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John H. Kaltenthaler, Harleysville, Pa., May 9, 2016.  Mr. Kaltenthaler was a Theta Chi brother.  He was also a Korean War veteran and worked for IBM before becoming the first executive director of CALLERLAB, the international association of professional square dance callers. - From Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin

Guido Haas(?) was looking for a picture of John Kaltenthaler and found our web site.  If it is the same person, John passed away on May 9th 2016, according to his wife Freddie.  To my last knowledge his address was 695 Main Street, Harleysville, PA, 19438.  The picture on your site looks like a young John K.  You will find some information about John with a short search: John Kaltenthaler square dance.  Best regards from Germany.  Guido – May 2016

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From Summer 2012 Alumni Bulletin:  Michael S. Kaszyski, La Vergne, Tenn. Sept. 29, 2011.  Mr. Kaszyski was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for more than 31 years.  He served honorably in the U.S. Navy.

He was the retired commissioner of public works for the City of Rochester, N.Y. and commissioner of physical services for Monroe County.

From Summer, 2019 Alumni Bulletin:  Donald L Keller:  Dillsburg, PA, April 4, 2019.  Mr. Keller was a veteran of the US Army during World War II.  He worked as a licensed professional engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, retiring in 1989 as the chief soils engineer for Penn DOT's Bureau of Materials.

John Kerr, M.D.
Malvern, PA
March 25, 2021

John H. Kerr, Malvern, PA., March 25, 2021.  Dr. Kerr was a Sigma Nu brother and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He had a private internal medicine practice in Wayne, PA, and was affiliated with the Bryn Mawr Hospital for over 35 years.  His daughter-in-law, Jayme (Hyde) Kerr '86, and grandson, Ian Kerr '15, are members of the Lehigh family.   He was also a member of the Asa Packer and Tower societies.  Summer 2021, Alumni Bulletin.

From Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin:  " I, Pat Moran (deceased), soon learned that many people loved Daz as much as I do.  Those who offered comfort included Dick Schmidt (deceased), Bill Murray (deceased) and John Kerr my former Sigma Nu roommate.  John mentioned that when we met in September 1948 we found out we were born three days apart in July 1930 in the same New Jersey hospital!

 From Summer, 2015, Alumni Bulletin - From John Kerr comes an update on the recently formed (April 2014) southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware Lehigh Alumni Club:  At the meeting, the speaker was Dr. Rich Aronson, longtime professor of economics at Lehigh.  His topic:  Lehigh's Martindale Center.  John said this was a very good presentation with witty, standup comic flavor.  Everyone paid attention.  The class was well represented by nine classmates:  John, Robert Arndt, Ralph Fortney, Robert Kiesling, Ed Purdy (deceased), Neil Randall (deceased), Richard Schaphorst, and George Young (deceased).  Thank you, John.  Always good to hear from you.

I will conclude with a letter from John Kerr, my former roommate at Sigma Nu.  Since 2001, John and Mims have been living near West Chester, Pa., at Hershey's Mill, a 750-acre gated community of about 1,800 homes situated in 25 villages surrounded by a golf course.  John and some of the other Lehigh alums living there decided to form an alumni club.  With help from the University, they attracted alumni from the classes of the '40s, '50s and '60s in the greater Philadelphia area and northern Delaware.  Meetings have included talks by administra­tion members on campus planning, a recent Stabler gift of 750 acres in Saucon Valley and student life today.  The spring 2013 meeting included John, Ed Purdy (deceased), Bob Hoyt and Ralph Fortney.  John ends by saying:  "He and Mims are doing okay, considering the warranty is running out on some of our body parts." - Winter 2013 Alumni Bulletin

From Fall 2011 (January 2012) Alumni Bulletin - John Kerr writes that one of his grandsons, Ian Kerr, will be entering Lehigh as a member of the Class of 2015.  As Ian enters Lehigh, Dick Schmidt's (deceased) grandson, Josh, will be graduating in the Class of 2012, the day after our reunion.

