Onto Colonel White and still better grades-good enough to get him a scholarship to the University of Chicago where he finished not only college but medical school. Next it's out West (where its best) to a internal medicine practice in San Diego. Someone should have explained to him that although Orange County was plenty conservative, it was still part of the Left Coast. This turned out to be a decades long source of humor between us.

Bob married the love of his life Barbara Regan in 1988, and they promptly popped out Sam ( now 14 ) and Tom ( 11). Though Bob couldn't swim well enough to cross a bath tub, Sam is a championship swimmer.

He was nuts about travel and Barb remembers that almost every time a plane flew overhead he wondered where it was headed. He didn't miss out though, as he had traveled plenty in his short life.

We had a lifelong friendship-though a great deal of it was long distance-the miles between San Diego and Portland. I did see him and Sam a time or two when in San Diego for a visit, and though at the time Sam was a very little guy and Bob was still a very tall guy, I recall seeing Bob doing whatever it took to stay at about the same height eye -wise anyhow as his son. The look of affection on Bob's face was something no one could miss.

Bob had the longest friendship of his life with his first cousin Rick Gelman. They were more or less two guys with one thought pattern. They had their own way of communicating, and for the last thirty years or so spoke on the phone enough to keep the AT&T stock in the clouds. You always saw them together. Two real buddies, the kind you're lucky to have one of in your life.

It was Bob's heart that gave out to a virus and he passed away on January 26, l996. While his heart wasn't strong enough to beat the virus, anyone who knew him understood it was large enough and kind enough be as good a friend as there ever was.

I miss all the time our correspondence- with him sending me some goofy article about how awful plaintiff's lawyers were along with the Brier dry commentary. I loved writing him back something designed to send him into malpractice orbit. He was one worthwhile pal.

Respectfully submitted,
Larry Sokol

Monica Chaffin Thomas

age 64 of Dayton, Ohio, died Monday, August 23, 2010.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Imler; daughter, Mimi Longworth; step-daughter, Victoria E. Thomas; 3 sisters, Mary Meyer, Lynne Gulleman, and Barbara Meece;
many nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 PM at Baker Funeral Home, 5555 Philadelphia
Drive, at N. Main Street. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.bakerhazelsnider.com . (published August 27th, 2010)

Michael Coleman deceased Sept. 20, 2011

Michael E. ‘Mike' Coleman Sr., 65, died at 8:28 p.m. Sept. 20, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born June 9, 1946, in Columbus to Harold Eugene and Mary Emogene Lansing Coleman, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 30, 1985 he married Linda J. Sudlow, who survives in Lima.

Mr. Coleman was a member of Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church, Lafayette. He was a member of the Gold Wing Touring Association. He enjoyed going to auctions, number 35 at Sargent's Auction, woodworking and refinishing. He graduated from Colonel White High School, Dayton. He had been an auto body painter and had worked for Superior Coach, Mid-Bus and Pepsi Cola.

Survivors also include three sons, Mike Coleman Jr., Pat E. Bolling Jr. and Shelby Coleman; four daughters, Regina Coleman, Monica (Marc) Dulebohn, Janelle Coleman and Lorette (Alex Tellez) Bolling; and 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The Rev. Troy Underhill will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Westminster.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Central Ohio Autism Community, 1414 Hill St., Lima, OH 45801.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandson.com.

Paul E. Dugan
1946-2009

Dugan, Paul E. - News Death Notice DUGAN, Paul E. age 63 of Kettering, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Calvary Cemetery, ...
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/8/2009

Jim Frazier
Betty Fugate died in middletown Ohio May 20th, 2008
Bob Gehring

Mary Jo Greene and I were best friends. She was there for me always.She was there when both my boys were born.When I got divorced she had moved to Maine for health reasons.

She and her then husband sent us the money to come for a visit. While there my Mother died. I couldn't have been with a better person.Latter she and her daughter moved to Tahoe. They stopped in Dayton to see us on the way.

We spent three days reminiscing. What laughs we had.I never saw her again, but we stayed in touch by phone.Mary Jo died of bone cancer and I will miss her always.

-Ginny Ridinger (Erickson)

Claude Henley
1946-1998

Claude Henley served on the Dayton Fire Department for thirty-one years. He was a District Chief for eleven years. Claude passed away in May of 1998.

According to Asst Chief John Moore, Claude was an easy going and likeable person. He had gone on vacation in May of 1998 and died in his sleep from a heart attack. In the state of Ohio heart and lung disease are related ailments that are very common to firemen.

