adams, Jr., 79, formerly of Chatham MA, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster PA.

“Win” was born Feb. 12, 1937 in Newton MA.  He was the oldest son of Elizabeth Swett and Winslow H. Adams, Sr.  Win was preceded in death by his brother, Richard E. Adams.

Surviving is his wife Carroll; a son Richard W. Adams of Yarmouth ME, and daughter Tracy L. Adams of Waukegan IL.

Win graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton MA followed by Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, Class of 1960.  In college he played football, ice hockey, and was President of his fraternity, Psi Upsilon.

During his 40 years of work, his employers were: MONY, Providence RI; Lake Forrest (IL) College, Development Office; Francoeur & Co., Chicago; Security Benefit, Topeka KS; and his last 15 years were with MetLife, Broken Arrow OK and NYC.  Win was a wholesaler for Security Benefit and MetLife.  He traveled throughout the nation training salespeople to sell annuities and investment products.  He thoroughly enjoyed his work with each and every employer.

Win’s love of classic cars led him to be Chairman of the Car Museum at the Heritage Museum and Gardens on Cape Cod.  He recently parted with his last classic, a 1963 Daimler SP250 roadster.

He was a charter member of the World Champion Lake Bluff Precision Lawn Mower Drill team which mows in every 4^th of July parade in Lake Bluff, IL where he never had so much fun in his life.  Twenty men mow, in costume, to a theme they choose, which was usually controversial or political in nature.  Win returned two years ago for the 40^th Year Celebration of the LB Mowers to ride in the parade behind the third generation mowing team.

As Win always enjoyed singing, he was in The Chorale and Archway Chorus at Willow Valley Communities.

Beginning at age 6 Win went to summer camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Even as an adult he returned as often as possible to North Woods Camp to participate in Old Timers Weekend to work on camp projects.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Win’s favorite place:

North Woods Camp, c/o YMCA of Greater Boston, P.O. Box 10, Mirror Lake, NH 03853.  Win’s request of no memorial service is being honored.  Private burial will be at the Holy Sephulchre Cemetery in Glenside, PA.

The family wishes to thank Arbor View and the Glen at Willow Valley Communities as well as Caring Hospice Services for the kindness, love, and compassionate care given to Win and Carroll.

JOHN R. GRACE, 69, former executive director of the Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies, died Dec. 19, 2015. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and earned a master’s degree in Religious Studies at the Hartford Seminary. He spent a year in India as a Fulbright tutor, and then three years there coordinating the University of Wisconsin College Year in India program. When he returned to the United States, he and his wife settled in Madison, Wisc., where he began his career in human services by establishing after-school day care in rural communities. He then went on to become head of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association and then executive director of the Association of Child Care Institutions, which joined ranks with another agency and became the Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies. He served on numerous local boards and committees, and was a member and active participant in the Madison Monthly Meeting. Among those who survive are his wife, Joan Raducha; two children, including Laura Grace Thompson ’03; five grandchildren; and three brothers.

GARY S. CHORBA, 70, a supervisor with the State of New Jersey, died Jan. 17, 2015. He was a member of Eclectic and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving a master’s degree from Trenton State College, he taught high school and then served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He retired as a supervisor with the State of New Jersey, Division of Alcohol and Addiction Services, after 30 years there. He was an avid fisherman and longtime soccer and lacrosse referee. Survivors include his companion, Carol Czahur; four children; four grandchildren; three brothers; and his friend and former wife, Violet Harrison.

JAMES D. WELCH, a U.S. diplomat and a watercolor artist, died Feb. 4, 2016, at age 72. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, he received his degree cum laude and with high honors in letters. After receiving a master’s and a PhD in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, he taught at the University of Houston until 1978, when he moved to Washington, D.C., to join the U.S. State Department. Already fluent in German, he learned Spanish and served as part of USAID in Bogotá, Colombia; Caracas, Venezuela; Mexico City; and Lusaka, Zambia. Upon retirement in 1998, he moved to Cambria, Calif., where his watercolor landscapes were exhibited in invitational shows and in a one-man exhibition in Caracas. He and high school classmate Mary Louise Lewis were married for 13 years and had three sons, one of whom died. In addition to the children of his first marriage, his wife, Sophie Streisand, and another son survive, as do two grandchildren.