Class Notes
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Deaths of Friends
Charlotte Howard of St. Joseph, longtime friend of Siena Heights, died Aug.
14 at the age of 72. Charlotte’s late husband, Bob Howard, was chief financial
officer at Siena Heights for 20 years until
his retirement in 1994. Charlotte worked
in Siena’s advancement office in the
1970s. An active member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, she enjoyed gardening,
spending time with family and friends,
and cheering for the University of Notre
Dame. Charlotte is survived by her three
children and 10 grandchildren.
Kenneth Herrick of Tecumseh, friend
of Siena Heights and chairman emeritus
of Tecumseh Products, died July 25 at
the age of 83. He first began working
for Tecumseh Products, the company
founded by his father Ray Herrick, in
1934. Following service in World War II,
he held several management positions
culminating in his election as chairman
of the board and chief executive officer
in 1970. He remained chairman until his
resignation from the board in 2003. He
was active in the business community
and served as president of the Herrick
Foundation, one of the largest charitable
foundations in Michigan, until his death.
“Ken Herrick was a fine man who cared
deeply about the people of Lenawee
County and worked to make our community a better place,” SHU President
Rick Artman said. “Siena’s relationship
with Ken began three decades ago
when the university’s first lay president,
Hugh Thompson, approached the Herrick family for support of the university.
That first gift began a tradition of support
and friendship that has lasted generously for 35 years. Ken was always
willing to help us in times of need.” Ken
is survived by his wife, Shirley, a son and
daughter, three grandchildren and six
great grandchildren.
Vintage Years!
Alumni Weekend 2004
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Alumni Board President
Keith Rusie ’99 on the
dance floor for “YMCA”
at Septemberfest.
September 24—26
What a weekend!
There were special guests: Fr. Ray Jarboe ’76
who presided at liturgy, Lois Hueneman Chazaud
’49 who enlightened many with her insights into
Russian icon painting and women’s role in the
church, and Sister Maura Phillips, who brought
tears to many eyes with her spontaneous conducting
of our ad hoc student-alumni singers as they
performed the alma mater.
There were many opportunities to eat, meet and
greet—indoors and outdoors, at special events
and casual rendezvous. The classes of ’49, ’59
and ’64 enjoyed particularly lively reunions. And
the Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed a standingroom-only crowd of Saints and their families,
friends and fans.
It was a great weekend—and we plan to do it again,
even better, next fall. Be here!
Alumni Weekend ’05
September 30 – October 2, 2005
Mark your calendar!
Lee Benish ’72 proudly
displays the gift basket he
won at Alumni Weekend.
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Reflections Winter ‘05 - Alumni News