He left behind a wife. Please remember him in your thoughts. If you wish to post a memory about Claude, please go to our Remember When area. We welcome your memories.

All gave some. . . some gave all.

Jimmy King and I were in Vietnam together. We were also on a baseball team together. We both played the outfield. A high fly ball came in our direction. I let him take it. He did. Right on the top of his head! After that he might have been the only kid in baseball who wore a batting helmet in the outfield. .

Rick Sykes

Harry Malone

He had big brown eyes that reminded me of a sweet old puppy dog. He was kind, gentle and a very gracious man. He was my friend through grade school and high school... With all of the work on reunions I was hoping I might be able to see him sometime. When our class sponsored the October night out, Harry Malone surprised us all by attending. What a nice man he turned out to be. How sad is his passing. Thank goodness for the October Night Out as the classmates who attended were lucky to see him if only for this one more time. How tenuous is life and how it can turn on a dime.

Harry leaves behind a family who I am sure will mourn him for a long time. The world has been robbed of a truly gentle soul.

Magda Wilson Houtz

Dayton Daily News Obit

Gina Mills Fields

     My special friend Gina Mills Fields died in mid April from complications due to Brain Cancer. I have not seen her for as while because she did not know me anymore. She was a terrific lady. She suffered terribly for five years. Without Regina's pushing and prodding we probably never would have gotten the 41st CW Reunion Committee of the ground. Her help, was immeasurable. Gina was a dear sweet person with the gentleness and kindness you seldom see in people anymore. I miss her so much but I know she is happy and free of pain. Goodbye Gina and thank you for gracing my life with your goodness.

Magda Wilson Houtz

Click here for full obituary page.

Age 64, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010.

     Regina was preceded in death by her mother, Isabella Hammonds; father, Ophard Mills; step-father, Carl Aren; son, Roger Sweatt; grandson, Zachary Glenn Haenggi; and by her ex-husband & long-time companion, Thomas G. Fields.

     Regina is survived by one son & two lovely daughters, Tony & his wife, Patricia Sweett; LaGina & her husband, Bryan Laswell and Joni & her husband, Rick Haenggi; five grandchildren, KateLyn Laswell, Rebecca & Cade Sweett, Kayla & Ricky Haenggi; five siblings, Ted Mills, Jim & Donna Mills, Donald & Pam Mills, Perry Glenn Mills, Joan & Donald Haddad; sister-in-law, Wanda Mills; her best friend, Linda Ward & her son, Michael; and by her extended family & many good friends.

     Regina was everybody’s “bosom buddy” as the owner of Isabella’s Bra-Tique on North Main Street. Regina was a very generous & caring woman who helped many people during hard times. She would literally give people the shirt off her back, and always opened her home to bless others.

     The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor Jerry Siler officiating. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

     Contributions may be made in memory of Regina to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

Max Moran
Merrill Morrissey

Mike Neff

I remember Mike as being a very quiet but a very funny guy. He had the driest sense of humor. Whenever I would see him he always had something funny to brighten my day. We shared classes together and he was always a fun person. Even though Mike was rather quiet and very much a loner, we had a nice relationship. I came to know him at Jefferson when I was so "ga ga' over his older brother.

It has been a while since Mike has left us. I remember the day I heard about his passing. I felt sad that he was gone at such an early age. He was a sweet person. He never had anything bad to say about anyone. I am glad that he passed through my life.

Magda Wilson Houtz

Sharon Price Linak

We regret to let you all know that one of our sweetest classmates went to Heaven June 12, 2010. She will be missed also as a Little Colonel especially when we celebrate our LC Homecoming this October. Her husband was so kind to return the Little Colonel RSVP with a nice note and her obituary, as follows:

“Sharon Price Linak, age 64, of Westerville, Ohio, entered the presence of the Lord early Saturday morning, June 12th. After 5½ years of running the breast cancer race, she finally gained her prize, which is eternity with Jesus. She was full of unconditional love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a spiritual mentor to many, dedicated soccer mom, amazing cook, and always poured her life into people of all ages and circumstances.

She is survived by her beloved best friend of 43 years, Dick; her children Jen (Alex) Crawford, John (Kelly) Linak, Rich (Lindsay) Linak and Allie (Wes) Elifritz; her grandkids Conner, Cooper, Carson, and Chase Crawford, Zoe, Jackson, Addie, Kole, Reid, and Will Linak, her brother Dick (Ann) Price. She loved raising an ordinary family who serves an extraordinary God! The viewing and funeral [will be] held at Grace Fellowship Church of Westerville, 3475 Paris Blvd., Westerville, OH 43081. The viewing times [are] Wednesday, June 16th, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and Thursday, June 17th, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. with the funeral [proceeding] at 1 p.m., officiated by Pastor J. Murray Murdoch.

