At age 73, the late Robert Simon ’62 created one of his greatest pieces, 80 portraits on one canvas of the greatest Yankees.
The late Robert Simon’ 62 was perhaps the best known artist in the sports industry. He was named Sports Artist of the Year, received the Presidential Seal of Honor, is in the Hall of Fame, and was the unofficial artist of the New York Yankees for over 20 years. You can see more works by Simon on his website.
David will be performing with his trio in Detroit Lakes MN City Park for a special evening of Poetry and Jazz in the Park. His trio regularly appears in concert series in the Detroit Lakes area. The group will be on stage at the Pavilion from 4 to 5 PM. The event celebrates the 34th annual meeting of the Northern Lights Library Network. David has credentials from the Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music and the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in addition to his IWU degree.
“I married Kathy (Knuth) one month after graduation, and in the same month started in the life insurance/financial services business, which I continue to love on a semi retired basis. Kathy retired from advertising sales, after raising our three children. We now have five grandchildren, and they are spread from RI, NYC to Phoenix. We enjoy getting away from New England winters to our home in AZ, and travel extensively. I also enjoy following IWU closely as a Trustee (now Emeritus). Kathy enjoys periodic meetings with her AGD sisters. In 2012 we celebrated 50 years of marriage, 50 years in business, and our 50th IWU anniversary.” -Bob
Congratulations on all you’ve shared, Bob and Kathy!
Richard graduated from IWU as a member of TKE and with a degree in Sociology/English. Richard spent the next few years in the army before he graduated from the University of Nevada with a B.S. in Business in 1970.
Since graduating, Richard has spent his time working for the state of Nevada, U.S. Post Office, and EG&G- Nevada test site. He and his wife, Alana, are now retired from their careers in the Las Vegas Metro Police Dept–Richard was a Bureau Commander and Alana, a Senior Law Enforcement Technician. They have two grown children and 6 grandchildren (so far!).
They’re enjoying their retirement in Las Vegas, their home for the past 52 years.
Rita Brown ( Rita Annette Read ’63) has been named a fellow of the Music TeachersNational Association which honors deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession. She has also received awards from the West Suburban Chapter of the Illinois Music Teachers Association and has taught piano for more than 40 years in Wheaton.
While at IWU, Harriet Rosenberger studied Elementary Education, was a member of Kappa Delta and participated in the Wesleyana Yearbook.
After graduating, she married Donald Koch, a Murray State University graduate. The two have spent the past 15 years living happily in their home of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
