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Albert Gale
Sandwich, Mass
Deceased Aug. 5, 2001

He was a retired section head with Raytheon Co., Waltham, Mass. Two daughters and a son survive.

William Garbe
August 25, 2012

William F. Garbe, Rochester, N.Y., Aug.  25, 2012.  Mr. Garbe served in the Army at the Army Chemical Center.  He worked in research for Eastman Kodak.

David Garden
St Helena, CA
January 17, 2023

From Summer, 2023, Alumni Bulletin:  David A. Garden '52, Saint Helena, CA, Jan. 17, 2023. Mr. Garden was a Sigma Phi brother and a member of The Brown and White and soccer team.  He worked in the steel industry for many years before returning to his family property, where he became a cattle rancher.  His grandchild, Amy Mastromonaco, is a member of the Class of 2009.

Heard from Peter Vandekamp, class of '62 that David passed away January 17, 2023.  He wanted to hang on till his 70th wedding anniversary.  His wife, Nancy, is proud of ALL his accomplishments. - Mach 2023

There are fewer of us now and those that are left are tapering off and have less energy than we used to.  I’m still married to my Bethlehem girl and our 5 kids are all living on our ranch, helping out with all the stuff I can’t do as well as I used to.  It is great to sit back and admire the next generations.  I never made it to CEO status but feel that Nancy and I contributed greatly to our community and raised a fine crop of kids, grandkids and a great, great granddaughter. - May, 2019

From Spring 2018 Alumni Bulletin:  Dave writes that slowing down (at 87) is not a great thing, but better than the alternative.  He and Nancy have been married 65 years, have five children, five grandchildren and one 4 year-old great-grandson.  The subtle but unspoken message was that love, hard work and a little luck can make for a wonderful life.  Thanks, Dave, for your inspiration.

From Fall 2015 Alumni Bulletin - In my 25+ years as your class correspondent I have received many memorable life resumes, but none more inspiring than the one I received from Dave Garden in March 2015.  "Dave Garden here, retired and tired.  I returned to St. Helena, CA, forty years after my parents passed on.  St. Helena was a sleepy town with five wineries; today 467.  One achievement I consider worth­while was my capacity to help create an 80-unit affordable housing complex in our little town 25 years ago.  It is a rental managed by a non­profit group and continues to provide affordable housing for low-income families.  Another endeavor as a conservationist was to put 600 acres of our ranch into the Capital Land Trust of Napa County.  My Bethlehem bride of 62 years is the founder and artistic director of The White Barn, an 1870 carriage house on our ranch that has produced musicals, lieder, ethnic music, poetry and prose readings, etcetera.  The whole family has contributed to its success and in 30 years of performances has given $450,000 to local charities.  Life is good; we are upright.  Our five children live on or near the ranch:  five grandchildren (one graduated from Lehigh) lead productive lives and last October our first great-grand­child arrived.  We are still active in conservation projects and cultural activities.  Thanks, Pat, for your continued reporting.”  Thanks, Dave, for a wonderful update.

From Fall 2006 Alumni Bulletin:  From St. Helena, Calif., I received a newsletter from David Alexander Garden.  David, who came to Lehigh from St. Helena, says he's still married "to the same girl, Nancy Huff," he found in Bethlehem in 1950.  They live quietly on a thousand acre ranch.  The Gardens have a granddaughter, Amy '09, at Lehigh on a soccer scholarship.  Amy is excelling in her studies and loves Lehigh.

Picture from 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Alternate date of death id 12/30/1961.  Neither date verified.

Frederick "Freddy" Gartside
January 18, 2018

From 2018 Summer Alumni Bulletin:  Fred N. Gartside '52, Broxton, Ga., Jan. 18, 2018.  Mr. Gartside was a Beta Theta Pi brother.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.  Prior to his retirement he was a partner in the CPA firm of Hartman, Blitch, and Gartside.

Bob Hoyt writes:  Bruce Hill (deceased)  is still around, also Fred and Bob Horning (deceased) - November 2015

From Bob Hoyt, March 2004:  Fred sold his CPA business in Jacksonville a few years ago and now spends six months of the year in a small town, Broxton, near their daughter and grandchildren.  In the summer they go to their summer place in the mountains of southwestern North Carolina.

Winter, 2000 - Henry "Doc" Adams (deceased), Ann and Bill Barney (deceased), Ruth and Bob Ellis (deceased), Judy and Fred 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.

Stafford R. Gellatly, Jupiter, FL, June 28, 2020.  Mr. Gellatly owned and operated the Gellatly Construction Company in Connecticut.  Spring 2022 Alumni Bulletin

Jack Gerrard
Orchard Park, N.Y.
Deceased February 7. 2000

He was a retired assistant general power foreman with Bethlehem Steel Corp.