The internment [will take place] at Blendon Central Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the Sharon Linak Memorial at Grace Fellowship Church of Westerville.” (Arrangements were made by Moreland Funeral Home, Westerville, Ohio)

On a personal note (Jackie), Sharon and I did something together that I will never forget…we were pretty good friends, beginning at E. J. Brown School, and this is almost too embarrassing to admit.

Remember when we used to have playground monitors during the summer months and how they planned games, tournaments, other activities, and then a talent show at the end of the summer? Well, Sharon and I used to go to the playground, and at the end of our 8th grade summer, Bonnie, our playground monitor, talked Sharon and me into “performing” at the talent show.

So we went to work and “choreographed” a jazz dance routine to Cast Your Fate to the Wind. We actually danced it on a make-shift stage in front of all those peers and parents! I still can’t believe we had the nerve to do it, but it is a good memory (however embarrassing to think about today!) of a fun time with Sharon. She is now resting and being rewarded.

Sarah Queen
Paul Rush deceased 1999
Jerry Sampson
Martin Schlosser deceased 2006
Adele Schuman deceased 1977
Jean Smith
Jim Spires
Susan Stasio

Ron Stonerock

I have known Ron since the second grade. Growing up, he always said he was going to be a millionaire and I had no doubts that he would be.. As an adult he owned a dynamite blasting company and later moved on to a pizza business.

Unfortunately, Ronnie lost his battle with cancer in June 1994. Ron Stonerock was a great guy and friend of whom I have great memories.

John Nugent

Joe Tarzinski

This is my Eulogy for Joe Tarzinski 7/11/2011

Old Joe. From when we connected in our junior and senior high school years at Colonel White, we were close buds for many years. .

Hanging in our group were Joe, Marty Davis, Chris Murray, Robin Leen, Bob Millhoff, and me. From roaming around at the old Parkmoor on North Main St. to working on and then taking the ‘55 Chevy (burnt orange) to Pence’s Drag Strip up north, we will never forget the good times.

For awhile after we graduated, Joe, Bob (who also passed away a few years ago), and I shared an apartment on Hepburn Ave. In 1965 I had just started working the 2nd shift at GM; Bob and Joe worked days. Bob was the manager for three parking lots in downtown Dayton, and Joe was hired at Dayton Tire & Rubber. I came home at midnight to find a party going on. I was hunting for “a cold one” only to find the fridge missing from the kitchen. When I said “What the @#$%,” they said “look for it!” I followed a cord and found the refrigerator in the bedroom closet! Joe said he put it there so nobody would take his beer. What a pair!

Sadly, we all lost close contact after a few years. Most of us got married, had children, and lived the American scene. The last time I saw Joe was about 10 years ago, only a few months before his death. He had been working for Smedley Chevrolet in Vandalia. (His son also works for a Chevrolet dealer in town.)

So for Marty, Bob, Chris, Rob, and myself, “So long, Old Bud! You are truly missed but we will always have the memories!”

Larry Williamson
Class of 1964

Diane Olivia Tribe, who played in the CW Marching Band and Stage Orchestra during her years at Colonel White High School, passed away January 15, 2010. Her obituary from the Waco Tribe News, is below.

Diane Tribe, a longtime Waco resident, succumbed to her battle with cancer Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. Her partner, Betty Staton, hosted a celebration of her life and love of church and music 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the First United Methodist Church in West. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com. March 22, 1946 - January 15, 2011 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

Penny Wertz

Sherry Williams

Sherry Williams and I became friends in the fifth grade and remained friends, even after high school.  As the years passed, we saw less and less of each other but always felt like we were friends till the end. As you may recall, Sherry was very talented artistically and became an art teacher after she graduated from the University of Cincinnati.  She married Rick Bachelor and moved to St. Mary's Ohio, and had a daughter, Erin. She developed stomach cancer when she was quite young and her daughter was only three. Once again, I stayed in touch with Rick and Erin for several years but have lost touch now. Sherry was my best friend in both grade school at Jefferson Elementary and then at Colonel White. We had so  many great times together and I miss her still today.

-Lynda Hickerson Hoffman