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  • UW-Green Bay mourns the loss of Max Frost

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay learned of the passing of Max Frost, last Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. He and his wife Susan Frost (lecturer in the Humanities) have been longtime supporters of the University, including extensive involvement in UW-Green Bay Theatre and Dance and the Czech Slovak Voice Competition, as well as events sponsored by the UW-Green Bay’s Founder’s…

  • Passing of former UW-Green Bay professor Lois Blackburn

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay learned that former music instructor, Lois Antoinette Hinton Blackburn, musician, teacher, and civic activist, passed away in her home recently. Blackburn taught music at UW-Green Bay for a period of time and contributed greatly to the campus community. Throughout her lifetime, Blackburn taught private music lessons and was actively involved in all the communities…

  • Green Bay Campus mourns loss of Mary Naumann

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay learned of the unexpected passing of Mary Naumann, who was deeply invested in the campus—working for years as a librarian in the Cofrin Library, and known as a faithful follower and season ticket holder for Green Bay women’s basketball. “In her free time, Mary enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading and playing bridge. She was…

  • UW-Green Bay mourns the loss of long-time staff member Dawn Abernathy

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay has learned of the the passing of long-time staff member, Dawn Abernathy. She started at UW-Green Bay as a program assistant in Natural & Applied Sciences and Human Development in May of 2000. She then transferred to a position as a program assistant in Residence Life in late 2002, where she worked to…

  • Green Bay Campus mourns passing of Ruth Marie Gustafson

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Ruth Marie Gustafson, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at the age of 92. She worked as an administrative for 25 years at UW-Green Bay, including final years at the Chancellor’s Office. Visitation will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church in Allouez on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., followed…

  • The life of Betty (Domrose) Brown to be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 9

    The life of Betty (Domrose) Brown to be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 9

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Family members invite you to the celebration of the life of UW-Green Bay retiree Betty Brown, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 716 S. Madison St.., Green Bay. The family requests that all who attend wear face coverings. Brown, a long-tenured staff member, passed away in July 2020 at the age…

  • Jack Riopelle service is moved to outdoors

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    Sue Bodilly

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    A memorial service for John (Jack) Riopelle was postponed because of the pandemic. Join friends and family on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at Green Bay County Club, 2400 Klondike Road, for a tribute. A gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. with a program at 4 p.m. In the interest of everyone’s safety,…

  • Tribute to Jack Riopelle is Sept. 10, 2021

    Tribute to Jack Riopelle is Sept. 10, 2021

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    Sue Bodilly

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    A memorial service for John (Jack) Riopelle was postponed because of the pandemic. Join friends and family on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at Green Bay County Club, 2400 Klondike Road, for a tribute. A gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. with a program at 4 p.m. Jack was a longtime supporter of…

  • Green Bay Campus mourns passing of Gary Vetter

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Longtime UW-Green Bay employee Gary Vetter passed away on July 25, 2021. He served as technical support in Computing and Information Technology and retired from the University on August 1, 2008. His obituary can be found at this website.  

  • Green Bay Campus mourns the loss of Theatre alumnus Alan Salm

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay learned of the passing of Alan Salm ’90 (Theatre). Prof. Emeritus Jeff Entwistle said Alan was instrumental in helping the Theatre program get the Tech and Design major off the ground.  Please see the full obituary.