William Gesner
April 13, 2012

 Fort Pierce, Fla., April 13, 2012. While at Lehigh Mr. Gesner was a member of Chi Phi.  After graduation he worked as a district manager of sales for Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Arnold Gieseler
Deceased 6/12/1996

George Gigon
July 14, 2023

I received two emails and several images from Gwynne Gigon concerning her Father.  Rather than trying to merge the two I present them both: 

I regret to inform you that my father, George R Gigon, passed away July 14, 2023.  By coincidence, Lehigh Men's Soccer is hoisting a banner on the field at the 10/7/23 Lehigh vs Army game honoring the 1951 MAC championship team my father and his brother, Dick, played on, and have invited our family to attend.  Joining us will be my uncle Gerry 67 who also played soccer for Lehigh.  We so enjoyed attending the 50th and 40th Lehigh reunions.  My dad loved Lehigh and it prepared him for a successful 44 year career in engineering and business.  He was a wonderful man.

Sadly my father George R. Gigon '52 passed away recently at the age of 93, after a long illness.  My brother Gerry, uncle Gerry '67, and I plan to visit Lehigh October 7th for the men's soccer game against Army, including a banner hoisting ceremony honoring the '51 MAC championship team at halftime.  George and his brother Dick played on the winning team; Dick was captain and a two time All American, later inducted into the Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame.  My father enjoyed a fulfilling life after Lehigh, both professionally and personally.  We have fond memories of attending his 40th and 50th reunions, and visiting the beautiful campus on a couple of other occasions.  George was a wonderful man and we miss him very much.

Sincerely, Gwynne Gigon

^ I think this is George's Brother, Dick

I think this is a Picture from 50th Reunion Book, 2002 ---->

Charles Gill
Deceased 9/8/1988

Richard Glander
Deceased 9/22/1991

Ernest "Erny" Gonczlik
September 30, 2019

From Spring 2020 Alumni Bulletin:  Ernest J. Gonczlik, Belmar, NJ, Sept. 30, 2019.  Mr Gonczlik was a member of the wrestling team . He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. An engineer, he spent his career with Anheuser Busch, Foster Wheeler and AT&T Bell.

Per Bill Skillman:  '03 Directory shows Erny.  It has been over 15 years since I've heard from him.  If anyone has an update on him I would appreciated hearing from you and will gladly move him back to the active list - Updated May 2018.

Picture from 50th Reunion Book, 2002

Hugh James Gordon
8/30/2016 per Spring 2017 Alumi Bulletin

Picture from 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->
 

Richard Gordon
January 5, 2019

From Summer, 2019 Alumni Bulletin:  Richard Gordon:  Jupiter, FL, Jan. 5, 2019.  Mr. Gordon was a Sigma Alpha Mu brother, as well as a member of the ice hockey baseball and football teams.  He worked as an executive in the electronics industry.  His brother, Carl Gordon '51, son, Steven Gordon '84, and granddaughter, Madeline Gordon '20, are members of the Lehigh family.

Spring 2006 - Dick has lived in Jupiter, Fla., since 1989, does a lot of boating and fishing, and is very active with Florida Atlantic University.

November 2005 -  Living in Jupiter Florida since 1989.  Do a lot of boating and fishing.  Very active with Florida Atlantic University Honors College.  See Murry Goodman* every once in a while.  *Not sure who Murry is, Richard

Donald Goss
March 24, 2019

Donald Y Goss:  Bethlehem, PA, March 24, 2019.  Mr. Goss was a Sigma Phi brother, as well as a player with the Mustard & Cheese and member of the rifle team.  He worked as the deputy state treasurer of the State of Connecticut in the early '70s .  In his retirement he became an architectural blacksmith.

William Gowder
Glendora, CA
Deceased June 1, 2007.  

From Fall 2008 Alumnu Bulletin - William A. Gowder '52 Glendora, Calif., June 1, 2007.  He retired after a 35‑year career with the Universal Cyclops Steel Co.  He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and became one of the first crewmembers of the USS Ticonderoga CV‑14, an Essex Class Aircraft Carrier.  He served in the Pacific Theater on the Ticonderoga and survived two attacks by kamikaze pilots.  Survivors: Wife, Patricia; three daughters; two sons; five grandchildren; four step‑grandchildren. -  Also reported in Fall, 2007 Alumni Bulletin

James Gravany
Deceased 3/23/1949

Malcolm Graver
Deceased 1/10/1976

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