  Summer 2011 Bulletin - John Kerr, my old Sigma Nu buddy, sent a great letter reminiscing about the old days and commenting on the new, allowing as how we might be getting older.  John and Mims will be aboard for the 60^th. - Pat Moran (deceased)

Summer 2010 Alumni Bulletin:  John Kerr sent a postcard lamenting the passing of Bill Smith (deceased)  our good friend and fraternity brother.  We both miss a truly remarkable team player and gentleman.

Spring 2007 Alumni Bulletin - Letters from two of my favorite friends found me early in the new year ‑ Randy Zehner (deceased) and John Kerr.  Randy passed along information of our current Class of 1952 scholarship recipient, and John wished season's greetings and told me about a book called Big Games, College Football's Greatest Rivalries by Michael Bradley.  The Lehigh / Lafayette traditional rivalry is prominently mentioned in the book.

Fall 2005 - Pat Moran's (deceased) former roommate in Sigma Nu, sent along a great letter outlining a nostalgic trip back to the campus in the fall of '04.  He had his son, Jim, and his grandsons David, 13, and Matt, II in tow, and said that he liked the addition of the Adirondack chairs to the lower campus near the flagpole.  He also said that the Hill, which we climbed with ease 55 years ago, has become much steeper!  John, a retired doctor, and his wife, Mims, have moved to Hershey's Mill, about 10 miles west of their former home in Devon, Pa., to be closer to family.  Thanks, John, for a wonderful letter.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Winter, 2000 - I received a wonderful letter from John, a Sigma Nu buddy of longstanding.   (Notice I didn't say "old").   John is on the 50' Reunion Fund Committee and is recently retired after 40 years as a physician.   He and Mims will stay in Devon, Pa., at least for the time being, to be near their five grandchildren and to allow John to stay involved with "a couple of civic board type appointments.   I'm in hopes that Mims and John will come visit the Morans in Arizona.   No, John, you don't have to break 90 to be allowed into Arizona!

Fall, 2000:  I want to include cheers for John, who retired in June from his practice of internal medicine in St. Davids, Pa.  He spent 40 years in medicine, the last 34 on the staff of Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Frederick "Freddy" Kieshauer
February 26, 2013

North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb.  26, 2013.  Mr.  Kieshauer was a brother of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.  He was a member of the Lehigh concert band and the Marching 97, and he was a wrestler.  He was a member of Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society. - Fall 2013 Alumni Bulletin

 Summer 2010 Alumni Bulletin:  Tess and Fred Kieshauer enjoyed the overtime Lehigh / Lafayette win.  Fred reported that he is playing a lot of golf; they haven't been traveling as much due to Tess' open‑heart surgery.  Fred sent news that Doc (Henry) Adams and Bill Barney passed away.

Spring 2006 - Fred and Tess, are celebrating 20 years in North Myrtle Beach.  They are active in church work, mobile meals, and helping hands.

November 2005 - Tess and I are spending our 20th year at North Myrtle Beach - both involved in our Church work, Mobile Meals ,and Helping Hands.  I spend three days a week at the North Myrtle Beach Surf Golf Club and run the OD OPEN golf outing each week.  Tess and I spent many vacations with Mary Jo and Jim Johnston until Jim's untimely death last year.  We also have spent several get-togethers with Beta fraternity brothers and have an annual reunion at the local sports bar for the LU-Lafayette game....Fred

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Winter, 2000 - Henry "Doc" Adams (deceased), Ann and Bill Barney (deceased), Ruth and Bob Ellis (deceased), Judy and Freddy Gartside (deceased), Bob Homing, Mary Jo and Jim Johnston (deceased), Tess and Fred Kieshauer (deceased) and John Kimerer (deceased).  See you all in Bethlehem in June 2002.  Many thanks, Mary Jo.

Herbert "Herb" Kindle
Deceased January 2007

June 2007:  Per note from Bill Smith (deceased): Did you know Herb Kindle died?  When I got home from our Lehigh Reunion I looked him up then called his home.  His wife answered and confirmed that Herb died in January on their 18th anniversary.

