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Introduction

About the DePaul Emeritus Society

DePaul University values its ongoing connections with its faculty and staff retirees, as it values their past contributions to the university’s mission. The DePaul University Emeritus Society was founded in 2008 with the merger of the Staff Emeritus Society and the Emeritus Professors Association. The Society is sponsored by the University’s Office of Mission and Values.

The purpose of the DePaul Emeritus Society is to provide a means for ongoing connection, communication, and socialization between the university and its emeritus faculty and staff, and between individual retirees whose professional lives were for so many years dedicated to university service.

Photos, events, and information of interest to members of the DePaul Emeritus Society will be posted to this blog. Please take a look, add your comment, offer to be an "author" or just enjoy.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

In Memoriam - Fred Breitbeil

DR FRED W BREITBEIL, III of Orlando, FL died after a battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Barbara; children, Steve (Bonnie), Ken (Jessica), Teresa (David) Mikeal and James; grandchildren, Christina, John, Pricilla, William and siblings, Robert Breitbeil and Marlene Henderson. Fred graduated from Xavier University, was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving as a 1st Lieutenant, received his PhD in Organic Chemistry from University of Cincinnati and was a 35 year professor at DePaul University. He continued research and publishing at the University of Central Florida after retirement. A private memorial will be held at December 17, 2011.

Published in the Orlando Sentinel on December 14, 2011.

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Dr. Fred W. Breitbeil III, passed away from a battle with cancer Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs, Barbara; children, Steve (Bonnie) Breitbeil, Ken (Jessica) Breitbeil, Teresa (David) Mikeal, James Breitbeil; grandchildren, Christina, John, Pricilla, William, brother Robert Breitbeil, and sister, Marlene Henderson. Fred graduated from Xavier Univ, served his country as a 1st Lt. in the Marine Corps, returned to the states to get his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Univ of Cincinnati. He was a professor at DePaul Univ for 35 yrs, where he taught chemistry and served as dept chairman. After retiring to Orlando, he became an avid golfer, continued research and publishing at the Univ. of Cent FL and worked at Dubsdread Golf Course. Fred was a great family man, teacher, Marine, and American. A private memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec 17. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Fred W. Breitbeil III.
www.woundedwarriorproject.org or call 904-296-7350. 

The Final Duty Station, http://www.marinechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30183

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Fred retired in 1995 from DePaul after 35 years of service. He died on December 6, 2011.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

In Memoriam - Shirley March

Shirley March, nee Lanick, age 82, late of Crest Hill and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved mother of Gail (Robert) Butcher of Orland Park, Carol (Michael) Bialon of Plainfield and Janice (John) Slawinski of Plainfield; dearest grandmother of Beth Butcher, Brian (Amy) Butcher, Robbie Butcher, Amy (Eric) Jensen, Adam Bialon and Nicholas,  Alyse and Julia Slawinski; dear great-grandmother of Andrew, Matthew and Luke Jensen; fond sister of Lorraine (late Bill) Klann of Park Ridge; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband of 50 years, Stanley C. March (May 8, 2000); and her parents, Joseph and Irene Lanick.  Shirley was a devoted wife and a caring and loving mother who will be fondly remembered always by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Funeral Services for Shirley March will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL 60431 to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.  Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.  Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com
Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.
Source: Chicago Tribune, December 18, 2011, page 45

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It is with sorrow that we have learned of the death of Shirley March. Shirley worked at DePaul from 1978 until her retirement in 1991 from the Cashier's Office. Shirley passed away on December 17 at the age of 82. She is survived by three children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services have been held. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Online condolences may be submitted at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=shirley-march&pid=155108118. Our deep condolences go out to the family, friends, and university colleagues who mourn the loss of Shirley. May she rest in peace.

Mission and Values, December 21, 2011