Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall 2024
Kenneth Bailey
Kenneth Bailey ’59 graduated in the century class in 1959. He says that Valpo was his second home, being active in theater, university choir as president, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and I worked in the biology greenhouse as a student assistant. Bailey received the medals granted during his Air Force service, after 52 years, thanks to Congressman Jared Moscowitz at a ceremony at City Hall, Coral Springs, Florida.
Published Fall 2022
Ralph Johnson
The late Ralph Johnson ’59 received a Distinguished Service Award from NY General Contractors in June 2021.
Published Winter 2019
Seth H. Moseley III
Seth H. Moseley III ’59 completed the Honor Flight from Midway to Washington, D.C.,on Aug. 9, 2017. Seth served for four years in the U.S. Air Force. He received letters from the mayor of Chicago and Chicago football coaches. He and his wife, Karen E. Kreinheder ’57 Moseley, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 17, 2017.
Gail Hendrickson Muir amd Robert “Bob” Muir
Robert “Bob” Muir ’55 and Gail Hendrickson ’59 Muir moved to Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, in October 2016. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2017. Shortly thereafter, in September 2017, Bob was recognized for 12 years of service as a pro bono attorney for the indigent. He was honored by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers as a “Hero for Justice for his extraordinary commitment and dedication to the mission and clients of Prairie State Legal Services.”
Published Summer 2015
Duane Noerenberg
Duane Noerenberg ’59 is a semi-retired business counselor, enrolled agent, certified administrative manager, and certified systems professional. He works as a part-time finance coordinator for Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Kenneth F. Bailey
The Rev. Kenneth F. Bailey ’59 was recognized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for 72 years of consecutive service to scouting. He is an Eagle Scout, Ranger Scout, and Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow. He was recognized by The American Legion with The Square Knot Award as well as the Nate Turner Medal. His home parish, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, awarded him the Lamb of God Award for outstanding service to scouting, and the Local Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution presented him with a certificate for Excellence in Community Service. Ken majored in sociology, speech, and drama at Valpo. He was president of Alpha Phi Omega, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Alpha Psi Omega national honorary dramatics fraternity. He is retired and lives in Coconut Creek, Fla.