June 2001 - I talked to Herb also and by golly, he is alive!  His wife Grace thinks so too because she laughed at his jokes.  Herb promised to give us an update as soon as he fully comprehends his miraculous recovery. - Bill <><

June 2001 - From Bill Smith (deceased): "Tonite I reached Herb Kindle on the phone--and he is not now---or ever has been deceased.  His address is as shown in the alumni guide.  His phone number is as shown but his new area code is 727.  Herb lost his first wife a number of years ago and has been remarried for 12 years.  He is in Seminole, Florida."  (Editor's note - 1,002 apologies to Herb.  I was told that he had died several years ago.  This is the first report of my error.  Bill <><)

From Spring 2020 Alumni Bulletin: Edwin G. King, Whippany, NJ, Nov. 11, 2019.  Mr. King was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.  He spent his career working for Western Electric.  His son, Jonathan King, is a member of the Class  1984.

Wilson J. Kite  .  He was a retired mechanical engineer with the Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich.  He was an Army veteran and a member of Delta Sigma Phi.  Survivor: An aunt.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002

G. Curtis Kline III, Williamsport, Pa., Sept. 25, 2016.  Mr. Kline was a Sigma Phi Epsilon brother, as well as a member of the Glee Club.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He began his career as a successful salesman for early cell phones, but became an Occupational Therapist later in life.  From Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin

Stanley A. Kobylarz '52, Clifton, N.J., July 3, 2015.  Mr. Kobylarz served in the U.S.  Army.  He worked as manager of publications, presentations, and graphics for BAE Wayne.

 Paul Krenitsky ’52, North Andover, Mass., May 4, 2019. Mr. Krenitsky served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He retired from the Mitre Corp. in 1993, as a specialist in radar. He was founder and president of the Interfaith Housing Corp. of Greater Lowell, a nonproft volunteer group that secured federal funds to purchase, rehabilitate and sell homes to middle-income families.  His grandson, Matthew Krenitsky, is a member of the Class of 2010. - Fall 2019 Alumni Bulletin (Not in Epitome, no other information)

Noah E. Kretsch Jr., Co. Roscommon, Ireland, May 28, 2010.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Summer 2001 - In a recent edition of At Lehigh, there were two "Letters to the Editor," both by '52ers. One was from Noah Kretsch, living in Ireland for the past 26 years, wrote to defend Irish cuisine.  Speak up and be heard, classmates!

William E. Kuipers Jr. '52, Wellington, Fla., Aug. 1, 2009.  He was the retired vice president of his family business, the Haband Co., Inc.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Signal Corps.  He was a brother of Kappa Sigma.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

From 2021 Spring alumni Bulletin:  Arvid Kulits, Vancouver, Wash., Sept. 30, 2020.  Mr. Kulits came to Lehigh as a refugee after World War II, and he always appreciated the kindness he experienced in Bethlehem. He worked for the State of Connecticut.

From Summer 2017 Alumni Bulletin:  A heartfelt note from Vancouver, Wash., Arvid Kulits' wife, Zinta, expresses her condolences, and she has been Arvid's caregiver for 10 years.  Editor note:  It appears that this is a notice for Zinta.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

From Summer 2016 Alumni Bulletin:  Jack R Kurtz, Ocean City, N.J., Dec. 1, 2015.   Mr Kurtz competed for the Le­high wrestling team and was a brother of Delta Upsilon frater­nity.   He worked as an executive for High Steel Industries.   He served as a class committee member and held membership in the Tower Society and the LU wrestling club.

Winter, 1980: Jack Kurtz is chief operating officer of the Kurtz Precast Corp.  The Kurtz family started its concrete business in the 1880's in Ephrata PA.  It has since blossomed and prospered into an ongoing family affair.  Jack's cousin, Jake, is chairman of the board of Kurtz Precast Corp. in Denver PA.  Jake's grandfather, Abraham, started the Kurtz family in the concrete business.  The Kurtzs found out that they could mix limestone powder with stones, sand and water to produce rock-like objects in almost any shape.  The early cement finishers were called "cement gangs."  The firm progressed in all forms of cement production.  In the 1930's, the precast business expanded into septic tank and concrete burial vault business . In 1949, soffit block floor and roof system was produced.  The Kurtz business philosophy has always been to furnish a quality product at the lowest possible prices and to still earn a reasonable profit.  This policy has served the operation well.

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