IN MEMORIAM
MELVA BUCKSBAUM
Along with her husband Raymond Learsy, Melva was a philanthropic leader in the art
world. Melva and Ray have been active members of the Ranch’s National Council and were
honored with the Anderson Ranch Arts Center Service to the Arts Award in 2011. Melva
was a true champion of art making and artists.
WERNER NEUMAN
Along with his wife Judith, Werner was a generous supporter of the Ranch’s High School
Scholarship Program and Outreach Program. Each summer, they sponsored students from
the Chicago High School of the Arts to come to the Ranch and take workshops. Werner’s
passion, dedication and sympathy for the arts impacted these young, aspiring artists and
continues to influence the Ranch community.
BETTY WEISS
Betty was a past Trustee of Anderson Ranch, a patron of the arts and a prolific artist herself.
Betty took many painting and drawing workshops at the Ranch.
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