40 | LEHIGH ALUMNI BULLETIN | CLASS NOTES has some horses, but a young local rider has been competing them. The highlight for me this year was a dive trip to the Galápagos Islands. I went with my daughter on a self-organized visit to three islands. The diving was challenging due to strong currents, but the chance to see mega pelagics like sea lions, eagle and manta rays, and hammerhead sharks was well worth an exhausting trip. We even saw some of the rare Galápagos penguins.” From Lee Mount, “We were lucky [that upon] graduating there was an abundance of jobs for budding engineers. I landed my dream job with Carrier Air Conditioning in Syracuse, N.Y., and stayed with it for 40 years. My role was in product design and engineering management. My product was large centrifugal water chillers used to cool large buildings all over the world. The capacity range was 200 tons to 10,000 tons of cooling. Elaine and I live in West Monroe, just north of Syracuse in the woods. … We have two children; Sarah is a United Methodist pastor, and David’s career has been in computer technology. I enjoy woodworking, carpentry and home repair and can fix just about anything that doesn’t involve electronics. I’m interested in genealogy and, if I can find the time, plan to write a family history. I just finished making and installing a Little Free Library.” And finally, from John Rollo, “Following graduation and two years as a Signal Corps Officer, I joined the telephone industry in N.Y. My 35 years involved managing customer business offices and leading community affairs organizations. The external focus of my jobs thrust me into the nonprofit world and local politics. I ‘retired’ in 2000 and after a year exhaling, went back to school learning the CFP business at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Once I passed the national exam, I was asked to teach, and I did so for the next 11 years. My wife, Katherine, retired in 2000 and, after a number of ventures, attended the seminary at Drew University. Ordained an Episcopal priest in 2021, she is now a curate at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Verona, and I am now a clergy spouse. My son Chris and his wife, Lisa, live in Florida and Long Island, where he enjoys driving and racing Ferraris.” ’64 David A. Riemondy, 774 Malibu Lane, Indialantic, FL 32903. (321) 777-9659 (home); (321) 5067302 (cell); malibu4u@gmail.com I received a nice note from Ted Muendel. Ted and Diane took the same American Cruise Lines cruise of the Columbia and Snake Rivers from Portland, Ore., to Clarkston, Wash., that Mickey and I took last year. We missed each other by a couple weeks. However, Ted did run into a fellow who reminded him of one of his varsity lacrosse teammates from Lehigh. He asked the manager to check the guest list, and learned that, yes indeed, there was a Mike McKay on board. They met the next day for dinner and reminisced about Lehigh and lacrosse. They both played defense and substituted for each other in games. Ted wrote that “Mike lives with his wife, Merrily, in Reston, Va. He retired from SAIC after a long leadership tenure. He was a physics major at Lehigh and went to grad school at UCLA for his master’s.” It was a unique coincidence for Ted and Mike to meet again. But life is full of coincidences. That’s why I wear my Lehigh hat when I travel. Ted and Diane’s granddaughter, Hannah Hartley, graduated from Lehigh in May 2025. Ted surprised her on stage dressed in his former trustee regalia. He stepped forward to greet her along with President Joseph Helble when she came forward. It was a special family occasion as his daughter, sister and father all graduated from LU—four generations. On a more somber note, this arrived from Allen Wuzrbach: “My roommate and longtime friend Dan Huse passed away on April 11, 2025. “Following graduation from Lehigh, Dan earned an MBA at Pitt, was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, and in 1969 embarked on a long and successful financial management career with IBM in manufacturing facilities in the Hudson Valley and later in Research Triangle, N.C. He retired in 1999. “Dan was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann, and suffered with Parkinson’s disease for the past 20 years. He came to reunions as long as he could, but the ravages of Parkinson’s proved relentless. He moved to assisted living in northern Virginia a few years ago to be closer to daughter Kristie and granddaughter Kate. “Dan was one of the many faithful men of Taylor Hall, a loyal supporter of the university, a good friend, an eager travel companion and a pleasure to be around. Dan never complained about the food or much else. May he rest in peace.” Finally, Harry Carothers is still playing basketball for the Clearwater Aces, scoring 6.8 points a game to win the 2025 Masters Basketball Association 80+ Championship in May. ’65 Ronald L. Workman, 1981 Berrel Court, Yardley, PA 19067-7225. (215) 808-0809 (H); ron_workman@prodigy.net Not much to report except for our ’65 events on September 6 and October 4. After several years of enduring bad weather and football losses, we changed our activity away from a pre- and post-game tailgate to a post-game reception at the Steel Club in Hellertown. Those who attended were delighted by both the good weather and outstanding football game wins. We didn’t know then what a great season we were going to have. Attendees included Nancy and Jim Birdsall, Paul Doxey, Linda and Charlie Eyer, Jim Miller, Seth Morton, Pat and Rick Penske, John Varady, and Karen and Joe Walton. We are planning to have similar events next fall. ’66 James A. Tiefenbrunn, 1210 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, Pa. 18017. (484) 695-4692 (C), jat1@lehigh.edu Our 60th class reunion will soon be upon us. If you have not yet registered, please do so promptly. The dates are set for June 11-14, with the most popular activities on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13. Friday daytime activities will include informative academic sessions and campus tours, including the newly renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall. The day is topped off with the all-class Reunionfest dinner, including a live band. Saturday features the ever-popular and fun Historic Parade of Classes in the afternoon and class dinners in the evening. Our class will join in the “Cheers to the Years” dinner, which unites anyone from the traditional milestone (five-year) classes after the 50th. Seating is at class tables. This is an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances. So, call some friends and plan to attend. Bring along a grandchild or great-grandchild to see the campus and give you some mobility support. Bill Cobb reported that he finally retired last year, closed his business and sold the building. He is now spending more time with family, which he loves. He was blessed to have the family all together at Thanksgiving—19 family and four guests. He reports spending more of his freed-up time at church, developing new friendships and strengthening old ones. Several church friends are from Lehigh, but not ’66. Bill says that the biggest issue in their lives is staying in their home of 50 years where they raised their children. They have looked at some retirement communities but really don’t want to leave. Bill says, “So until our health compels us, here we stay. So far, so good.” Since I often ask each of you to spend a few minutes and send me some input for this column, maybe I should practice what I preach. I already reported
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