Class Notes

Richard Krentz ’51 retired on Nov. 1, 2015, after 59 years as the church organist for St. John Lutheran Missouri Synod in Orchard Park, New York.

Maria-Gisela Von Hase ’51 Boehringer was interviewed for the upcoming “Ensnared in the Wolf’s Lair,” a National Geographic Kids history book detailing the failed Valkyrie plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Maria is the daughter of Lt. Gen. Paul Von Hase, who participated in the operation. In addition to being an alumna, Maria worked in the international studies department at Valparaiso University. Her husband, the late Rev. Hans Boehringer, was a member of the theology department and was director of the Institute of Liturgical Studies from 1962–1974. Their three children Elizabeth ’79, Catherine Boehringer ’82 Isaza, and Gregory ’83 are all alumni.

Clyde Berger’51 was selected to be on an Honors Flight from Florida to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 17. These flights honor veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Clyde served in the Navy from 1951 to 1953.

Great grandchild to Ruth Ziegler ’51 Scheyder and grandchild to Ken Scheyder ’79. David Jacob Kovalchek was born July 18, 2015.

Norman L. Hannewald ’51, professor emeritus of music, who during his tenure conducted the University bands and taught brass and music education from 1953–1983, has retired from directing church choirs.