Albert Dyckes ’53, ‘58

Albert Dyckes ’53, ‘58

Keeping Ohio healthy has been a big part of Albert Dyckes’ life. After serving as an Army sergeant and high school social studies teacher, he became the deputy director of the Ohio Department of Health in 1963. He then became the associate coordinator of the Ohio...
Ollie Glass Jr. ‘52

Ollie Glass Jr. ‘52

Ollie Glass’ love of football followed him throughout his life. The late Glass graduated from Elyria High School where he excelled in golf, baseball, basketball, and football. While at school, he lettered in football and played center and linebacker positions. He was...
David Anderson ’51, ’52, ’05 (Hon.)

David Anderson ’51, ’52, ’05 (Hon.)

David Anderson retired from academic career in American literature, but continues to write for other people’s enjoyment. Anderson earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from BGSU, and then earned his doctorate from Michigan State University, where he was a...
Charles F. Kurfess ‘51

Charles F. Kurfess ‘51

Chuck Kurfess has spent more than 50 years serving Ohio. After serving in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps during the Korean Conflict, he returned to earn his juris doctor degree from The Ohio State University. He practiced law in Wood County from 1958-91 and was...
Charles E. Shanklin ‘51

Charles E. Shanklin ‘51

Chuck Shanklin served as chairman on the board of Crestview Aerospace Corp. in Florida before his death in 2009. He grew the company from 13 employees to more than 1,200 employees in 2005 before it was sold. For Shanklin, the Falcon roots were deep. Five of his six...